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
New ZealandClaim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problemsA departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.18 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandHistoric Hastings church hall columns up for grabsThe columns were salvaged from the demolished Wesley Methodist Hall.17 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandRihanna? Guns N’ Roses? Katy Perry? Eminem? Concert venue's public poll to help it find next big act'It will help us target our efforts in terms of bringing artists to Hawke’s Bay.'17 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay singer's debut single on Six60’s labelHawke’s Bay artist Makayla wants to define what it means to be a Māori popstar.17 Feb 09:15 PM
New ZealandEskdale Park, gifted a century ago, is reborn after 100,000 cubic metres of silt removedThe seeds of a new future for Eskdale and its flood-ravaged valley are emerging.17 Feb 05:00 PM
