PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTest, fail, get a free critique: Woman giving driving lessons says she's lost 75% of her customersLearners are using free practical driving tests to replace lessons, business says.03 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Detour next week for SH51 southbound lane closurePeople should be prepared for upcoming night closures near Awatoto.03 May 12:42 AM
Freight and logisticsGovernment told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roadsCouncil tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderOne of NZ's oldest newspapers closing, latest in string of media shutdownsThe community title, with 11 staff, has fallen victim to tough economic times.01 May 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Very difficult decision': Wairoa Star to close after more than 100 yearsThe northern Hawke's Bay newspaper has been printed for more than 100 years.30 Apr 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFour-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway to lose funding if Government axes $6b infrastructure planThree major roading projects were set to be funded by the $6b National Resilience Plan.30 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It hurts the people who are already grieving': Thousands worth of rebuild material stolen from Hawke's Bay school and pre-schoolNuhaka School and a pre-school on-site have suffered a series of break-ins and thefts.25 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 30 Anzac Day services in Hawke's BayThe day starts with dawn parades and continues with civic and church services.22 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand$70M flood plan: 627 Wairoa properties moved out of limboMuch of Wairoa was in the 2A category post-floods.19 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Marathon returns next monthThe marathon returns to the region in May.18 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandWairoa flood investigation: Slipping more significant risk than slash, poplar tree riskForwarning of flooding should be predictable now, but time for action will remain short.16 Apr 04:01 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after reported stabbing and assaults in WairoaOne person has been arrested in relation to two incidents.15 Apr 09:26 PM
New ZealandNo storm, just hot April nights for Hawke’s BayBe ready for Thursday night - the minimum temperature is forecast to be 20C.10 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandEnd of highway bend known as 'Devil's Elbow' on table as NZTA considers new bridgeHawke's Bay's iconic and cyclone-smashed hairpin bend could be cut across by a bridge.09 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMormon church doubles as school after cyclone and floodSince last year the school has been in full cyclone-response mode.08 Apr 02:00 AM
KahuA 'full kete' and newfound confidence for women diversOne woman's quest to help females feed families and build confidence gathering kai.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Tell me I'm your boyfriend': Teen woke to armed mobster in her bedroomAnthony Pearce, who also stabbed a man in the neck, has argued against his sentence.27 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.25 Mar 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Heaven and earth': Three-hour drive no longer necessary for Wairoa chemo patientsCyclone Gabrielle was a catalyst for cancer treatment in northern Hawke's Bay.19 Mar 11:50 PM
New ZealandNew bridge plans at Puketapu revealed, Waikare bridge hopes still on iceA resource consent decision for the Waikare Gorge appears likely to be made in July.15 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandSheep dogs: From storm to form - Wairoa recovers at dog trialsIt was a battle to get the farm ready - but when it was Wairoa celebrated in style13 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail putting Napier-Wairoa train line options to GovernmentThe Napier-Wairoa railway line has had hardly any trains in the last decade.11 Mar 05:06 AM
New ZealandMeet Ātārangi: Chick is 700th kiwi released in northern Hawke's BayGroup notches record release for single conservation organisation.06 Mar 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne home, 40 owners: Fixing cyclone-hit properties isn't simple in Wairoa'One home has 40+ owners so permission's needed from at least 50 per cent of the owners.'29 Feb 10:38 PM
New ZealandWairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden ShearsResults from day one of competition in Masterton.29 Feb 09:54 PM
New ZealandStay out of the water: DoC warning after shark kills stranded whale"Well-meaning" volunteers warned they can create a risk to themselves and whales.27 Feb 12:29 AM
New ZealandMassive shark kills and devours stranded whale, attempted rescuer flees water'It took its whole head off. There are not many sharks that can do that.'26 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandEmergency services busy after multiple afternoon crashes in Hawke’s BayA car overturned on State Highway 2 south of Hastings.22 Feb 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe rubbish highway: Wairoa wants to close its dump and truck trash 125km to NapierWairoa Landfill is filling up fast. A surprising solution has been put forward.22 Feb 02:41 AM
New Zealand'Threatening': German visitors' motorbike stolen and paraded in front of themA father and son on a dream motorbike trip were left shaken after the ordeal.20 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncillor stands by decision to not offer Māhia railbike business rates remissionOne councillor says the business “needs to stand on its own”.19 Feb 11:39 PM
New ZealandHopes for no hitches in Waikare highway rebuildConsent for a 4km highway deviation between Napier and Wairoa is being considered.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'People make mistakes': Plea for drivers to slow down after 9 crash deaths in 9 weeksThere are many factors behind a spike in fatalities, police say.15 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandHow we're remembering the anniversary of the cycloneCommemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.13 Feb 11:13 PM
