New ZealandWhoops: Fresh paint job for Napier city centre ahead of cruise visitorsThe fresh paint job in the city centre resulted from an accidental leak.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew police base to rise in Taradale after old station’s removalThe old Taradale police station has been removed and will be made available for sale.03 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-oldThe young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Sooner the better’: Destroyed bridge between Napier and Hastings to be rebuiltA decision to rebuild Brookfields Bridge has been hailed as 'awesome' for the community.03 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandInside Mayor School: Where new leaders learn how to run a councilFour new Hawke’s Bay mayors could head to ‘Mayor School’ after election.02 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandSports entertainment venue to open on high-profile Napier siteGolf simulators and electronic dartboards feature in new Napier entertainment venue.02 Oct 09:42 PM
New Zealand'You could feel the heat': Neighbours saw flames blow out windowsNeighbours tried to warn anyone inside as flames tore through the house.02 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandPeter Urlich to bring house beats and disco spirit to Nuit BlancheAt nearly 70, Urlich says music still makes people ‘forget themselves’.02 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandA Hawke's Bay haiku makes the grade in the USVeteran wordsmith Mike Johansson is acclaimed for one of his shortest creative efforts.02 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport posts record profit despite drop in passengersAirport chief Nick Flack describes the past year's financial performance as pleasing.02 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Dargaville racecourse sold after century of racing historyThe 46.7ha property sold for under $1.7m, despite a $5.45m valuation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay poised for unsettled weekend weatherNapier and Hastings are forecast to reach 22C on Saturday before cooling on Sunday.02 Oct 03:19 AM
New ZealandRoss Shield success: Wairoa praised for the way it hosted tournamentThe game was rugby, but the Ross Shield tournament meant much to Wairoa.01 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay firefighters battling blazes and broken trucks'We had staff, but no trucks for them to jump on.'01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMagpies putting it all on the line in Manawatū NPC clashThe second-most experienced forward returns from injury for the big match.01 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandRaging flames, exploding windows: Neighbours fight fatal fire with garden hoses'I started banging my fence, yelling ‘fire fire fire’'.30 Sep 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Honest, decent' 20-year-old who drove drunk and killed woman to stay in prisonTupaea Mika had a previous conviction for drink-driving while still a teenager. 29 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandEscaped bull rams Napier home with mum and kids inside, inspires children’s bookA freaky ordeal involving a bull smashing into a Puketapu home has inspired a kids' book.29 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandHolding hands: Fathers and sons captured in tender portrait projectA Hawke's Bay photographer is exploring father-son relationships. 28 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandHastings West claim Ross Shield for first time in six yearsNapier had won for 3 years in a row. Hastings West won all 5 games this year.28 Sep 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ Jet: Husband-and-wife team get fast new GulfstreamJet-set couple say buying new aircraft was a big decision - but they're happy they did it.27 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnother solar farm approved for Hawke’s Bay with over 200,000 panelsThe region currently has no commercial-sized solar farms. That is set to change rapidly.27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStorms threaten All Blacks match, wind warning for harbour bridgeMetService says Auckland could be hit with 75-85km/h gusts during the afternoon.26 Sep 07:07 PM
New ZealandHastings records lowest voter turnout in Hawke’s Bay local elections so farWairoa leads the way on 23.7%, tripling Hastings' early response rate.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMissing Hawke's Bay woman foundPolice updated the public on social media this morning. 25 Sep 07:55 PM
New ZealandRugby World Cup: Khaleece, mum and a teddy on the dream trip A Napier girl's trip to London is under way – her first trip on an aircraft.24 Sep 05:12 AM
New ZealandNapier motel fire: Guests moved to neighbouring accommodation after blaze'I'm glad no-one was hurt, that is the main thing.'24 Sep 01:49 AM
New ZealandHopes Government boost to tourism and major events could attract big acts to Hawke's BayGarry Craft said the $70 million boost for tourism will benefit tourism in Hawke's Bay.24 Sep 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Nowhere to go': Homeless lament Outreach closure as Kāinga Ora readies to sell siteOutreach closed last month – now Kāinga Ora says the site is for sale.24 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandNapier motel fireFirefighters respond to Napier motel blaze. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandA crisis: New props for crucial Magpies gameTwo new props are in the 23 for Thursday night's game at McLean Park.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhat the candidates say will decide Wairoa’s future after years of stormsFour candidates are vying for the mayoralty as Wairoa heads to the polls.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle motel fire on Napier’s Marine ParadeMany of the motel occupants evacuated onto the street during the blaze.23 Sep 09:58 AM
New ZealandRoss Shield: Defending champions Napier held to first-day drawFive days of rugby to decide Hawke's Bay's representative primary schools champions.23 Sep 05:04 AM
