New ZealandRetired Hawke’s Bay judge who presided over more than 600 jury trials diesHis career of 30 years in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne was a colourful one.07 Jan 11:25 PM
New ZealandSchool of hard knocks: Kiwi Olympian surfer Saffi Vette on tragedy, dyslexia and bullying'Whatever is challenging you, there will be a light at the end of the tunnel.'06 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Team effort': Tropical tuna hauled aboard by family near Cape KidnappersForget tuna in a can, fishers are catching them fresh - and big.05 Jan 01:52 AM
New Zealand'The NZ disease': Drowning toll spurs fresh call for water-safety awarenessWater Safety New Zealand has released the 2023 drowning data.04 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandMonths on, what is happening with investigations into Hawke's Bay's unexplained deaths?Police are still investigating three unexplained deaths in Hawke's Bay during 2023.04 Jan 09:50 PM
New ZealandQuestions around commercial viability could jeopardise future of Napier-Wairoa rail lineThe line was damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle, so is it worth rebuilding?04 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandNest Fest Hawke’s Bay: Behind the scenes of the popular festivalA look at Nest Fest from behind the stage.04 Jan 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Destructive': Napier bird colony threatened by vandalsResidents are being asked to report incidents to an emergency hotline.04 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandRowers set to grace Clive River for Hawke’s Bay Cup regattaRowers from around the country are expected to take part.04 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandWhat goes around comes around in special rescue storyFarmer rescued after ute runs down bank.03 Jan 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I don’t want him forgotten': Details of historic Waimārama drowning emergeAdele Mohi-McGoverin has cared for an old gravesite for 50 years.02 Jan 11:09 PM
OpinionRisible signs raise the ire — and laughterOPINION: Gratuitous letters spark mirth and mystery.02 Jan 10:58 PM
New ZealandSurge in shark sightings may be related to El Niño climate shift'Don’t swim where people are fishing...and avoid swimming at dawn and dusk'.02 Jan 07:28 PM
New ZealandLittle-known banking 'handbrake': Insurance paid them out, then ASB said they couldn't touch itA change to how insurance funds are paid out feels 'unfair'.01 Jan 12:09 AM
New Zealand'Very good night' for police in Hawke's Bay as New Year's revelry stays well-behavedThe Soundshell in Napier saw crowds of thousands to usher in the New Year.31 Dec 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorMichaela GowerForget a message in a bottle, this is a message in an apple binPen pals across generations celebrate the new year together.31 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandHot, Hot, Hot for Hastings and the rest of Hawke's BayA few showers early, but the next days revert to hot and fine.31 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandAfter a tough year people are ready for 2024Hawke's Bay Today took to the street to gauge emotions ahead of 2024.31 Dec 05:00 PM
EducationJulie King's service to education recognisedJulie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient saysAnthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Xmas ruined': Man barred from flight over special assistance mix-upHe suffered a stroke 21 years ago and requires minor assistance while on a plane.29 Dec 03:38 AM
New Zealand'Get back to its former glory’: Minister hints that EIT could return to single entityAn EIT lecturer and union rep says 'we have lost a lot of staff' in failed merger.29 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandRebuild challenges for smashed industrial zone: 'We’ve got to stop being windy'Hundreds of staff saw their workplaces destroyed. Now they're fighting back.28 Dec 11:08 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay cruise ship season: No Stats NZ data for biggest everThere is no Stats NZ cruise ship data, but local businesses say their own numbers speak.26 Dec 09:34 PM
New Zealand'Back to full strength': Thousands in event funding allocatedThis summer in Hawke's Bay is gearing up to be one of the biggest.25 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandPopular holiday destinations pass 30C as Auckland, Northland face thunderstormsOne town reached around 33C.25 Dec 07:40 AM
New ZealandNapier father of three named as victim of fatal Waipatu crash just before ChristmasThe 38-year-old dad was killed on Elwood Rd, Hastings, just days before Christmas.24 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandCommitted cookie seller's record-breaking successThe university student has smashed the national sales record by 1611 buckets of biscuits.24 Dec 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater restrictions in a near record-wet year: 'We need to rethink our approach'Napier, Hastings and Waimārama are now under water restrictions - is this the future?22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ’s worst road toll was 50 years ago, but tragedies still haunt our highwaysSafety on the roads has come a long way since 1973, but police are desperate we do better.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas Cheer: More than 1000 struggling households in Hawke’s Bay to receive giftsSanta's helpers give Hawke's Bay people a better Christmas.21 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandMission Estate Winery to host NZ Cross Country and Relay ChampionshipsA concert-goer's dream turns into a runner's delight.21 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandPlenty of tickets up for grabs for festive season internationals at McLean ParkSo far 1600 tickets have sold for Saturday’s one-day game and 2000 for the Twenty20.21 Dec 03:23 AM
