Hawkes Bay TodayBiggest NZ dam since Clyde gets $18m Govt loan to test its viabilityBackers say the dam could support more than 1800 new permanent jobs in Hawke's Bay.06 Apr 09:07 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayTip-off leads to find of undersized pāua at Hawke’s Bay beachVehicle and fishing equipment seized after four people caught with 153 undersized pāua.03 Apr 03:00 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'We are in safe hands': Hawke's Bay awards showcase best of primary sector Charles and Mandy Yule of Whakamarumaru Station named Silver Fern Farms Farmer of Year.03 Apr 12:00 AM
Hawkes Bay TodaySport and community clubs targeted in spate of Hawke’s Bay burglariesSince February, police have investigated nine burglaries at clubs across the region.02 Apr 01:37 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayIce baths and yoga: High school health class helping kids practise stress managementTeacher Caitlin Cahill is teaching stress management techniques she wishes she learned.31 Mar 11:41 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWhen sheep were recorded 'singing' Pōkarekare Ana: Unearthing a region's music history27 Mar 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'We have been living in hell': Greyhound rehoming workers' shutdown fears26 Mar 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'Crisis': Devastated McCain growers want an overhaul of food value chain'The question we have to ask is, why can't they make money?'24 Mar 11:16 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWaipawa to get $100,000 town centre refresh with park, library and sign upgrades'Welcome to Waipawa' signs will be refreshed and relocated as part of town improvements. 24 Mar 09:07 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayBig Lotto win at small town's petrol station claimed by Auckland man'I checked my ticket, which was still in the car door, and saw one of the lines.'23 Mar 08:41 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHe almost went to jail over a road sign – now he’s won the fight to get it changed'I nearly went to jail. But those signs didn’t belong there.'19 Mar 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWaipawa Lotto ticket wins $333k First Division share in midweek drawThe BP Waipawa ticket is one of three sharing $1m First Division.19 Mar 03:11 AM
Wednesday21°C13°COccasional rain, becoming persistent and heavier and from late morning with possible thunderstorms. Northeasterlies.
Friday22°C12°CPartly cloudy, with the chance of a shower until afternoon. Southeasterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Liam Lawson deserves a Formula 1 commentary team that knows he existsOPINION: In Japan, he gained more places than any other driver. Not that you'd have known.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayPressure on health services as cocaine use doubles in Hawke’s Bay and GisborneThe region also has the second-highest meth use in NZ and low prices at $306 a gram.05 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodaySushi shop waits six weeks for owed money after account hackedThe owner says she was unable to contact Uber Eats while it investigated the scam.04 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayFirst Dannevirke solar farm under construction, with plans for another in 2027The project's expected capacity is 23MW, the equivalent of powering 5000 homes.03 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Jenkins: Positive signs as horses step out on renovated Hastings race trackOPINION: Trainers and riders who worked on the course give it the tick of approval.03 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay Today'Most meteoric rise I can think of': Field athletics protege joining Sam Ruthe's Kiwi teamHe didn't make the podium at the national schools champs. Four months later, he's soaring.03 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryAll eyes on Cyclone Vaianu as sodden Northland braces for more rain and galesSix roads in the Far North are closed because of flooding caused by today's rain.07 Apr 04:03 AM
The CountryThe Country: Beef + Lamb NZ Mid-Season UpdateOn today: Kate Acland, Damien O'Connor, Mark Ericksen, John McOviney, and Phil Duncan. 07 Apr 01:47 AM
The Country150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.07 Apr 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStrongest El Niño in a century? What this rare phenomenon could bringWashington Post: More Pacific cyclones are likely during 'super El Niño' events.07 Apr 12:27 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayNangs: What nitrous oxide does to your body and your brainWhat are the health impacts - and can they be reversed?11 Feb 02:00 AM
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 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
Driven Car GuideThe World Car of the Year award winners have been revealed, with EVs shutting out ICEThe BMW iX3 took the top award, while EVs dominated all other categories as well.07 Apr 06:05 AM
Driven Car GuideBentley shut down its entire factory to make a film of Travis Pastrana doing skids. Here’s how they did it.The factory was shut down for 3 days, something the company says has never happened before07 Apr 04:05 AM
Driven Car GuideUltra-rare Mercedes E 500 with just 422km on the clock becomes museum starOne of just 500 built, the E 500 Limited was a send off for the iconic W124 saloon.07 Apr 02:05 AM
