New ZealandFrom the disappearance to the chaotic trial: The murder of Yanfei BaoTrue crime podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch. 27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRemembering a strawberry pioneerBill Scott was ahead of the game in the berry-growing world.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil votes to trial opening Splash Planet next winter - without the poolsIt'll run at a reduced entry price, with no pools open.27 Jun 03:04 AM
New ZealandMotorsport legend slams NZ's plan to remove full licence driving test'That is just ludicrous. That’s not economics, that’s just stupidity.'26 Jun 10:17 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay councils set rates rises - ranging from 5.2% to 15%Napier's needed bumping to keep library open, Hastings still in cyclone struggle-street.26 Jun 09:40 PM
New ZealandFrom highway to the bush: Spiked car crashes, police dogs track down pair insideThey'd avoided two sets of police road spikes but couldn’t avoid a third.26 Jun 01:53 AM
New Zealand'Locals supporting locals': Rural ambulance efforts recognised They provide 24/7 coverage, handling emergencies from crashes to cardiac arrests.25 Jun 11:22 PM
New ZealandArts festival to return, with a circus spectacleThe Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival returns in October after last year's cancellation.25 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers face must-win clashes to keep league hopes aliveNapier City Rovers' National League hopes rest on unleashing a prolonged winning run.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.” 25 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandCould a winter playground save Splash Planet?Keeping some attractions open as a playground could extend the park's season to 160 days.25 Jun 01:55 AM
PoliticsNorthland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.25 Jun 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Constant battle': Couch dumping into beloved stream infuriatesGlyn Harrison and his 12-year-old daughter Micah aren’t your typical armchair critics.24 Jun 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller listJudi Hopkinson worked for five years on a psychological drama, and it's paying off.24 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice on alert ahead of Hastings funeralPolice are monitoring traffic between Napier and Hastings for a funeral.24 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay youth basketball teams set for international debut in ThailandThe Bay Falcons will send under-12 and under-14 teams to Thailand.24 Jun 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the worksThe biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.24 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'His death has had a huge impact': Napier First XV's inspiration Coach Willie Tran praised his team's character after a tough first half.23 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Scary as hell': Council couldn't find way to stop hoarding before weekend inferno'I just knew that one day this would happen.'23 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyLost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contestChristchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.23 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandCheap food boxes in Hawke’s Bay, if you attend cooking and growing workshopsMai Kai is an initiative dedicated to strengthening food systems in Hawke’s Bay.22 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: The Hawke's Bay disability fitness programme making national waves'If it’s that this big in Hawke’s Bay, what would it be elsewhere?'22 Jun 09:48 PM
New ZealandCrowds of up to 15,000 at Matariki fires on Hawke's Bay beaches'The twinkling fires dotted north and south as far as Te Awanga was magical.'22 Jun 02:35 AM
New ZealandHome scorched as hoarded goods that surrounded it go up in flamesFirefighters are keeping a close watch to ensure the piles of debris do not reignite.21 Jun 02:38 AM
New ZealandOne dead, six hurt in spate of overnight house firesOne person has been found dead after a house fire in the lower North Island. 20 Jun 06:39 PM
New ZealandBrewing kindness: The volunteers bringing comfort one cuppa at a timeThe group once had 25 volunteers, but now there are only eight.20 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandStabbing in Hawke’s Bay, one taken to hospital with serious woundsOne person was taken into custody at the scene.19 Jun 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Living expressions': Pou returned to Hastings Civic Square after restorationThe 19 pou have stood as cultural markers in the heart of the city.19 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Hand of God' controversy in schoolboy rugby scrumCrestfallen Hastings Boys' players were 'pretty emotional' about the incident, says coach.19 Jun 04:29 AM
New ZealandColdest morning of the year hits Hawke's Bay, just in time for MatarikiDon't worry, it's warming up now.19 Jun 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Overly aggressive' letter from Napier mayoral candidate upsets national motor caravan bodyThe board removed Nigel Simpson as Hawke's Bay chair just one month into the role.18 Jun 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishingEveryone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?17 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeen girl charged with interfering in murder case of 15-year-old Napier school boyPolice say a witness was approached and allegedly threatened on May 12.17 Jun 04:44 AM
New Zealand'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'17 Jun 12:02 AM
