New ZealandMusic to the ears as Anthem of the Seas has its day in NapierAlmost 5000 cruise line passengers were in Napier on Friday04 Jan 01:57 AM
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.04 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy hail in Auckland, torrential rain, lightning on way for upper North IslandA swathe of weather watches and warnings cover the top half of the North Island.03 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms threaten torrential rain, hailMetService warns the storms could trigger flash flooding and make driving hazardous.02 Jan 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Napier’s orca a pod of big ‘fish’ in a small pondOPINION: Since 1840 more than 5000 whales and dolphins have stranded.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remainHeavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.02 Jan 05:11 AM
New ZealandMerchant urges IRD crackdown as firewood sales soar on Facebook'I counted 60 in Napier, Hastings and Central Hawke’s Bay on Marketplace in one day.'01 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFireworks still the boom attraction on New Year’s Eve800 driver breath tests were done at a Hawke's Bay checkpoint and no-one failed.01 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandThe final straw – seagull nest leads to flood at Napier pharmacyThe pharmacy had no idea about the homemaking seagull as 58mm of rain fell in the CBD.31 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst road death victim of Christmas holiday period namedCarl Duncan was fatally struck on McGrath St, Napier, near the junction with Wellesley Rd.31 Dec 01:34 AM
BusinessArise Sir Rod: Xero founder knighted after $21.78b tech successXero founder is now investing in start-ups and pushing power reform.30 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Hawke's Bay council's debt has nearly tripled in a year to $110mOne Hawke's Bay council's debt has risen quickly, while two others have bucked the trend.30 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Teacher and sports coach recognised with KSMDel Whyte retired from teaching four years ago, but still yearns for school cricket wins.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSir Rod Drury heads Hawke’s Bay list in New Year HonoursA knighthood, ONZMs and KSMs - nine from Hawke's Bay are on the list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car goes over bank on SH2 north of NapierTwo other crashes on Hawke's Bay roads today caused lane closures but no injuries.30 Dec 12:05 AM
New ZealandChristmas holiday road toll at two after separate Hawke’s Bay deathsPolice are urging anyone who saw or helped the man to call them.29 Dec 06:57 PM
New ZealandHuge response as hosts hand over the reins of Napier community Christmas dinner'I’m here for Jim and Joanne. I needed a kick up the bum and they gave it to me.'29 Dec 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Millions of dollars': Farmers rejoice as rain hits parched Hawke's Bay paddocksThe stress reliever that Hawke's Bay farmers needed has arrived.29 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandFireworks and bands ready to rock Hawke’s Bay on New Year’s Eve The occasion was once dominated by disorder in the streets, but is now a family night out.29 Dec 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShy support worker to burlesque star: How the stage helped Napier woman to love her body'Don’t try to change yourself. You’re given this body for a reason, you’ve got to own it.'27 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom shy to fearless: Napier performer’s body–positive journeyZarlia Wyatt says stepping on stage changed her life. Now, she is inspiring others to love their bodies exactly as they are. Video / Rafaella MeloWatch27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSport, agriculture, fitness: Accident-prone Hawke's Bay's 2025 ACC claimsHawke’s Bay residents are making more than $200 million of claims to ACC each year.26 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Feel a bit sick': Antique store raided on Boxing Day as silver prices soarThieves smashed through a lock, door and three cabinets to target items made of silver.25 Dec 11:22 PM
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.25 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCannabis leaves and selling a co-worker’s bike: Behind the counter as an op shop workerA customer once opened a donated book and found pressed marijuana leaves.25 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You feel pretty badass': Inside the motorbike group for 155 Hawke’s Bay women'My life two years ago was completely different. I never ever expected it.'24 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay wildfire: Highway reopens, investigator to probe cause of destructive blazeStructures 'destroyed' after a bus reportedly caught fire at the bottom of a hill.23 Dec 08:12 PM
New ZealandMahia Peninsula could be free of possums by 2027Recent checks suggest fewer than 100 possums remain in Mahia Scenic Reserve.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWill it be wet or 30C on Christmas Day? Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likelyThunderstorms are possible in the western and southern South Island this evening.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews contain Hawke’s Bay wildfire after fierce winds and evacuationsStructures 'destroyed' after a bus reportedly caught fire at the bottom of a hill.23 Dec 05:14 AM
New ZealandChristmas cracker: Forecast firms up and Hawke’s Bay is set to sizzleChristmas Day highs will peak at or near 30C across Napier, Hastings and Wairoa.23 Dec 12:32 AM
New ZealandScars of the cyclone: Work to reopen beloved waterfall track set to beginEntire areas were shut off by flooding and slips, and some accessways are yet to reopen.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandUte driver fleeing police on beach arrested after getting stuck in sandThe 37-year-old is due in the Napier District Court tomorrow on driving charges.21 Dec 11:12 PM
