PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: When farmers say ‘trust us’, should we believe them?OPINION: They once lauded the Tank process. Now it's here and real, suddenly they hate it.20 May 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFamily want answers from men who left a hitchhiker to die alone, trapped in crashed carPolice never charged anyone after Hemi Rapaea's death on SH2, south of Hastings, in 2016.20 May 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWhen StarJam fell silent, Hawke's Bay found its voiceHB Jammers now host about 60 participants and plan to expand to Flaxmere.20 May 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOn the Up: HB Jammers brings music and joy back to Hawke’s Bay disabled youthStarJam's collapse in November 2024 affected over 60 young people in Hawke's Bay. HB Jammers was formed three months later to continue the music workshops.Watch20 May 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'A bloody beating': Police find victim unsteady on his feet at scene of fatal attack Javon Aranui was rushed to hospital in an ambulance but died the next day.20 May 06:00 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayMōrere Hot Springs to reopen next week after being shut for two monthsThe tourist attraction has been closed for critical infrastructure repairs.20 May 05:03 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'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
Hawkes Bay TodayPolice arrive at fatal crash, charge survivor with firearms offencesPolice are investigating the events before the crash.20 May 04:06 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayPatients paying over $200 to visit after-hours in Palmerston NorthThe Government announced a boost to urgent care services over the next four years.20 May 03:52 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayPukupuku moved from Wellington to Hawke's BayThis is the first inter-sanctuary kiwi move since their mainland return.20 May 03:43 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayTeen charged with assault with weapon after bottles thrown at cycle race from uteThe black ute has also been seized and police are aiming to speak to the driver.20 May 01:49 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves''We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'20 May 12:41 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayMore than 100 council jobs hit by restructure, staff told not to go to mediaSource: Process handled in 'an impersonal, top-down manner' with little regard for impact.19 May 10:51 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay Civil Defence appoints new bossThe ex-Taranaki Civil Defence group manager says there are a lot of changes to be made.19 May 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFatally injured man lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.19 May 06:00 AM
Hawkes Bay Today76-year-old completes Hawke’s Bay Marathon, nears 200th race milestone'Crossing the line is the ultimate achievement - finishing is winning.'19 May 04:31 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Mum Talks' help young driver find his wayA teen caught driving illegally found mentorship and now aims to join the police.19 May 03:36 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCommunity event raises $53k for Hawke's Bay Rescue HelicopterClaire Wilson says her 'little horse event' is punching above its weight.19 May 03:13 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier: Group with weapons smashed vehicle as person inside called policeThe alleged offenders fled the scene in another vehicle.19 May 03:05 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayNine dead in six weeks in Hawke's Bay, grim road milestone loomsTwo people died in separate crashes on Kopu Rd and Racecourse Rd.18 May 10:29 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWhen speed limit on Napier-Taupō state highway will increaseThe limit was cut to 80km/h in February 2022. Now it's going back to 100km/h.18 May 09:57 PM
Hawkes Bay TodaySingle-vehicle crash in Waipawa leaves one deadEmergency services responded at 4.05am on Racecourse Rd.18 May 03:13 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayBudget 2025 will expand access to after-hours healthcare in WairoaUrgent care services will expand in Wairoa as part of Budget 2025.18 May 02:38 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayVillagers end Mighty Maroons' unbeaten runHavelock's Flanders brothers take the field in a win against Taradale.18 May 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today‘Not just a body of water’: Wastewater pipe being built under river draws strong opposition'No adversely affected persons and no special circumstances,' the council report says.17 May 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'damaging' and untrue - policeTeen homicide victim Kaea Karauria will be laid to rest next to his beloved Papa.16 May 09:31 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Life or death': $900 surgery needed for blind rescue kittenHastings miracle kitten survives alone and blind, before SPCA intervention.16 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNapier-Taupō road’s rugged 1898 allure: Gail PopeOPINION: The driver dispatched a homing pigeon bound for Napier. 16 May 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayMeet the first husband and wife to represent NZ at world 8-ball champsThe couple are seeking sponsors to help cover the $8000 per person cost.16 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAustralasian Open once held in Hastings: Michael Fowler OPINION: Most of the early Hastings mayors were avid tennis players. 16 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Jenkins: English jumps jockeys join Hawke's Bay ranksOPINION: 'Horses are trained differently here, without the hills like back home.'16 May 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOn The Up: Hawke's Bay winery turns noble rot into sweet wine successAskerne Wines has used Botrytis on semillon grapes since 1999.16 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Budget lever the Govt could pull to lift NZ out of economic doldrumsOPINION: NZ has long aspired to have an energy-resilient economy. This is a way to do it.16 May 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Flaxmere's time': 150 social homes planned for Hawke's BayHawke’s Bay was chosen due to high emergency housing needs and waitlists.16 May 03:01 AM
