New ZealandTauranga family swaps city life for off-grid summerThe Fairbairns flew by helicopter into private land in the Ahimanawa Range.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexual abuse of girlsEarly victim, now an adult, apologises to girls who were abused after her.13 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandMissing package worth $25,000 returned to Napier rowing-boat buildersNapier rowing-boat builder SL Racing is relieved to have found the package.12 Mar 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe former All Black aiming to take down the Hurricanes in Napier homecomingGeorge Bridge went to high school in Hawke's Bay. He's excited to play in front of family.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Feilding to Whanganui: Where $2m homes are starting to appearAnalyst Nick Goodall says these top-end homes act as their own market.12 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFree e-bike lock-and-charge hubs roll out on Hawke’s Bay trailsLocky Dock initiative costs ratepayers nothing and gives e-bikers a worry-free ride.12 Mar 01:34 AM
New Zealand'A lot of long nights': Hawke's Bay students prepare for shot at global robotics stardomWe stand on the precipice of a robot-reliant future. These are the kids who'll build them.12 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHometown hero excited to hear Napier crowd's Super roarWith Dave Rennie now in charge of the ABs, Devan Flanders knows there’s an opportunity.11 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnnette Brosnan: Napier council leadership breakdown extraordinary, deeply concerningOPINION: These are far from normal political theatrics, or the mayor 'just doing his job'.11 Mar 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Won’t be making myself available': Stood-down deputy mayor doesn’t want job backThe role's up for grabs for the third time since Napier Mayor Richard McGrath was elected.11 Mar 03:17 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Magpies and Hurricanes star signs for Italian clubMagpies star Isaia Walker-Leawere will head to Italy and miss the 2026 NPC season.10 Mar 09:55 PM
New ZealandThe 77-year-old woman with a clever tsunami escape plan – jump on her electric trike'We're going to be dealing with chaos. I don’t want to get sidetracked by the panic.'10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier mayor to let his councillors decide city’s third deputy mayor in a monthRichard McGrath appears to have offered an olive branch to councillors.10 Mar 03:34 AM
New ZealandSmall town welcomes second supermarket - an independent - to compete with FoodstuffsBaskete will revamp the old New World site and open in late June or July.10 Mar 02:26 AM
New ZealandMercia's plea: Why Hawke's Bay should continue to donate to Red CrossMercia Paaymans' family lost 20 vehicles: 'They were the only entity who came and helped'.09 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRocket Lab satellites draw questions amid US-Iran conflictRocket Lab says it does not control how satellites launched from Māhia are used.08 Mar 11:18 PM
New ZealandRiding a homemade scooter from Napier to WellingtonThe convoy of 335 scooters buzzed down State Highway 2 for the 325km journey.08 Mar 10:29 PM
New ZealandSH5 reopens: One dead after car and trailer rolls on Napier-Taupō roadEmergency crews were called to the crash on SH5 about 2.10am.08 Mar 06:20 PM
Cricket'Pretty nuts': Kiwi cricketer makes history with five wickets in five ballsBrett Randell is the first cricketer to take five in five in a first-class match.08 Mar 06:22 AM
New Zealand'Connection and belonging': Napier backs new multicultural strategyAbout one in five Napier residents were born overseas.07 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFestivals and visitors credited for spending rises in central Napier and HastingsOne business owner says there has been a 'noticeable return of international visitors'.07 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom a midwife's laundry room rose an organisation helping 8000 Hawke’s Bay familiesIn five years, Pregnancy Help has given out over 600,000 baby items to local families.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCould dredged sand finally stop a Napier beach washing away?It has cost councils $5.5m to maintain a pea-metal bund over 39 years of repairs.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Hawke’s Bay golf day helps turn landfill waste into lifelines Players will chip balls into sets of drawers before they are recycled for a local family.06 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrape expectations: Hawke’s Bay winemakers plot their comebackWine consumption is falling worldwide. How will a great wine capital turn it around?06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandElectric air ambulance coming to Napier lands to show off what it can doAfter a quick demo in Napier, the e-plane is coming back permanently in 2028.05 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandFine Hawke’s Bay weekend ahead as scooter riders hit the highway to WellingtonMetService expects sun and mid-20s highs across Hawke's Bay all weekend.05 Mar 12:15 AM
New ZealandNew animal rules: Tougher dog limits and new chook licence but cats untouchedDog owners face new leash requirements for pets and no-go areas in Tauranga.04 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandReward offered: Napier rowing-boat builder appeals for return of stolen $25,000 package'If they drop them off somewhere and let us know, no questions asked.'04 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandKatie Nimon to seek second term as Napier MP Nimon, who became a mother in her first term, says parenthood has sharpened her focus.03 Mar 10:59 PM
New ZealandPush for Hawke's Bay cat curfew: ‘You’re either on the side of the birds or the predators’Cameras caught domestic cats destroying more than a dozen endangered bird nests in Napier.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier council proposes 8.8% average rates rise for the year'These are the hard decisions we must make to keep our city functioning.'03 Mar 03:29 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council announces restructure to reduce costsIt was not immediately clear how many jobs are impacted.03 Mar 02:49 AM
New ZealandTaradale’s new police base goes up almost overnightThe new building to house 50 police staff was put together on site in about 24 hours.03 Mar 02:43 AM
