New ZealandNesting dotterels kept safe from large gravel extractions in the Waipawa RiverNesting right in the middle of the Tikokino work site, their four nests were undisturbed.01 Jul 11:59 PM
New Zealand'Felt right across the district': Police name victim of fatal railway track crash'Amberlee was part of our Pukeora Family and will be missed by all of us here.' 01 Jul 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRanfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.28 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Got up my nose': Florist told to stop playing tunes on phone while she works'I pay the rent on this shop, I pay rates on this shop, and I can’t even play music.'24 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandColdest morning of the year hits Hawke's Bay, just in time for MatarikiDon't worry, it's warming up now.19 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandBelle of the ball: Shop owner gives away formal dresses and suits to high schoolersBelle Ward didn't go to her school ball because she couldn't afford it.18 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandA farming mother thought her sore leg was a sports injury - it was a potentially terminal cancerAlicia Brough was fighting fit – now she is fighting for her life. 16 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I couldn't make it better': Brave 3-year-old's terminal cancer battleLaura Taylor has 1420 beads of courage and turns 4 in July. That alone tells the story.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWoman put in a kennel, suffers miscarriage in meth-fuelled family violence ordealThe woman also suffered wounds to the bone caused by her partner, Joel Leef.13 Jun 03:39 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Gown on the farm - teen fashions ball dress from feed sacks and baling twineOn The Up: Eve Hunter wanted to show the versatility of 'pre-loved farm waste'.12 Jun 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay'It’s looking like it’s going to become an industry that is not sustainable.'08 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaipawa chef with global experience chooses Elephant Hill for his next menuConor Mertens has cooked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo.03 Jun 05:45 PM
New ZealandCHB beaten by Wairarapa Bush in historic Tikokino matchWairarapa Bush overran Central Hawke's Bay, scoring 40 points in the second half.02 Jun 11:39 PM
New Zealand'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community stapleA restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.28 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWith his late nephew's photo on his back, nothing could stop Mark Bean scaling the Sky Tower'He was a really neat kid, had a heart of gold, and he would've had a pretty good future.'26 May 03:28 AM
New ZealandThree cups full as Hawke's Bay racing returns – in WaipukurauThe return of racing to Hawke's Bay is expected to be a big boost for Waipukurau.22 May 03:12 AM
New Zealand'Most significant thing I'll ever do': The photo sessions capturing memories for bereaved familiesWhen Jackie Lowry is called to Hawke's Bay Hospital she knows it won't be a normal shoot.21 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic loss': Talented teen rugby player killed in crash mourned'Rhys was a skilled sportsman and an exceptional young individual.'20 May 04:27 AM
New Zealand'Passionate hunters': Youth gear up for game bird adventuresYoung game bird hunters win a weekend of hunting experiences and skill-building.13 May 04:07 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo more Hawke’s Bay farms sold to overseas buyers for forestryThree CHB farms have sold in quick succession to overseas buyers for forestry conversion.04 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandTaradale, Old Boys Marist remain unbeaten in Hawke's Bay club rugbyTaradale and Old Boys Marist are rivals of the ages. Who'll win the Nash Cup this year ?03 May 11:31 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: How opening a farm up to horses became a fundraising powerhouseWhat started as an opportunity for riders to get together grew into a fundraising 'beast'.29 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandSimmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacyAt 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.28 Apr 02:30 AM
New Zealand'True leader': Hawke's Bay's young leaders set for Youth ParliamentChris Proctor, Neeve Smith, and Mariah Wakefield-Otene will represent Hawke's Bay.24 Apr 01:16 AM
New ZealandIt's not the owning of a cannon that's important, it's what you choose to do with itWhen a council's rare cannon fell into disrepair, the community stepped up.23 Apr 11:10 PM
New Zealand'I want their story known': Author on a mission to tell story of NZ Land GirlsLynda Taylor's book details the story of land girls and depicts life in World War II15 Apr 11:40 PM
New ZealandSurprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier gameFive games of Premier rugby saw 411 points, including 63 tries.13 Apr 02:49 AM
New ZealandWaipukurau housing project on track, mayor worries plans don’t reflect identityThe project aims to build 950 homes on 50ha over 20 years.08 Apr 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I’m in charge of the chaos’: Inside a St John’s mass casualty training event'Tonight, you’ll have a broken femur, arm haemorrhage, and head lacerations.'04 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Life in all places’: Showing Bay's thriving underwater world to a new generationThe 'middle of nowhere' turns into the middle of everywhere - just dip your head under.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegion protected by ranges: Why Hawke’s Bay is missing the rainHawke's Bay dodges wet weather, enjoying better conditions this weekend.04 Apr 03:32 AM
New ZealandWeek of acclaim for Hawke's Bay's farmers of the yearA Central Hawke's Bay farming couple win the big one – Farmer of the Year.03 Apr 11:10 PM
New Zealand‘Bring the world’: Sisters have a vision for Napier beauty eventRaising eyebrows - Renee and Miriam Sciascia want to elevate beauty professionals.01 Apr 08:21 PM
