New ZealandHunt on for a 3-4 bedroom home to use as Napier homeless shelter: 'This is an issue that is not going away''In less than 12 months, we have tragically lost two living on our streets.'03 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnd of a '60-hour weekend' for vets: New clinic set to transform after-hours care, prevent burnoutSome vets had worked 60-hour weekends, from Friday evening to Monday morning.03 Feb 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLiquidation: Alpine Drinks in Hawke's Bay unlikely to be able to pay $800,000 to creditorsThe amount owed has been cut by two-thirds, but hopes are drying up for creditors.03 Feb 12:42 AM
New Zealand94th anniversary of the Hawke's Bay earthquake: Death of Roy MacLennan, his wife injured but alive beside himRoy MacLennan and his wife were sitting in their car outside a shop when tragedy struck.02 Feb 10:38 PM
Cricket59/7 declared: Hawke’s Bay captain explains unusual first innings call after Hawke Cup loss'It was a huge risk and it hasn’t paid off.'02 Feb 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeen's two-year search for a first job: ‘We can’t get experience if they don’t let us have experience’'For those of us just starting out, it feels almost impossible.'02 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe two teen brothers who blitzed the NZ pinball championships'You don’t expect to get all the way to the final and play your brother.'01 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Laughter is so important': Dai Henwood on cancer and making people giggle rather than cry'It’s my funniest show, it’s my most heartfelt show, it’s got a bit of everything.'31 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nuts': Concerns over speed increasing to 100km/h on road beside disability centre'They haven’t thought this through whatsoever.'31 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand94 years after quake: The heroic nurses inside a makeshift tea kiosk hospitalBetween 1.30pm and 10pm, 60 operations were performed.31 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I just want to come home’: Woman, 83, distraught by transfer delays after major surgeryMarsha Cashmore waited for days without her family to be sent home to Hawke's Bay.31 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice find missing Napier teen siblingsIn a statement released on Friday, police said the brother and sister had been located.30 Jan 10:49 PM
New ZealandA place to call home: Cyclone-smashed school rebuilt in time for new year'I can’t wait to see the look in their eyes when they walk through the gate.'30 Jan 10:24 PM
New ZealandGoing up in the world - three-storey inner city housing ready in NapierThe lack of parking created some opposition - so what does it look like now it's done?30 Jan 09:42 PM
New ZealandA rare celestial spectacle: How to see the planets alignFor those eager to see it, Hawke’s Bay Holt Planetarium is hosting a Sunday observation.30 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandGovt invests $67m in Hawke's Bay Hospital upgradesThe radiology department will be upgraded, and a new cancer treatment machine added.30 Jan 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Not ideal’: Plan to address coastal flooding in Hawke’s Bay delayed over $34m costThe climate change and coastal erosion impact strategy has been years in the making.29 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 300 patients airlifted by Hawke’s Bay rescue helicopter in 2024The helicopter crew averaged over one mission a day in 2024.29 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandFive Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife leftThe group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest homes up for sale, after refreshOne of Napier's oldest homes is up for sale for the second time in three years.28 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandSpeed limits back up to 100km/h by JulyThe speed limits were lowered almost two years ago.28 Jan 10:51 PM
New ZealandNapier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tributeQueen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.28 Jan 09:47 PM
New ZealandOne region, four highways, 32 hours of closures: Police urge caution after tragic week'The speed limit is not a target, and we want people to drive to the conditions.'28 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi man's rebuild of the famous 'lost Bugatti' to be unveiled at Art Deco FestivalAll but three of the country's 15 vintage and classic Bugatti models will be in Napier.28 Jan 04:48 AM
BusinessMysterious collapse of water bottling company owing creditors $2.6mThe firm, established at Awatoto in 2018, closed last July and is in liquidation.28 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandBatter Christian Leopard soldiers on through injuryRed-ball cricket doesn't hold quite the appeal it once did for the 27-year-old.27 Jan 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Our happy place': The organisation with a waitlist of volunteers in a tough economyAs large Bay charities are hit by a tough economy, a small op-shop thrives.27 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZ-backed EV supercharging start-up fuels $17m investmentHawke's Bay business Kwetta has attracted Europe's interest. 27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLogging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'27 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandNapier’s freedom camping shake-up should include a site for homeless: Advocacy groupProposed changes to the camping rules have received a wave of feedback.27 Jan 02:04 AM
New Zealand‘Empowering and therapeutic’: Award-winning musical set for Hastings'Therapy: The Musical' will play in Hastings on March 5 and 6.26 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Not funny': Mystery sign bandit alters street names into crude wordsMore than 30 street signs have been hit, costing the council thousands in repairs.26 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandWave of yellowfin tuna in Hawke's Bay as $20k fishing competition nears'It is looking like a record number for a season ... it's a bit weird.'26 Jan 10:29 PM
New Zealand$17m refurbishment milestone for Hawke’s Bay Hospital outpatientsThe Puawānanga Outpatients facility's second refurbishment stage is complete.25 Jan 11:32 PM