CrimeRare sentence for rapist who posed as teen on Snapchat to lure 13yo victimHe insists it's all a conspiracy, leaving no hope for rehabilitation, the Crown says.22 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Whānau at the forefront': Tributes for father and hard-working shearer killed in crashFather-of-three "cut his teeth in the shearing industry" and had achieved home ownership.21 May 09:51 PM
New ZealandHow a mini-stroke couldn't stop Emerson's football journey at Napier City RoversNo question of Cameron Emerson’s courage and commitment in hitting a 100-game milestone. 21 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No longer feels like the organisation I loved': Napier council staff bristle at job-loss plan'We were told we're a family and we look after our own.'21 May 08:08 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Napier Port on the up as NZ sharemarket risesThe port revealed a special dividend after upgrading its forecast.21 May 06:06 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: NZ city dines out on being named one of world's 15 best food scenesDid Lonely Planet mean to write Naples instead? No, it did not.21 May 04:03 AM
Travel news'Deeply concerning': NZ's cruise industry sounds alarm as ship visits drop 40%Despite an initial rebound post-Covid, cruise bookings have dropped sharply this season.21 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWinners and losers: Panel recommends new Hawke's Bay housing projects, casts others asideHousing growth is a hot topic around Napier-Hastings. An independent panel has weighed in.20 May 06:25 PM
New ZealandWhen StarJam fell silent, Hawke's Bay found its voiceHB Jammers now host about 60 participants and plan to expand to Flaxmere.20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A bloody beating': Police find victim unsteady on his feet at scene of fatal attack Javon Aranui was rushed to hospital in an ambulance but died the next day.20 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMōrere Hot Springs to reopen next week after being shut for two monthsThe tourist attraction has been closed for critical infrastructure repairs.20 May 05:03 AM
New ZealandNapier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves''We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'20 May 12:41 AM
New ZealandMore than 100 council jobs hit by restructure, staff told not to go to mediaSource: Process handled in 'an impersonal, top-down manner' with little regard for impact.19 May 10:51 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Civil Defence appoints new bossThe ex-Taranaki Civil Defence group manager says there are a lot of changes to be made.19 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFatally injured man lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.19 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand76-year-old completes Hawke’s Bay Marathon, nears 200th race milestone'Crossing the line is the ultimate achievement - finishing is winning.'19 May 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNational opposes Napier's boundary change in East Coast submissionSubmissions suggest shifting East Coast boundary to align with Gisborne District Council.19 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandNapier: Group with weapons smashed vehicle as person inside called policeThe alleged offenders fled the scene in another vehicle.19 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandWhen speed limit on Napier-Taupō state highway will increaseThe limit was cut to 80km/h in February 2022. Now it's going back to 100km/h.18 May 09:57 PM
New ZealandNapier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'damaging' and untrue - policeTeen homicide victim Kaea Karauria will be laid to rest next to his beloved Papa.16 May 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Life or death': $900 surgery needed for blind rescue kittenHastings miracle kitten survives alone and blind, before SPCA intervention.16 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'I'll just carry on': 94-year-old's inspiring marathon journeyNearly 8000 participants are expected for this weekend's Hawke’s Bay Marathon.15 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandAutumn house fires spark safety warnings ahead of winterA Flaxmere house fire was caused by residual heat in folded tumbled-dried clothing.15 May 06:16 AM
New Zealand'Shaken': Worker threatened with weapon as two bottle stores robbedThe first robbery was in Napier about 5.10pm, the second soon afterwards in Hastings.14 May 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Any info': Father's plea for help in son's stabbing caseGrieving high school students urged to talk about their sorrow after teen's death.14 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Ruthless Environment': Cut from pro club in the UK – how New Zealand gave English footballer a second shot How shift from UK is helping Mason Johnson as a footballer and a person.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportThe hunt for equity: New Zealand's race to spaceThe space sector added $2.47 billion to the economy in the 2023-24 financial year.13 May 04:59 PM
New Zealand'Can’t imagine the pain': Napier teen's death shakes community'Parents should never have to bury their children. It is just so sad.'13 May 04:04 AM
New ZealandA career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titlesTararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.13 May 03:47 AM
New Zealand‘His presence lifted others’: Tributes flow for young Napier rugby star as homicide probe continues'He was the heart and soul of every team he was a part of.'13 May 12:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: Humpback whale wows fishermen in 5-metre boatDave Hulks says his fishing buddy was a bit worried it would breach and land on the boat.12 May 10:47 PM
New ZealandOccupants escape house fire in Hastings, two taken to hospitalFirefighters are battling a house fire in the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere. 12 May 10:22 PM
New ZealandHow Napier's lunch walks are transforming midweek networkingWhat began as a simple 'excuse' to get out for a walk has grown.12 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Paris fashion week worthy': Show combines cancer research and catwalkThe Fashion for Cure event raised $49,900 for cancer research.12 May 03:28 AM