Driven Car GuideThe first GWMs with ride and handling localised by a former Holden handling guru have arrived in NZThe Haval H6 HEV is the first to be available with AT-1 tweaks by Rob Trubiani.07 Apr 12:05 AM
OneRoofAward-winning divorce house for sale: 'Everybody who walks in goes wow'Kiwi marked the start of her new life as a single woman with special commission.07 Apr 06:15 PM
OneRoofOne of Auckland’s oldest homes is up for grabsCottage is the last remaining private home in Howick's Fencibles settlement.07 Apr 06:00 PM
OneRoofInterior designer converts 1860s villa into luxury retreat - ‘needs to be seen to be believed’Just four walls of the original home remain.07 Apr 05:50 PM
OneRoofQueenstown’s tiniest luxury home snapped up after agents bombarded“This has been one of the most successful campaigns I have ever been involved in."07 Apr 07:43 AM
OneRoofMortgagee auction: Luxury Coromandel spots up for grabs as developer blames tough market06 Apr 08:02 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayHawke's Bay premier club rugby to kick off with eight teamsAotea and Central Hawke’s Bay have both decided to play in a lower grade.19 Mar 02:29 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCouncil pledges $200,000 to rebuild Hawke's Bay swing bridgeThe rebuild would be a big leap of reconnection for the Central Hawke's Bay community. 17 Mar 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayCommonwealth Games hopes on line for Central Hawke's Bay heptathleteBriana Stephenson won the hurdles and the long jump at the national championships.16 Mar 01:46 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayEnd of an era: Story’s Clothing to shut its Ruataniwha St doorsThe clothing store has been a mainstay on Ruataniwha St since 1999. 13 Mar 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodaySecond-Hand Sunday unites community over items too good for the dumpThe community took one person's trash and made it their treasure on Second-Hand Sunday.11 Mar 12:49 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCricket: Napier Tech secure overall championship as Cornwall jump to secondTech’s combined tally of 102.5 points across all formats can’t be topped.09 Mar 02:13 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayFine Hawke’s Bay weekend ahead as scooter riders hit the highway to WellingtonMetService expects sun and mid-20s highs across Hawke's Bay all weekend.05 Mar 12:15 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayOn The Up: ‘All the week’s worries fade away’ - Irish Ceilidh dance night comes to Ōtāne hallBreige Rendell says everyone is welcome at the hall for an evening of Ceilidh dance.03 Mar 08:25 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayAutumn arrives with a bang as Hawke’s Bay gets first dusting of snowIt didn't last long, but it was a sight for cold eyes.02 Mar 02:08 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCouncil wants to allow solar power installations without resource consentIt could get easier for farms, businesses and landowners to generate renewable energy.01 Mar 11:49 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayPolice called to murder mystery train ride for real-life intervention'They put her in the back of the car and she was screaming, absolutely screaming.'25 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayWaipukurau butcher goes for national supermarket sausage making titleMark Bean hopes to charm the local Tuatapere judges with his smoky beef maple sausage.24 Feb 10:14 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayFrom fulltime builder to artist: Transforming an old highway petrol stop into a gallery'It has been a bit of a leap of faith, but art is my passion.'24 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Hugely positive': Fewer Hawke's Bay rescue helicopter missions in 2025The Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter said the most notable decline was in search and rescue. 22 Feb 11:31 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'I really grieve a life for him': Why doctors removed teeth of toddler with rare conditionGrayson's mum Amber says potentially fatal syndrome has 'turned our world upside down'.20 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Jenkins: Racing poised for Hastings return in three monthsOPINION: Two new rails have had to be purchased for Hastings before racing can resume.20 Feb 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayArt Deco Festival week arrives in Hawke's Bay, and a blue sky stunner is predictedMore than 5000 tickets sold for paid events with thousands more expected to flood streets.17 Feb 02:07 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'It was beautiful': Rain doesn't dampen regional kapa haka competition's shineThousands braved the mud to watch Kahungunu's finest performances.16 Feb 11:51 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'Long night': Campground damaged, narrow miss for family homeA Waipawa family count themselves fortunate after a large tree narrowly missed their home.16 Feb 12:27 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'Significant and lasting harm': Nang sanctions are tough for a reason, Health Minister saysSimeon Brown is examining how effective the Government's toughened sanctions have been.12 Feb 05:24 PM
