Hawkes Bay TodayWatch: Wairoa residents kayak through streets as torrential rain floods town'We just can’t get the water away fast enough.'03 Jan 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayFrom Hawke’s Bay to Dubai: Inside life working on a 74-metre superyacht'There’s always lots going on. Boat romances and drama, and all of that.'03 Jan 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodaySevere thunderstorms threaten torrential rain, hailMetService warns the storms could trigger flash flooding and make driving hazardous.02 Jan 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'It’s prime stuff': Over 500 more homes in pipeline for Havelock NorthOne developer says there appears to be a 'gross oversupply' of planned subdivisions.02 Jan 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodaySevere thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remainHeavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.02 Jan 05:11 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHeavy rain warning for parts of Hawke’s Bay issued, police plead for driver caution70-100mm of rain is likely north of Napier, with peaks at up to 25mm an hour.01 Jan 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today‘Tracking really, really well’: Hawke’s Bay tourism bouncing back'We’re seeing people from all over the place. It’s a real UN delegation.'01 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow to slow time down when a year starts to feel like a few weeks - Wyn DrabbleOPINION: Age activates a fast-forward button and there is no pause facility.01 Jan 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayMerchant urges IRD crackdown as firewood sales soar on Facebook'I counted 60 in Napier, Hastings and Central Hawke’s Bay on Marketplace in one day.'01 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for the then-missing Marokopa family.01 Jan 04:06 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayFireworks still the boom attraction on New Year’s Eve800 driver breath tests were done at a Hawke's Bay checkpoint and no-one failed.01 Jan 03:20 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayThe story behind Hawke’s Bay’s blossom spot: Japanese families turn crash sites into memorialsThe reason the photo spot exists is because of immense tragedy and generosity.31 Dec 10:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'She's really good': Jobseeker coach hired her client to help expand her businessAnna wanted to expand and realised Carlee's 'outgoing' personality would be perfect.31 Dec 09:55 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.31 Dec 09:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayThe final straw – seagull nest leads to flood at Napier pharmacyThe pharmacy had no idea about the homemaking seagull as 58mm of rain fell in the CBD.31 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA win, finally, after run of seconds for Hastings partnership – John JenkinsOPINION: In the space of less than a month, the stable endured six runner-up placings.31 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayClub patron Emma Twigg returns for Hawke’s Bay rowing’s 150 years New YearTwigg won a World Beach Sprint rowing title seven weeks ago.31 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayAuckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s EveA North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather. 31 Dec 05:32 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayFirst road death victim of Christmas holiday period namedCarl Duncan was fatally struck on McGrath St, Napier, near the junction with Wellesley Rd.31 Dec 01:34 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayOn The Up: Inside their Xmas tree was an unexpected surprise – 3 hatchlings to nurse to healthA Havelock North couple fossicked through the branches and found a different kind of gift.30 Dec 11:31 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayShe was killed in a 'unique way' - now police want to speak to men who visited her houseTeishallia Te Paea likely died some time before her body was discovered.30 Dec 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayA Hawke's Bay council's debt has nearly tripled in a year to $110mOne Hawke's Bay council's debt has risen quickly, while two others have bucked the trend.30 Dec 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayAdvocate for blind and low-vision Māori awarded ONZMChrissie Cowan has become an international leader in indigenous eyecare advocacy.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew Year Honours: Teacher and sports coach recognised with KSMDel Whyte retired from teaching four years ago, but still yearns for school cricket wins.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFormer Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst named ONZM in New Year HonoursHazlehurst oversaw a record $2.1b upgrade of Hastings’ core infrastructure.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'You never do the job for a gong': Rural fire chief awarded King's medalPatrick O'Rourke, 68, has served the Rissington brigade for more than 30 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodaySir Rod Drury heads Hawke’s Bay list in New Year HonoursA knighthood, ONZMs and KSMs - nine from Hawke's Bay are on the list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today‘I use my voice unapologetically’: Julie Hart honoured for family violence workHastings-based family violence advocate made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFirefighter whose dedicated life to helping communities honoured with King's Service Medal'It became my profession, and it became part of what I am.'30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayNew Year Honours: KSM for Havelock North church ministerRev Wayne Toleafoa has spent a lifetime serving Pasifika communities.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOne dead after car goes over bank on SH2 north of NapierTwo other crashes on Hawke's Bay roads today caused lane closures but no injuries.30 Dec 12:05 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'A privilege': Pod of dolphins joins Hawke’s Bay man foiling through surf'I was just cruising around and they were jumping around me, in and out of the water.'29 Dec 11:15 PM
