New ZealandXmas weather: What are we in store for?What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.24 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandChristmas day forecast to be mainly fineWet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.22 Dec 05:35 PM
WorldAustralian way of life 'under threat'Australia has been battling the invasive South American fire ants for 15 years, but have so far failed to stop the vicious and aggressive insects.21 Dec 05:48 PM
New ZealandCan I sit outside for Christmas lunch?What will the weather be doing on Sunday for Christmas?20 Dec 07:36 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandBrief time ashore for undersized pauaAlmost 600 undersized paua have been returned to the sea near Napier after several large-scale paua busts in one day. Ministry for 20 Dec 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Lie detector' fishing contest on againA popular fishing competition which earlier this year led to a winner being asked to take a lie-detector test has rewritten the rules 19 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandToilet changes unlikely despite deathChanges to school toilets unlikely, despite death of 9-year-old boy.19 Dec 05:57 PM
New ZealandNapier Port chemical leak under controlA chemical leak which closed part of Napier Port earlier today has now been contained.17 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandChemical spill at Napier PortAn area of Napier Port has been cordoned off while firefighters deal with a chemical spill.16 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandMan's hands cut trying to fend off robbersA group of three men armed with knives stormed a store in Napier.15 Dec 04:57 AM
New ZealandChoppy seas catch out fun-seekersA man and two female friends were lucky to all return to shore relatively unscathed after getting into trouble in choppy seas about a kilometre off Napier port.11 Dec 07:16 PM
New ZealandCouple left homeless and jobless after fireKarl Henderson found himself locked outside his burning shop when he realised his dog Stella was stuck inside. Wife Tracy had woken 11 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessWatch NZH Local Focus: Crowdfunding call for Hawke's Bay bat boutiqueLaver and Wood have launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe with goals to expand the business and step up their social media for both local and overseas customers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Dec 06:29 AM
CrimeWatch NZH Local Focus: Kids forced inside after shade sail stolenThe kids at Onekawa Plunket are the latest victim, as the rate of crime grows across the Eastern Policing District. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandDogs boss questions arrest optionsThe use of dogs to get a wanted man out of his car has been questioned by the police national dog section in the trial of four police 05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandShoplifting 'season' approachingA recent "stairdancing" incident in Napier has led police to issue a warning to business and shop employees to keep their belongings 04 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandProposals to reduce dog harmFurther proposals to reduce the risk and harm of dog attacks has been given a tentative thumbs up from local animal welfare advocates 04 Dec 06:00 PM
CrimeKeys, car stolen as woman sleepsPolice were late yesterday still looking for a car stolen after a burglar person took its keys while breaking into in the burglary 04 Dec 04:47 PM
New Zealand19yo slashed across face in barA woman is left "feeling ugly" after being hit in the face with a wine glass at a bar.04 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandSummer is here: 29C expected this weekSummer will be well and truly here this week with temperatures expected to soar to 29C in some parts.04 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentU, Me, Peace festival returnsA free cultural and music festival which was held in Napier every December for 13 years is being revived next weekend after a break 04 Dec 07:16 AM
BusinessBay councils' staff costs rise $3.5mBay councils' staff costs rose almost $3.5 million last year. Hastings District, Napier City, Hawke's Bay Regional and Central Hawke's 04 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandSerious pub assault: Woman arrestedA woman has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a teenager at the Thirsty Whale pub in Napier this morning.04 Dec 03:26 AM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Taonga pūoro heard again in NapierThe beauty and mystique of Māori musical instruments were almost lost to the world. But Napier man Layton Robertson is playing his part to help revive them. Made with funding from NZ On Air.02 Dec 01:51 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Taonga pūoro heard again in NapierThe beauty and mystique of Māori musical instruments were almost lost to the world. But Napier man Layton Robertson is playing his part to help revive them. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch02 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandMan trying for weapon during arrest?A man wanted for an attack on his elderly father appeared to be possibly trying to grab a weapon as police launched an arrest in which 01 Dec 01:13 AM
BusinessNapier Port profit dips, eyes future growthRising volumes have not brought rising profit for Napier Port, which has again announced a reduced annual profit.28 Nov 05:27 PM
New ZealandWaters muddy further on contamination issuesHastings district mayor Lawrence Yule says people's efforts to conserve water since restrictions were put in place last week is making 28 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandTruck and car collide on State Highway 5A car has collided with a truck on State Highway 5. Emergency services were called to the scene "just north of the Te Haroto summit" 25 Nov 06:33 AM
CrimeWatch NZH Local Focus: I could've killed her"It's Not Ok" spokesperson Vic Tamati talks to Hawke's Bay Regional Prison inmates about living a violence-free life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Nov 05:40 PM
New ZealandSay goodbye to sky-high temperaturesIt may be time to put away the togs - scorching temperatures on Wednesday aren't likely to be repeated today, the MetService says. While 23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat a scorcher! Temperatures hit 34CTemperatures in some parts of the country have climbed over 30 degrees before midday.23 Nov 12:51 AM
Freight and logisticsNapier Port big winner from quakeFreight destined for Wellington's CentrePort was quickly diverted to Napier Port after the Kaikoura earthquake.21 Nov 08:45 PM
