New ZealandFour players from across the North Island share Lotto jackpotThe Powerball was not struck and will rollover to a life-changing $8 million on Saturday.08 Nov 05:19 PM
New ZealandFurther disruption on the road through WaipawaRetailers are asking for no repeat of a without-notice shutdown of traffic.26 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandWaipawa traffic detour and roadworks draws ire of struggling businessesBusiness owners say more than a month of roadworks will be the final straw.15 Sep 01:08 AM
New ZealandElection 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-RāwhitiThere were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.06 Sep 10:41 PM
New ZealandWaipawa River Bridge structurally sound for repairs after huge washoutDamaged end of Waipawa River Bridge will be restored after it was knocked out by flood.27 Jun 01:56 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay residents now free to drink water from taps againNearly 20 per cent of the district’s residents and businesses were affected.11 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandMost Hawke's Bay councils still leaving silt clean-up to homeownersOnly the Wairoa council is picking up the bill for silt clean-up on private property.07 Mar 04:31 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: How you can donate and volunteer to help in CHBWhere to donate and where to volunteer after region hit hard by cyclone.20 Feb 10:31 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay father and son drowning victims farewelledHeartfelt tributes to Ian and Samuel Cruickshank shared at service.30 Jan 05:21 PM
New Zealand'I was helping you, not my dying sister,' motorcyclist told after guilty pleaMotorcyclist changes plea on fourth day of trial, admits he caused death of fellow rider.12 May 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRain creates growth phase for lawnmowing industryHe does 10 lawns a day, five days a week.23 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Too much of a good thing in our riversA $6 million project is extracting excess Central Hawke's Bay river gravel for industry.07 Oct 01:12 AM
KahuTā Pita Sharples named recipient of Waiata Māori Awards 'Keeper of Tradition' awardSharples has been recognised for his contribution and promotion of traditional waiata.08 Sep 01:24 AM
New ZealandTaniwha Daffodils: 'The public really missed us'Tickets for the annual Central Hawke's Bay Spring Fling Festival go on sale on August 3.29 Jul 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He looks cleaner, he looks 'there': Man says Mongrel Mob-led meth rehab programme working"Will he take his patch off? Probably not. But will he learn a lesson?"15 Jul 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Burnt to the ground': Hawke's Bay Four Square gutted in early morning fireWaipawa community rallies to help those impacted by Four Square fire29 May 08:02 PM
New ZealandRain brings a soaking to Hawke's Bay, more on the wayAreas north of Napier are in for heavy rain while areas south are still one to watch.11 Mar 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Addicted to cars': The decade-long plan to change Hawke's Bay's transport habitsJust 0.5% of people travelling to work in Hawke's Bay use public transport to get there.05 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat books were we checking out of the library in 2020Blue Moon by Lee Child was the most borrowed library book in Hawke's Bay in 2020.14 Jan 07:32 PM
New ZealandVeterans' Affairs spends almost $15,000 on service cemetery work in CanterburyDamaged service grave repaired, new headstone installed.03 Nov 10:42 PM
New ZealandNew MP Kieran McAnulty dedicates victory to his granBust a move, Kieran McAnulty style.18 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMulti-million dollar plan to remove gravel from flood-prone Hawke's Bay rivers"Gravel extraction has been a long-standing issue in the Upper Tukituki."01 Sep 11:22 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Wairarapa electorate explainedAnything can happen in Wairarapa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch13 Jul 12:31 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wairarapa electorate explainedAnything can happen in the Wairarapa electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Jul 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChanging lanes: Hairdresser fulfils 'dream', becoming a truckie at 55Kerry Crosby spent 37 years standing at work. But her dream was to sit in a driver's seat.19 Jun 05:37 PM
LifestyleS**** towns? No way - a charming road-trip through small-town New ZealandFinding the beauty in the small, the rural and the unexpected.13 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandWaipawa locked down after report of gunshot near CBDA 90 minute lockdown after a gun was fired near central Waipawa appears to be over.04 Jun 12:32 AM
New ZealandWaipawa intersection scene of another CHB smashA woman in her 50s was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.02 Jun 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrought heroes: Teens rescue eels, fill their swimming poolThey started a rescue mission from the swamp. Before long the bathtub was overflowing.10 Mar 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrop in the bucket: Drought discussions step up in Hawke's Bay"The pulse is very weak": The wait for significant rain continues for most.04 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay towns urged to save water after mishapBusinesses shut as firefighters drive through town with megaphone to warn residents.09 Jan 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHawke's Bay's retail spending soars, outstripping NZ averageThe influx of spending was felt relatively evenly across the board benefiting all regions.20 Dec 04:39 AM