New Zealand‘You couldn’t sit on that’: Toilet-goers furious as long drops vandalised'We do not want to close these, but if they continue to be damaged we may be forced to.'08 Dec 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTourism chief warns of decline as Hawke’s Bay council confirms funding to be axed'Who does not benefit from a website that has over 600,000 visitor sessions per annum?'08 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Perfect storm': Spike in fire risk sparks prohibited season'We’re trying to avert the possibility of catastrophic wildfires in Hawke’s Bay.'07 Dec 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Hawke's Bay company building affordable school classrooms in eight weeksThe offsite classrooms cut costs by more than half.07 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFergus Morunga: From stutter to success, a true Lindisfarne leader'Comfortable being uncomfortable': as he graduates from Lindisfarne College.07 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHastings home’s near miss after blaze: Open fire ban for twin citiesA prohibited fire season notice is now in place.03 Dec 10:23 PM
New ZealandMan sets boat on fire, crashes another boat through fence, rams vehicles, steals caravan - with a swim in between to escapeThe locals tried to box the man in to bring an end to a coastal community crime spree.03 Dec 01:41 AM
New Zealand'Mōrere is finally reawakened': Beloved hot springs to reopen after two years of closuresThe Mōrere Hot Springs will be open in time for Christmas. 02 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandFree service launched in Wairoa to help families cut power billsEnergyMate coaches visit homes, offering tips for drier, healthier, energy-efficient homes01 Dec 10:25 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay basks in early summer heat, hits 30CHawke's Bay hits 30°C; Wairoa and Taradale lead with warm temps.28 Nov 03:03 AM
New ZealandTurning niche to neat with property styling Refined SpacesKatie Kettle was once a Navy chief now she transforms homes by refining and rearranging.22 Nov 05:07 PM
New ZealandThe 50-metre channel: Will council's Wairoa River trial prevent flooding?The 50m overflow channel in the Wairoa River bar aims to improve flood management.21 Nov 11:14 PM
New ZealandPolice chasing culprit behind spate of five Hawke's Bay fires'We want whoever is responsible to be caught.'20 Nov 11:52 PM
New ZealandCyclone heroes celebrated at Hawke's Bay Forestry Awards'Forestry people opened roads, towed gear through flooded rivers.'17 Nov 11:33 PM
New ZealandHelicopter helps quell Mohaka bush fireSmoke was billowing from a hillside bushfire near Mohaka about 4.50pm on Thursday.15 Nov 01:28 AM
New Zealand'We don’t want our land to go': Whānau in path of planned Wairoa floodway feel 'threatened''I wouldn't like it if it was my land either,' Lawrence Yule says.11 Nov 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHomes wait list shrinking as house builds boomHawke's Bay applicants on the housing register are down close to 20% this year.08 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne farmer offloads 1500 of his 2000 ewes as Hawke's Bay-wide dry starts to set inDrought speculation for Hawke's Bay is premature, but the Bay is vulnerable, Niwa says.07 Nov 05:07 PM
New ZealandNew $20m rescue helicopter to boost Hawke’s Bay's lifesaving missionsAircraft ordered and due to arrive and begin operating in September 2026.05 Nov 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'World leader': Rocket Lab to celebrate 50th rocket launch from Mahia'It’s a neat atmosphere with all the people sitting in the sand dunes waiting for launch.'03 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Increasingly loud highway bridge becoming 'unnerving' to cross, truckie saysNew decking is to blame for the 'increased noise'.02 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa communications blackout caused by ‘deliberate damage’Households, schools, services and businesses across Wairoa were impacted.30 Oct 10:26 PM
New ZealandDamaged section of SH2 won't have two lanes for 14 monthsThe 'Devil's Elbow' has 15 major construction sites along it after Cyclone Gabrielle.15 Oct 11:02 PM
New Zealand'No safer than we were 18 months ago': Emergency reforms can't come soon enough for Hawke's BayWairoa Mayor Craig Little is calling for urgency from the Government in its overhaul.13 Oct 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan who owns 45 homes on why he isn't lowering rents as interest rates dropMore than 50 people are applying for rentals in Hawke’s Bay when one becomes available.10 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandTown that introduced NZ’s first Māori ward doesn't seem bothered by itJust two people made submissions about the under-review ward, both in favour.09 Oct 09:06 PM
New ZealandNapier claims third Ross Shield title in a rowNapier has won 19 tournament games in a row since the start of the 2021 competition.07 Oct 07:13 PM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after SH2 motorcycle crashThe crash was at Tangoio, 7km north of Whirinaki.03 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandMillions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sitesAn award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.02 Oct 07:03 PM
New ZealandDream comes true for Hawke's Bay man with major prize winThe Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Lottery winner thought he was being scammed.01 Oct 09:03 PM
New ZealandNew project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deathsA new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.01 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandWairoa Trust hands back last of damaged homesTātau Tātau o Te Wairoa hands back last of 24 homes repaired after Gabrielle.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack home 19 months after Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged WairoaWhānau who have been out of their homes for 19 months get back the key to the door.29 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandKeeping Barry Cup and grassroots rugby aliveWairoa scored seven tries to beat Tihirau Victory, who came 300km to play.29 Sep 10:37 PM
