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
New Zealand'There could be a death': Neighbour claims basketballs could kill babyNapier hoop saga explodes as neighbour compares basketball playing teens to "monkeys".01 Oct 10:44 PM
New ZealandTattooed diner refused entry to RSA after decade of visitsThe family dined at the club's restaurant at least 3-4 times a week for many years prior.01 Oct 07:40 PM
New ZealandNew pool consulted on properly, says Napier City CouncilNapier City Council says it consulted properly over a new Aquatic Centre.01 Oct 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Robbed of their dad': Murder victim a father-of-threeThe body of a man found in Bunnythorpe, near Palmerston North, has been identified.30 Sep 09:07 PM
New Zealand36 flights delayed, three turned back, in air traffic radar chaosA passenger on an Air NZ plane says he was told all flights had been grounded.30 Sep 12:42 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Crowded field for HBDHB electionThe Hawke's Bay District Health Board election has a record field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch29 Sep 11:54 PM
SportTaradale premier men help reignite cricket in TaupōTaupō tournament provides ideal preamble to annual premier men's Twenty20 comp in Napier.29 Sep 07:26 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelComment | Jetstar: So long, and thanks for all the cheap flightsWinston Aldworth says Jetstar's withdrawal from the regions will hit travellers' wallets25 Sep 01:29 AM
New ZealandC-section complication horror: 'I don't know if I'm going to live'"I started fearing that my wife would not be coming back," traumatised husband tells.21 Sep 12:38 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Make Napier great again, says mayoral candidateHe says Napier needn't worry about rising sea levels. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Sep 02:22 AM
VideoLocal Focus: 'Make Napier great again' says mayoral candidateSteve Gibson is running for Napier mayor 'to make Napier great again".Watch20 Sep 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier mayoral candidates duel over Māori wards, future of MeeaneeTwo candidates, Chris Tremain and Steve Gibson, openly against Māori wards.19 Sep 05:14 AM