Hawkes Bay TodayChristmas holiday road toll at two after separate Hawke’s Bay deathsPolice are urging anyone who saw or helped the man to call them.29 Dec 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayCracking yarn: How a Fantasyland relic became lodged in a coastal bushA lost relic of Hastings' beloved theme park stares manically out of the foliage.29 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWaterspout forms off popular Hawke’s Bay holiday beachThe waterspout formed offshore between Waimārama Beach and Bare Island.29 Dec 03:24 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHuge response as hosts hand over the reins of Napier community Christmas dinner'I’m here for Jim and Joanne. I needed a kick up the bum and they gave it to me.'29 Dec 03:10 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayWatch: Waterspout touches down off Waimārama Beach, Hawke's BayVideo shows the rare moment near Bare Island during stormy weather at the popular Hawke's Bay beach. Video / SuppliedWatch29 Dec 02:52 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Millions of dollars': Farmers rejoice as rain hits parched Hawke's Bay paddocksThe stress reliever that Hawke's Bay farmers needed has arrived.29 Dec 01:22 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayFireworks and bands ready to rock Hawke’s Bay on New Year’s Eve The occasion was once dominated by disorder in the streets, but is now a family night out.29 Dec 12:37 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayFestival delays opening, holiday plans disrupted as upgraded weather warnings cloak NZMetService has issued orange rain and wind warnings for much of the country. 28 Dec 10:42 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'It's a wonderful life': Inside NZ's only Trappist monasteryOnly six monks now live at Kopua, down from a peak community of 27. 28 Dec 07:52 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia'It was just one of those light bulb moments like ‘holy s*** I need this.'28 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Probably good to have a plan B': Last week of 2025 to be wet and wildHeavy rain is expected in holiday hotspots including Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Coromandel.28 Dec 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayShy support worker to burlesque star: How the stage helped Napier woman to love her body'Don’t try to change yourself. You’re given this body for a reason, you’ve got to own it.'27 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodaySport, agriculture, fitness: Accident-prone Hawke's Bay's 2025 ACC claimsHawke’s Bay residents are making more than $200 million of claims to ACC each year.26 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Quite hairy': Four swept off their feet and into rip by strong currentsOne Waipātiki Beach lifeguard managed to rescue three people in one go.26 Dec 01:32 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Feel a bit sick': Antique store raided on Boxing Day as silver prices soarThieves smashed through a lock, door and three cabinets to target items made of silver.25 Dec 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayCannabis leaves and selling a co-worker’s bike: Behind the counter as an op shop workerA customer once opened a donated book and found pressed marijuana leaves.25 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA robot could be my future caregiver - I dread the thought of it wiping my mouthOPINION: In Japan, robots have been used in aged care for more than a decade.25 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayCaptain Kirk and family get a welcome at Hawke’s Bay maraeDavid Kirk had been through a few pōwhiri, but none quite as unique as this one.25 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBary notches another winning double with his small team – John JenkinsOPINION: One of the winners came in despite odds of 45 to one.25 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionNeil Kirton: The misconceptions about Hawke’s Bay’s new public transport networkOPINION: How were routes decided? Was there consultation? Your questions answered.24 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'You feel pretty badass': Inside the motorbike group for 155 Hawke’s Bay women'My life two years ago was completely different. I never ever expected it.'24 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHigh-flying families: Trio of private jets at airport ‘incredible’ for regionA family in Forbes Asia's top 25 list has chosen Hawke's Bay for a Christmas stay.24 Dec 01:38 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayMan whose hillside home was scorched by fire faces wait to see damage inside'I’m just hoping it hasn’t gone through to the lounge area.'24 Dec 12:19 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayWairoa River mouth fix completed, spillway reaches ‘pivotal moment’'Their sacrifice will directly help to protect Wairoa’s future for generations to come.'23 Dec 09:13 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayGetting kids active: $1 for young people to get into public pools in HastingsNew free membership is open to Hastings residents aged 12 to 24.23 Dec 08:55 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew police commander for Eastern DistrictJoel Lamb is a former Southland Area Commander and acting Southern District Commander.23 Dec 08:51 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’s Bay wildfire: Highway reopens, investigator to probe cause of destructive blazeStructures 'destroyed' after a bus reportedly caught fire at the bottom of a hill.23 Dec 08:12 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayMahia Peninsula could be free of possums by 2027Recent checks suggest fewer than 100 possums remain in Mahia Scenic Reserve.23 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke's Bay will record its worst road toll in five yearsProvisional statistics show 21 people have died this year from Wairoa to Tararua.23 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayFrom a popular dragstrip to some of NZ's best wine: The curious case of the soil under ThunderparkThe old riverbed was considered “almost worthless”. Not now.23 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOpinion: Christmas, Jesus, and what gifts say about usOpinion: A thoughtful present is important. God got the gift to us spot on.23 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFire crews contain Hawke’s Bay wildfire after fierce winds and evacuationsStructures 'destroyed' after a bus reportedly caught fire at the bottom of a hill.23 Dec 05:14 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayRāhui in place after death on beach north of NapierPolice were called to the stretch of coastline about 2.30pm on Monday.23 Dec 01:04 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayChristmas cracker: Forecast firms up and Hawke’s Bay is set to sizzleChristmas Day highs will peak at or near 30C across Napier, Hastings and Wairoa.23 Dec 12:32 AM
