New ZealandHawke's Bay flooding: River blockage floods Haumoana properties, Wairoa River breaks its bankFurther 50mm to 70mm of rain expected to accumulate on top of what has already fallen.16 Sep 09:20 PM
New ZealandFirefighters isolate after contact with Aucklander at crash scene'Extreme precaution' is being taken by firefighters after a SH5 crash near Tarawera.16 Sep 08:53 PM
New ZealandJudge rejects Mob meth rehab programme as basis for reducing sentence'One entity dominates the methamphetamine trade in Hawke's Bay ... the Mongrel Mob.'16 Sep 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumSuper Rugby'I've done everything I can to try to be an All Black'Dixon unsure on Japan take off date, meanwhile Magpies come first.16 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after car and truck collide north of NapierDetours were put in place for SH2 and SH5 near the Bay View intersection.15 Sep 11:48 PM
New ZealandPenguin of the Year: Newcomer Marina set to ruffle feathers, can Mo claim the crown?The ultimate feather in the cap awaits for one of 14 cutie queens (and kings).14 Sep 10:32 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain forecast for drought-ravaged Hawke's BaySome areas could have as much as 100mm of rain this week13 Sep 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Trouble is, I did it on purpose': Mum admits murdering terminally ill daughterCherylene May Lawrence strangled her daughter, then called 111 to explain what she'd done.09 Sep 09:58 PM
New ZealandFires burn through trees and a barn in Hawke's Bay as strong winds hitFire more than 22km out of Dannevirke set alight a haybarn at 11.20am.09 Sep 07:16 PM
New Zealand'Mixed bag': Wild weather batters the countrySome residents in Aucklands North Shore are without power.08 Sep 05:40 AM
New ZealandDead penguin find prompts plea to dog ownersCause of death of kororā unclear, but it's a vulnerable time of year for them, DoC says.08 Sep 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHairdressers busy in Hawke's Bay as lockdown locks removedBeauty spots "packed to rafters" as Bay gets back to looking sharp after lockdown.08 Sep 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$376 million for Hawke's Bay highways - what improvements are comingA notorious intersection is set to be worked on, as is the road to Lake Waikaremoana.06 Sep 10:31 PM
New ZealandTrio arrested for burnouts during lockdown party in NapierPolice were alerted by complaints of engine revving in Geddis Ave.06 Sep 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Glacial pace': Hawke's Bay man's suicide prompts coroner to recommend changesSuicide leads to coroner questioning MSD and DHB policies05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Amazing feeling': Hawke's Bay man honoured with Master of Wine titleA Hawke's Bay resident and wine maker has received the prestigious international honour.04 Sep 10:10 PM
New Zealand'A legacy for future generations': Napier Port's plan for sustainabilityWaste bark from its log yard is repurposed into mulch to be used on orchards.03 Sep 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Art Deco Festival organisers using lockdown to gear up for 'full festival'Alert Level 2 would likely cancel the festival, which needs all of Napier involved.02 Sep 10:46 PM
New ZealandPolice pepper spray dog after alleged attackPolice jumped into action to prevent a potential second attack on a dog in Napier.02 Sep 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Random attack': Hammer-wielding man pulls woman from car at Napier supermarketBut he couldn't steal it because he couldn't put it into gear, police say.01 Sep 07:02 PM
New Zealand12-year-old's vaccination message for her peers"I want people to be brave and know it won't hurt."01 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandContactless delivery: Baby seal knocks on door of Hawke's Bay home"My husband heard a scuffle last night and when we pulled the curtain we found it."31 Aug 10:07 PM
New ZealandMother pulled from house fire in Napier fights for lifeMother remains in a critical condition in Hawke's Bay Hospital on Tuesday morning.30 Aug 07:59 PM
New ZealandPreschooler raised alarm to free woman hurt in Napier house blazeOne person sustained critical injuries in the blaze.30 Aug 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice 'pleased' with public despite warnings, arrestPeople are generally sticking to lockdown rules, as Hawke's Bay readies for alert level 3.27 Aug 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay Pasifika community vaccination rates among NZ's highestRegion closing in on vaccinating 30 per cent of its total population.27 Aug 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Better than lockdown in a house': Hawke's Bay's nomads on life in level 4"This is way nicer than being locked down in a house," says Francois Thorne of van life.25 Aug 02:23 AM
New ZealandLockdown stunners (and frosts) set to continue in Hawke's BayThe weather's not unseasonal, but it sure is lovely.24 Aug 10:43 PM
New ZealandNapier teens arrested for vape shop raid in level 4Police want businesses to install CCTV cameras and bollards in front of main entrances.23 Aug 07:05 PM
New Zealand'Can't get home': Family stuck in Wanaka after travel extension endsNapier family could not get home despite extra Air New Zealand flights out of resort town.21 Aug 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLet's face it Hawke's Bay: Mandatory masks to fight Covid-19 delta outbreak"I've not got make-up on, so it's great."19 Aug 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe two Hawke's Bay wahine using music to create a safe space for womenMusical duo, The Cellars, are organising and performing in an all-women artistic event.19 Aug 03:03 AM
AirlinesHundreds of Rarotonga returnees could be stranded due to limited domestic flightsThere are two flights from Rarotonga today and limited domestic flights to get them home.19 Aug 01:02 AM
New ZealandFamily of boy injured in train collision inundated with community supportIshaan Prasad, 16, was hit by a train while on his way to school in Napier last week.17 Aug 11:45 PM