New ZealandWeather: Nice weekend, nasty weekSpring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.18 Oct 09:06 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay orchard worker electrocuted by overhead power lineInvestigation includes how the worker came into contact with line known as "Awatoto tie".17 Oct 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHospitality explosion: The new bars and restaurants coming to NapierNapier's CBD poised to welcome several new hospitality venues and retail businesses17 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after work site incident in NapierPower company had received reports of a person receiving an electric shock.17 Oct 08:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Welcome to the Mayoralty': Wastewater sigh of relief for Kirsten WiseNew Napier chains-holder pledges that city's water issues is the "No 1 priority" for her.17 Oct 05:31 AM
BusinessNapier Port cattle export ship leaves for ChinaMPI approved the export of about 3300 cattle to China on Ganado Express.17 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay elections: Final results confirmed as Jacoby Poulain ousted in tight raceThe final election results for councils around the region are now in.16 Oct 11:33 PM
VideoLocal Focus: The big Napier sewage leakNapier citizens asked to not wash or flush. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch16 Oct 07:27 PM
New ZealandNapier's toilet flushing woes: Councillor calls for change as estuary threatened again by downpour"We just can't go on like this. This is deja vu."16 Oct 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFor one council, voting isn't over yetFor one council at least, the voting isn't over yet.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa mayor Craig Little returns with 1000-plus majorityWairoa's mayor Craig Little has been re-elected for a third term12 Oct 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'I'm so joyous, I know I worked extremely hard': Hinewai Ormsby breaks into male dominated regional councilHawke's Bay Regional Council will have at least one Māori councillor.12 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandTararua's mayor 'absolutely thrilled' to be back with big majorityTararua's mayor is back12 Oct 02:52 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay District Council election results: Who's in and who's outElection results for the Central Hawke's Bay District Council have been released.12 Oct 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationSpirit of Napier Lions Club young achievers: The 10 students who wonTen inspired students receive Spirit of Napier Lions Young Achievers awards.11 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand80 beehive boxes stolen: Search for thief in NapierPolice are combing the area to find a person who stole 82 beehive boxes.11 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandHinewai Ormsby elected: Belford, Bailey and Wilson lose their HBRC seats, according to early resultsProgress results show three Hawke's Bay Regional councillors lost their seats11 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandNapier's new mayor: Surreal but 'I am absolutely thrilled'Kirsten Wise has won the Napier mayoralty, beating her nearest rival by 8000 votes.11 Oct 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWise romps home in Napier, four mayors are back, shock result in Flaxmere and three regional councillors dumpedA wrap up of the winners and losers in local body elections in Hawke's Bay11 Oct 01:11 AM
New ZealandPenguin of the year: Finalists for the (second) biggest election in Napier announcedAfter more than 7000 votes, three penguins will battle it out for prestigious title.10 Oct 08:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Why the poor voter turnoutWhy is voter turnout so low for local body elections? Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch10 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Why the poor voter turnout?Why is voter turnout so low for local body elections? Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Oct 04:53 AM
New ZealandCyclist, 80, killed in Napier crash fondly remembered for her 'aroha and laughter'It was the 13th fatal crash to occur on Hawke's Bay roads this year.10 Oct 01:16 AM
New ZealandPolice 'appalled' to find meth hidden under girl, 2, in vehicle searchCut-down rifle with ammo, 100 tabs of LSD, $2500 cash also found.09 Oct 09:58 PM
EntertainmentAs good as it gets: The Feelers to play free concert in NapierThe group will perform all their greatest hits spanning the past 20 years.09 Oct 08:44 PM
KahuMat Mullany: National history curriculum a positive planIt is with a sense of cautious optimism that our national history can be told.09 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate fuming over election 'typos'A Napier mayoral candidate says his campaign has been seriously compromised by typos.08 Oct 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Candidates fire off views ahead of election dayWater and activists dominate councillors' opinions07 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyHapi as! Girl makes history by being picked for Ross Shield teamHapi has yet to decide which secondary school she will attend next year.06 Oct 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst cruise ship arrives as Hawke's Bay starts biggest season to dateThis season is set to be a major boost for the local economy with a total of $32 million.05 Oct 11:19 PM
New ZealandHoli-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak weekIt's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.05 Oct 07:01 AM
New ZealandAwatoto neighbour calls for speed cut after crashA hatchback and van appear to have collided, tipping the van on its side.03 Oct 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSeismic shift: Hastings property prices overtake NapierThe balance of power in the Hawke's Bay property market has officially shifted.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandVoters warned don't rely on snail mailVoting numbers are down on previous years.03 Oct 01:22 AM
