New ZealandHistoric train and murder on the express to feature in Art Deco FestivalUp to 3500 people may be aboard for rides as steam train nostalgia returns in February. 21 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after boating incident off Napier coastPolice were contacted after two people failed to return from a crayfishing trip.21 Oct 06:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport roof to get $450k solar upgrade; solar farm next to runway still on radar'With energy prices high, it makes sense to make the most of our significant roof area.'21 Oct 02:33 AM
New ZealandOne injured, one arrested after Napier to Hastings escape attempt ends in crashThe crash happened near the intersection of Pakowhai Rd and Farndon Rd.21 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's massive long weekend: Six60 tickets almost gone, A&P show expects 15,000It's one of Hawke's Bay's biggest events weekends of the year, and the buzz has arrived.20 Oct 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Giving them the reins': The Napier cafe putting young teens in charge'You have to take these big risks to see what happens.'20 Oct 05:00 PM
Travel5 Best things to do in KerikeriThe Old Packhouse Market offers fresh produce, live music and night events.20 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandClose call: Snow Tane seeks recount after 21-vote Kaipara mayoral lossThe contender would be filing today at Whangārei District Court for a judicial recount.20 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandDIA says it can’t probe outgoing Kaipara mayor’s election complaintThe department says only police or courts can act on alleged election offences.20 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandBusiness awards finalists announcedThe Hawke’s Bay Business Awards date back almost 30 years. 20 Oct 01:54 AM
New Zealand'Stinking hot': Strong wind warning issued, 30C predicted in Hawke’s BayPotentially damaging northwesterly gales are set to turn the region into a spring furnace.20 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandDeputy mayors chosen, last Hawke's Bay councillor wins by 8 votesElected mayors have chosen their deputies to serve alongside them.19 Oct 10:17 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay athletes take home 12-medal haul at inclusive world champs in ItalyThe Hawke’s Bay trio claimed 10 golds among 12 medals in Italy.19 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: A trifecta in the Cup - Three Hawke's Bay sisters in Black Sticks Junior World Cup teamEmma, Hannah and Greer Findlay play together in Hawke's Bay, now they're going global.18 Oct 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion‘They weren’t happy at all’: Why backlash to a $695 bottle of wine is ridiculousOPINION: Affronted phone calls and texts were flying around all over Bay's wine community.17 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘The work now begins’: Couper takes Whangārei’s top job after election winVince Cocurullo exits after 12 years on council and one term as mayor.17 Oct 07:34 AM
New Zealand‘Really pleased’: Larsen takes Kaipara mayoralty after razor-thin resultFinal count gave Jonathan Larsen a 21-vote lead over closest rival Snow Tane.17 Oct 07:10 AM
New Zealand‘It’s a shame it’s come to this’: Firefighters down tools for an hour in Hawke's BayNo emergency call-outs were recorded in Hawke's Bay during the strike.17 Oct 02:28 AM
New ZealandFinal results show big increase in voter turnout in Hawke's Bay, council makeups confirmedVoter turnout rose significantly during the 2025 local elections in Hawke’s Bay.17 Oct 01:57 AM
PoliticsTight margins and upsets mark final local election resultsHelen Lash retained Westland’s mayoralty by just eight votes in the final count.17 Oct 01:37 AM
New ZealandFun fact – the world record holder for foot archery contortionism is a mumShannen Michaela holds the Guinness World Record. She's also a mum to a toddler.16 Oct 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo friends separated by less than 30 votes, as four Bay council seats go to the wireWith just special votes to be added, four council seats in Hawke's Bay are cliffhangers.15 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandParole Board apologises after early release of killer driverTruckie Sarah Schmidt will not be recalled to serve the two weeks in prison.15 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandEgg arrives at Napier kiwi creche just as it's hatchingJoker will stay until reaching 1kg, then return to Kaweka Forest in about three months.15 Oct 02:45 AM
New ZealandMagpies quarter-final star out of semi with injury, lock linchpin ready for 50th gameThe Magpies take on Canterbury in Christchurch for a shot at the NPC final.15 Oct 02:20 AM
New Zealand‘I’m not there to be an ornament’: New HBRC councillor wants chair role'They are the ones who should be hanging their heads,' she said of re-elected councillors.15 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandMob leader ‘felt trapped’ before death, coroner findsBenson sought help for addiction and mental health issues before his death.14 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandWatch: Hooded teen who stormed field, punched schoolboy rugby player, referred to Youth ServicesThe attack was caught on video and went viral on social media. 14 Oct 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Important talking point': Why a dirt mound led to council investigationA handful of neighbours on Beach Rd have built up a mound, or crest, for over a decade.13 Oct 05:22 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The NPC is still New Zealand's best sporting competitionOPINION: Somehow, impossibly, against the tide, our NPC is still delivering.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly flooding worsened by probable blockage at river mouth during Cyclone GabrielleWater flows exceeded flood of 1938, and doubled that of 2018.13 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandCrash blocks SH2 north of Napier, drivers urged to avoid areaTraffic is being diverted while the northbound lane remains closed.13 Oct 02:37 AM
PoliticsHow tiny margins flipped councils – and ended big-city dynastiesJonathan Larsen looks set to edge Snow Tane by just five votes in Kaipara.13 Oct 01:48 AM
New ZealandUpdated Rotorua election results: Margins widen in close ward racesVoter turnout reached 42.13%, with 21,102 votes counted so far.13 Oct 12:15 AM
