New Zealand‘Makes us sad’: Ariki Rigby's family say ‘incompetent policing’ saw teen's body mistaken for a sheepFamily talk out of bungled response - police say review to be carried out.09 May 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClearing the state housing list in Napier, Kāinga Ora to start building 60 homesNumbers on the State Housing Register are starting to fall as new homes are built.09 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandTwo jewellery stores employ security guards in Hawke’s Bay after raidsDaylight heists including one in Hastings led to the measure by Michael Hill Jeweller.09 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Challenge by choice’: Programme gives youths a second crackThe power of sport is one of the driving forces behind inspirational youth programme.08 May 10:45 PM
KahuCouncillor stands up for Mongrel Mob gang’s fence insignia near playgroundLocal councillor Maxine Boag defends Mongrel Mob signage.08 May 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay club rugby: Victory at last for Havelock NorthSix teams lead the race for the top six, but two others are still in the running.06 May 10:35 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle three months on: Flashbacks, paradise lost and long winter aheadDeep feelings of heartbreak and loss remain three months on from Cyclone Gabrielle05 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Up Chuck': Firefighters monitor Napier group’s plan to burn King Charles effigyA local collective of artists is lighting fires instead of watching the coronation.05 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandBreakers Napier shuts permanently - cyclone the final blowThe restaurant spokesperson's last plea was simple: “support your local businesses”.04 May 07:49 PM
New ZealandInteractive map shows bird's-eye view of flooding, silt damage in Hawke’s Bay and TairāwhitiMap was created by Dragonfly Data Science in partnership with Social Wellbeing Agency.04 May 06:19 AM
New ZealandVolleyball hopes soar for two Napier teenagersOff overseas to play volleyball, but just two years ago one barely knew it was a sport.04 May 02:48 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating multiple assaults across Napier and HastingsThe behaviour that took place in the two cities will not be tolerated, police say.04 May 01:43 AM
New ZealandTalking Point: Time to get seriousMore resilient stormwater and flood management systems are needed.04 May 12:07 AM
PoliticsKiri Allan speaks on Meka Whaitiri meeting; waka-jumping law not triggeredThe bombshell news was confirmed by Meka Whaitiri this morning.03 May 03:37 AM
Wellington PhoenixHot shots: Goals aplenty as Rovers surge up the points tableAttack on form as top-of-table teams beckon for Napier City Rovers.02 May 10:05 PM
New ZealandSecond serious crash involving teens in stolen vehicle in less than 48 hoursFour people were injured, including one seriously, in an early morning crash.02 May 09:39 PM
PoliticsCyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone futureIt was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.02 May 12:25 AM
PoliticsRobertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homesCyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.01 May 04:41 AM
New ZealandThey gave their luxury house away for free. It's now sold for $3m+Val and Dick Bradshaw's parting gift for Hawke's Bay will help the region for generations.01 May 03:02 AM
New ZealandDrinking water tests clear of ‘forever’ chemicalsTests come back clear over possible water contamination with 'forever chemicals'.01 May 02:50 AM
PoliticsOpinion: Govt can’t keep skimping on rural mental health in cyclone recovery planRural communities have persistently been delivered poorer mental health services.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsAccess issues and mental health toll persisting for cyclone-hit farmersFarmers are dealing with kilometres of broken fencing which will be expensive to fix.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier's Pat Magill - saint or stirrer?Pat Magill, social justice campaigner extraordinaire, lived all his 96 years in Napier30 Apr 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCraig Cooper: Haere ra, Hawke's BayIf the opportunity arose, I would probably have lived in Hastings St.30 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandTech drawing away in Premier rugbyFour matches to go for a repeat of last year's triumph, but Tech are in the box seat.29 Apr 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier considering proposal for new 255-home subdivisionA resource consent application was lodged with the council earlier this year.28 Apr 05:15 AM
New ZealandDrug dealer jailed despite rehab efforts and apologyJudge orders "working capital" of drugs business be forfeited to the Crown.28 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandFootball: Young Kiwi prospect putting in the hard yards on and off the pitchWhen the full-time whistle blows, Alex Mort starts thinking about heading to work.26 Apr 07:26 PM
Politics‘We’ll be fighting it’: Red-stickered residents dig in as cyclone decisions delayedSome cyclone-impacted residents have no intention to leave their land.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsCouple upping mortgage after cyclone-damaged property ineligible for Govt fundThe pair fear other lifestyle block owners will be in a similar predicament.26 Apr 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaipatiki Holiday Park nears re-opening dateMonths of back-breaking work will hopefully pay off for Shane and Fay Ashforth.26 Apr 02:14 AM
New ZealandNapier’s Sunken Gardens upgrade nearly finishedWorks have been ongoing on the Sunken Gardens in Napier.26 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandCyclone relief exhibition to support artistic communityA minimum of 10 per cent of proceeds will be donated to the Waiohiki Arts Community Trust.25 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandFlood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debrisThe community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.25 Apr 03:17 AM
