New ZealandSizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Now they have the gall to start burning it': Residents slam Puketapu dumpersEight fires in November were deliberately lit across Hawke's Bay.06 Dec 10:21 PM
Travel newsBucket-list journeys: Small-group Tuscany, epic Ghan rail and island retreatsHow to holiday in style in 2026 without blowing the budget.06 Dec 05:03 PM
New ZealandStudents turn garages into 'cookie factories' to boost Christmas Cheer AppealLast year, over 400 buckets were donated to Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer Appeal. 06 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay pop artist Liberty on heartbreak and making a living from music'I absolutely love Hawke’s Bay because everyone is so keen to help.'05 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom farm lanes to fast lanes: Rotorua bowlers ready to shine in ChristchurchRotorua is sending 39 athletes in a 56-strong delegation to Christchurch.05 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Lose 5000 people coming into town’: Food waste fears as huge cruise ship skips city due to swellsShops and eateries in Napier city have missed out on a big day of trading.05 Dec 12:09 AM
New Zealand'It’s going to be roasting': Hawke’s Bay braces for five days above 30CIt will be hot enough to cook an egg on a car bonnet, says a forecaster.04 Dec 11:12 PM
New Zealand'Honouring who they were': Posthumous exhibition for two Napier artists killed in crash'Like sunflowers, they always turned toward the light. This is our way of doing the same.'04 Dec 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBack in business - the Pro is now the Clive Square PubProvincial Hotel history in Napier dates back 150 years. Now it's the Clive Square Pub.04 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We just built slowly': Napier athlete off to national Special Olympics after massive liftsWhen Daniel Siaosi steps on the platform, it'll be a culmination of a decade of resolve.04 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandParades, concerts, markets: A guide to Hawke's Bay's big Christmas weekendParades, markets, carols and concerts to celebrate Christmas in Hawke's Bay. 03 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandA place in Napier for young people to hang out, that's been made by young peopleNapier’s youth will help shape a new hub in the heart of the city. 02 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand-first drone surfing in Hawke's BayJack Jensen drone surfing on the Ngaruroro River in Hawke's Bay. Video \ Jack RiddellWatch02 Dec 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I felt so alone': The organisation working to help women succeed in the building industryCasey Aranui was told she would be 'too distracting', that there weren’t toilets for her.02 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier's $6m revamp of its main shopping street starts in JanuaryAll sections of Emerson St will be excavated during the four phases of redevelopment.01 Dec 05:12 PM
New ZealandRemedial work lined up for stricken Ahuriri wharfThe council closed part of Nelson Quay wharf, carpark and the boat ramp five weeks ago.30 Nov 11:27 PM
New ZealandOrca pod safely leave Napier’s Pandora Pond after estuary stranding scareProject Jonah urges public caution after rare stranding scare in Napier. Video / Herald NowWatch30 Nov 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier massage studio closes owing almost $200,000 in taxesThe massage studio was a mainstay in the heart of Napier and had good reviews.30 Nov 05:01 PM
New ZealandOrca pod freed from Napier estuary after stranding fearsPeople were warned not to swim with the orca or come closer than 50m. 29 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandOrca pod trapped in Napier pond as locals urged to stay clear of waterVisitors to Pandora Pond were urged to avoid the water until the orcas could exit the area.Watch29 Nov 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Madness': Newly built Govt apartment block has sat empty for five monthsJunk mail sits in all 30 letterboxes but there are no residents to collect it.29 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack Caps'Players didn't want me around': Jesse Ryder's advice to his younger self'I was always the first to say when I'd stuffed up.' 29 Nov 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentUB40's Ali Campbell on Māori culture: 'It's a shame your boss is trying to rewrite history'The singer says his love for Aotearoa began with an anti-apartheid protest.29 Nov 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNailing an apprenticeship through neurodiversity: 'Working with my hands helps me remember things''It’s not about fixing yourself – it’s about finding what works for you.'29 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurf lifesavers return to Hawke’s Bay beaches, and new rescue buoys help tooFour Hawke’s Bay clubs start weekend patrols from today, and volunteers are wanted.28 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘We need to talk about the rise in code browns’: Pool educates public after 20 closuresEach incident means a pool shutdown, heavy cleaning costs and disappointed swimmers.28 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Behaviour has crossed the line’: Home security allowance for councillorsSome councillors will be able to access allowances of up to $5500 to improve security.28 Nov 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSunair back flying, not happy at being grounded for almost 5 monthsAirline says it was a 'dreadful' experience, but CAA says safety is crucial.28 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Outdated and dangerous': Govt wants to move e-scooters into cycle lanes as injury costs soarTukituki MP Catherine Wedd says new e-scooter rules could take effect by mid-2026.27 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVolunteers treat 500 patients on three-week Tanzania mission: ‘We have no idea how lucky we are’ Dr Peter Culham joined a Hawke’s Bay team treating 500 patients in Tanzania.27 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Make your own’: Family opens pounamu carving studio in centre of NapierA Napier family has opened a pounamu shop where people can carve their own.27 Nov 04:55 PM
New ZealandHastings hits hottest November temperature in 60 years as Hawke's Bay sweltersIt's the second month in a row that Hastings has hit a long-standing temperature record.27 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandCowboy culture rides high as Hawke’s Bay hosts action-packed rodeoRodeo club is ready for an expected 7000 people to descend on Hastings showgrounds.26 Nov 11:46 PM
