New ZealandMount slip recovery continues as cordon tightens along beachfrontThe public is asked to recognise the site is still a hazardous area. 27 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandNapier petrol station robbed in late-night incident, staff threatenedPolice are asking for help to locate four offenders involved in a petrol station robbery.27 Jan 10:51 PM
New Zealand'Exciting': PGG Wrightson sets up single national wool auctionPGG Wrightson says no staff will lose their jobs in the move.27 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandWork on three bridges delays traffic between Napier and HastingsWork will disrupt traffic on both the Hawke's Bay Expressway and State Highway 51.27 Jan 02:39 AM
New Zealand'Plan B' wanted for highways that keep getting damaged by stormsNZTA warns at least 1000 more truckloads of slip debris must still be cleared.27 Jan 01:14 AM
New ZealandLife-saving lifeline: Wairoa airport runway to be extended and upgradedThe $4.2m project extends Wairoa’s runway from 914m to 1250m.27 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘They lost their world’: Mum facing visa deadline after husband dies of heart attackTheir visas expire in May, leaving the widowed mother and daughters in limbo.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandClosed cafes inside slip cordon call for financial reliefThey are torn between grieving lives lost and stress for their staff and finances.26 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandPublic buses introduced at Hawke’s Bay Airport - cost, luggage space, all you need to knowThe first public bus service to the airport in decades is now underway.26 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Total loss’: Candle fire leaves Napier home gutted, 'nothing salvageable'Working smoke alarms alerted residents to a fire caused by candles in the living room. 26 Jan 12:50 AM
New ZealandLast strengthening work on bridge between Napier and HastingsTutaekuri River Waitangi Bridge speed limit could be back to 100km/h next month.26 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandNRL greats answer the call for Napier speaking gigA function in Napier will be held the night before the Manly-Warriors pre-season match. 26 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandArt Deco steam stalwart, 84, prepares for his final festival journeyArt Deco Festival steam train volunteer Bill Town is calling it a day after over 30 years.25 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandFinding their place: Migrant stories show a changing Hawke's BayNearly 18% of Hawke's Bay residents were born overseas, Census data shows.25 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandParents frustrated as new bus routes cut direct services to some Hawke's Bay schoolsThe Hawke's Bay Regional Council is open to reviewing the new timetable after launch.24 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandCouple awarded $20k after infant son exposed to lead in old rented houseBy February 2025, the boy’s parents were concerned about his health.24 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay weather response: What councils changed after Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke's Bay Regional Council has launched an online Extreme Weather Hub.23 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandCouncillor/carver reveals his latest cultural designThompson Hokianga carved MBIE’s new pare and whakawae for its Ahuriri base.22 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandDiver’s death: Family remember ‘quiet, humble, caring’ father"I’m truly blessed to have been raised by a dad like him,” says Peter Walker's daughter. 22 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly disheartening': Fake evacuation calls target Gisborne residentsAround 30 whānau evacuated to centres and marae across Tairāwhiti overnight.22 Jan 04:42 AM
New Zealand‘Think bigger’: New Opportunity Party leader makes her case in BayThe Opportunity Party, or Top, founded in 2016, has yet to win a seat in Parliament.22 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay deluge brings flooded carparks, river relief and toilet warningsHeavy rain across Hawke's Bay has resulted in surface flooding and wastewater issues.22 Jan 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlans lodged for one of Hawke’s Bay’s biggest retirement villagesDemand for retirement villages is growing 'particularly in regions such as Hawke's Bay'.21 Jan 08:06 PM
New ZealandOffshore powerboat nationals get green light for Napier this weekendAfter the storm, ideal conditions are expected for the third leg of national champs.21 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandPaisley Stage move to CBD: One door closes, another opensThe new upstairs venue in Hastings St will open on February 19.21 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandWorkers assessing Wairoa River bar opening in new location; heavy rain warning in place for Hawke’s Bay A new opening has been cut as a precaution. Workers are assessing whether it will hold up.20 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandTauranga drivers stung with $487k in bus and cycle lane fines in a yearHewletts Rd alone generated 2500 bus lane tickets worth $375,000 last year.20 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandNapier CBD foot traffic drops as shoppers tighten belts amid other woes'Foot traffic just seems to be a lot less.'20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle rebuild: Dartmoor bridge work to begin, Rissington bridge pier piling complete New single-lane Dartmoor Bridge will measure 104m and be built immediately downstream. 20 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay swaps hot start for cool, damp weekHeavy rain and strong winds are possible, but no thunderstorm risks are in place for HB.19 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'This is bizarre': TikTok video helps Coastguard track washed-up boat A TikTok viewer raised the alarm after spotting the stranded boaties' livestream.19 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandSheep die as livestock trailer overturns, blocks stretch of SH2 near WairoaPolice were unable to confirm how many sheep had died.18 Jan 11:36 PM
New ZealandRare white tūī delights Hawke’s Bay bird watcher in apricot tree visitThe bird was spotted by regular Hawke's Bay birdwatcher Ali Allen. 18 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi 'warrior' loses leg in Ukraine but stays at front line for five daysA badly injured Kiwi soldier has been awarded a Ukrainian medal for valour.18 Jan 04:00 PM
