New ZealandTwo new Hastings Covid-19 cases linked to fitness classesThe cases had been isolating and had appropriate health and welfare supports in place.18 Jan 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Dream come true': Orca join surfers in water off NapierOrca cruise waters chasing fish and ignore tasty surfers.17 Jan 08:34 PM
TravelBest of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 playgroundsThe finalists have been revealed, but who will you vote for as the country's number one?17 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelBest of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 fish and chip shopsThe top 10 have been named but who will you vote as the country's number one?16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe night an HB petrol station went 'boom' - what happened and why no one was convicted'We never told him he could hop in our car!'14 Jan 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMassive weekend of fun ahead Hawke's Bay - more than 10,000 people attending events on SaturdayHawke's Bay locals won't be wondering what to do on the weekend with a plethora of choices14 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandRainbow pencil case stash the undoing for 'wholesale' meth dealerNapier woman who dealt in "wholesale" quantities of meth avoids a prison sentence.14 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with Mt Roskill murder, police name second man on the runPolice are still looking for Sam Junior Angelo Thomsen, and have released his photograph.13 Jan 11:58 PM
New ZealandRod Stewart's Mission concert cancelled'Once again, we've all been cheated by this evil disease,' the UK rocker says.12 Jan 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRare 242kg monster fish hauled in off Hawke's Bay coastOnly three blue marlin have ever been reported caught off the Hawke's Bay coast.12 Jan 03:13 AM
New ZealandCyclone Cody: Hawke's Bay developer warns tenants council stormwater systems may not copeGet your buckets at the ready, one development company is warning its tenants.11 Jan 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClyde Potter - a man of music and many vegetablesHawke's Bay local Clyde Potter of Epicurean supplies died at home aged 71.10 Jan 03:51 AM
New ZealandFire restrictions imposed in parts of Hawke's BayThere's a lot of grass around and it would only take days of dry for it to become "fuel".10 Jan 03:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFather and son launch e-bike store in Taradale as demand growsA new e-bike shop has popped up in Taradale to try meet high demand for the bikes.10 Jan 01:55 AM
New ZealandWritten off and peeved off: Napier couple's Mazda Demio stolen twice in four monthsFrom unlucky, to lucky, and then extremely unlucky.10 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandThe heat is on: Temps to hit 30C again as fine weather spreads across NZThe weekend is shaping up to be sizzling hot, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher.07 Jan 08:01 PM
New ZealandDriver fights for life after crash on notorious stretch of SH5The man was in a critical condition under intensive care on Friday afternoon.07 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandPeak summer: Hotter days to come for Hawke's Bay as 31C Sunday awaitsSunday swimming at the beach is back on.06 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandShock as talented young rugby player diagnosed with stage 4 cancerHunter Donghi's family thrown into turmoil, but the community's rallying around them.05 Jan 08:14 PM
New ZealandArrest follows burglary spree that includes EB Games ram-raid in NapierA Napier target was a games shop, and a Hastings target used to be a games shop.03 Jan 01:54 AM
New ZealandArt Deco Festival gears up for a bumper eventIconic festival on track for its busiest year yet, with more than 5000 tickets sold02 Jan 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrash just a stop on the road for Hawke's Bay teen's speedway careerAs Richard Watty approached the wall he thought: "This is going to be a beauty - hold on."31 Dec 12:53 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay hits 90% double dose vaccination milestone on eve of new yearMilestone reached on the morning of New Year's Eve but the "mahi doesn't stop just yet".30 Dec 08:57 PM
New ZealandNapier storage facility break-in: Man charged with burglaryStorage locker and several other sheds were broken into, with tools and electronics taken.30 Dec 08:48 PM
New ZealandSmoke alarm saves sleeping Napier man as roaring blaze engulfs house, car and bikesA house, a car and two motorbikes were ablaze by the time firefighters arrived.30 Dec 06:56 PM
New ZealandPolice to fan out to patrol New Year's Eve gatherings across Hawke's BayThey would also be educating people about orange traffic light settings.29 Dec 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSeven Hawke's Bay restaurants vie for restaurant of the yearFinalists revealed on Cuisine Good Food Awards' prestigious list.17 Dec 02:09 AM
New ZealandDrivers beware: Speed limit for Napier-Taupō road cut to 80km/hThe highway's claimed 25 lives in 12 years.16 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandForestry fatality 'sad, unnecessary' reality of industry, says unionCoroner says participation of forestry personnel needed to develop fit-for-purpose ACOP.15 Dec 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlights set to double into Napier as Auckland border reopens, businesses welcome economic boostAn exodus of holiday makers and loved ones from Auckland is set to begin.14 Dec 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer meth addict turns mother's memory into inspiration to pursue dream'I started cooking and putting up posts ... Literally in a day I had about 200 followers.'13 Dec 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeach safety warnings increase after Friday tragedyFive-year-old named after fatal water incident in Napier13 Dec 12:42 AM
TourismNew 52-room Napier hotel opens todayRoom rates average from $220/night to $250/night.13 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandInjured baby in stable condition, police investigatingPolice were alerted just after 6pm on Saturday to an incident at Marine Pde11 Dec 04:42 PM