New Zealand'Ballsy' move paying off as interest in NZ's first meatball festival just keeps rolling'Hastings has always had a reputation for being a bit ballsy. That’s how we roll.'26 Feb 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge impact': The farmer surrounded by pines on every side'The pine trees are taking over - there is not much farmland left.'26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow smart water meters uncovered unseen leaks in HastingsThe meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.26 Feb 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaming the traffic snake: Waipukurau woman aims to revolutionise local carpoolingMore than 60% of residents get income from outside the district, and the traffic shows.25 Feb 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCharity’s plan to build its first retiree housing in Hawke’s BayThe plans come amid a council sell-off of units and will provide more housing for retirees25 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'25 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridgeA drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.24 Feb 09:21 PM
New Zealand‘Carnival atmosphere’: Napier’s bumper crowds smash expectations for Hurricanes, World Tri Cup'We initially had a target of about 8000, and we well and truly went past that.'24 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandRescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open dayThe event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.24 Feb 12:05 AM
New ZealandVehicle swerves to avoid police spikes, crashes into car parked beside school sports fieldsThe crash ended a man's escape after he demanded cash from a nearby store, police say.23 Feb 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDebt hits $4.2m: Liquidator reveals further debts owed by car and boat dealerA potential sale of the business, to help pay off debts, did not eventuate.23 Feb 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialShops urged to extend hours to prevent ‘ghost towns’OPINION: One business leader says businesses need to embrace late-night opening hours.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Borrowed time’: Peter Beckett’s final days in Central AmericaFormer Napier councillor sick for 'some time' – mercy dash details revealed.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hidden and quiet’: The libraries raising eyebrows for their internet search historiesHastings District libraries reveals the top 10 sites searched-for and blocked.22 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyHurricanes avoid history-making upset, fight back for victory over Fijian DruaClark Laidlaw’s men can breathe a sigh of relief in Napier.22 Feb 05:33 AM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandDoubts remain over Napier Health Centre overnight serviceCity residents await news on what plans there are for urgent overnight healthcare.22 Feb 12:04 AM
New Zealand‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.21 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandSeriously hurt Hawke’s Bay woman may owe her life to quick-acting copA woman who drove off a steep bank may not have been found in time if not for an officer.21 Feb 09:52 PM
New ZealandNapier library faces two-year closure amid council cost-saving planThe library closure aims to keep Napier's rates increase below 7.9%.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand$3.8m project aims to ease housing struggle for young disabled in NapierRowan Apartments will offer two fully accessible two-bedroom units.21 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandSuper Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua descend ahead of Hurricanes clash in NapierStrong Bay connections for two Fijian Drua coaches in Saturday's big game.21 Feb 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighterThe warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.20 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Ghost town’ after 5pm: Call for Napier, Hastings shops and attractions to stay open later'We are a tourist destination, but we don’t act like it because we are not open.'20 Feb 05:07 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Tourism secures its $1m lifelineNapier City Council is backing $450k in funding for Hawke’s Bay Tourism's lifeline.20 Feb 02:14 AM
New ZealandFirefighters among five taken to hospital after collapse while erecting portable homeThose injured had been erecting a structure on private land next door to the fire station.19 Feb 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Don’t steal my fish': Orca battle fishermen who hooked massive competition tuna'Some orca have clearly learned that fishing lines can equate to an easy meal.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCleared of killing his wife, ‘outcast’ Peter Beckett dies in Central AmericaMan who knew Peter Beckett in Central America says he was a "bit of an outcast".19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian helping child in backseat hit by car in HastingsPhotos from the scene showed a badly bent back-right passenger door of a car.19 Feb 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They’ll soon get the message': Time for crackdown on pitch invaders, ex rugby boss saysSports watchers are fed up with the antics of pitch invaders, ex rugby union boss says.19 Feb 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loomIt's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.19 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandSwim, bike, and outlast the ‘territorial dogs’: Samoan athletes starting a triathlon cultureLocals have opened their arms to welcome a group of Samoan triathletes to Napier.18 Feb 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.18 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandReturn of the Tri - athletes from 15 countries race their way to NapierThe World Cup event on Sunday is part of the second Napier Triathlon Festival.18 Feb 12:30 AM
