New ZealandWeather gods smiling on Hawke's Bay? Big man's hand spotted in sky as settled autumn arrivesThe finger of God? This unusual cloud over Napier is a sign of good weather ahead.04 Apr 10:22 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Air Force veteran features on special NZ Post stampThe story behind the stamps is to show that NZ's veterans are not just ‘elderly men’.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixesWIthout help it could take decades to restore the economy as well as years of rates hikes.04 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandHeading to Sir Tom Jones in Napier? Here’s your go-to guide to Harvest Moon festivalA dedicated area will be provided for those who require walkers.03 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandAway trips could be part of long road to footballing gloryAfter losing first up at home, Napier City Rovers are keen for an away win in Wellington.03 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandSlain Mob boss had $230k in car when police busted meth-dealing ringDaniel Eliu was shot dead outside a South Auckland church.03 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandColleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coastHow a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.02 Apr 12:35 AM
New ZealandPlan to sink Hawke's Bay fishing trawler to provide home for marine lifeRetiring to the reef, the Twofold Bay trawler is to be given a second life.01 Apr 11:33 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s Easter weekend in pictures: From salty seafood to tapping toesThere was plenty to see and do this Easter in Hawke's Bay, despite spells of bad weather.31 Mar 03:17 AM
New ZealandNash Cup: Havelock clock consecutive wins, Clive fail to fireClive fail to score any points in Farndon Park boil-over.30 Mar 11:50 PM
Crime‘Abhorrent act’: Homicide inquiry launched after body found in burnt-out vehiclePolice can’t yet reveal how the person died, they say.28 Mar 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Leaving Charlie is not an option': Napier man battling to get street dog back to NZGareth Lewis adopted a sick puppy some years ago and now wants to bring her home.28 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne brawl deaths: Gang leaders involved in peace talks ahead of tangi for fight victimDozens of people are at tangi for one of two men killed in 21st birthday party tragedy.28 Mar 05:39 AM
New ZealandGirl foils sex offender by using his phone to save evidence and summon helpStephen Wayne Beattie hid phone in girl's bedroom to make videos of her.28 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow the other half flies: Taking an international flight to and from NapierFrom VIPs to critically ill patients, the new clearance is helping in more ways than one.27 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandOlympic effort needed by Napier City Rovers in season openerNational champions first-up Central League opponents for Napier City Rovers.26 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Residents doubt action will follow Cyclone Gabrielle reportIndependent review found Civil Defence did not plan for the "worst-case scenario".26 Mar 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Speeds of 80km/h': Sisters square off in US blokart champsHawke's Bay family make up four of the 25 Kiwis competing on salt flats.25 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMixing up Hastings: Musical migrant leaves a legacy in a place he knew nothing aboutStephan Zebe admits he knew little about Hawke’s Bay before moving from Germany.25 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan makes an obscenity-laden TikTok about victims after being released from prisonStephen Elliot was originally jailed for assaulting them in a Salvation Army store.25 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.25 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandWaimārama woman crowned Repco Beach Hop queen in WhangamatāA burlesque dance instructor takes the crown at the Whangamata Beach Hop.24 Mar 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Gang overtones': Terrified occupants saw taser sparking in the dark as trio tried to break inOne of the victims has moved away, still fearful of the Black Power associates.23 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I’m f***ing out of here': Plant-based restaurant owner on protein prejudice from fellow chefs'Maybe the problem is in their minds and not on the plate.'22 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandShow secrets: Who will play Hawke's Bay's bachelor and bachelorette?Hawke's Bay reality series The Bay-chelor teases the leading male role.22 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandBrothers open new diner in Napier inspired by New York trip'I couldn’t get the same sandwiches I was eating over there and it was a huge problem.'21 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandReturn to 100km/h proposed for part of Napier-Taupō Rd'The Govt was trying to make life less enjoyable ... 80km/h to Taupō summed that up.'21 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandBones of kauri: Waipawa's oldest home hits the marketThe old home has been owned by prominent members of the Central Hawke's Bay community.21 Mar 05:00 AM
KahuBrian Tamaki cancels drag queen event created by ex-Destiny Church memberTamaki's team will put pressure on Hastings and Gisborne libraries to follow Rotorua.20 Mar 10:35 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Person taken to hospital after car and bike crash in HastingsThe Hastings crash involved a car and a bicycle.20 Mar 01:45 AM
New Zealand'What's your legacy?': Emotion-charged challenge from Napier City Rovers legendWatch: Napier City Rovers' new-look squad's challenge to leave a legacy.19 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandNapier’s new highway roundabout to open by EasterA daytime road closure has been extended to help get the job done.19 Mar 01:44 AM
New ZealandNapier woman wins $47k car, plans to replace her 20-year-old Toyota'I still really can’t believe it at the moment. It hasn’t really sunk in properly.'19 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'World leading here': Napier scooter comp the first continental champs everInternational competition at the venue 'pretty surreal'.18 Mar 05:00 AM