New ZealandOn The Up: Lower Kingsgate Reserve reopens after repairs from Cyclone GabrielleFive footbridges were repaired, and a culvert was replaced during restoration.16 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhy this Hawke’s Bay gas seep is sparking global scientific interestSamples help study geological processes along the Hikurangi subduction zone.15 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf courseHamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn the Up: The young builder from Flaxmere aiming for national gloryGoulton will compete in the national in Hamilton for the Ken Read Trophy and a $10k prize.14 Apr 10:14 PM
New ZealandBone at Hastings work site identified; what you should do if you discover bonesPolice should be contacted immediately if you find a bone suspected of being human.14 Apr 09:50 PM
New Zealand‘That’s cowardice’: Councillor condemns gendered online threatsHawke's Bay mayors urge respect, condemning personal attacks on social media.14 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'We see a lot of tears': Hastings opens social supermarket for those in needSocial supermarket set to address food insecurity in Hastings.14 Apr 06:11 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Musician with Down syndrome finds voice through transformative therapy'Music is the most powerful thing in the world,' says Eskavan McCartney.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandAbsolutely outstanding in their field, and butcheryA specialised Hawke's Bay meat producer gets the big one despite the cyclone.14 Apr 02:15 AM
New Zealand'A lot of people are going without': Strain on community food hubMangaroa Marae's food hub supports 400 families from Wairoa to Pōrangahau.14 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle big blaze after controlled burn-off in Central Hawke's BayThe fire, which started about 3.30pm on Saturday, took until 10.30pm to control.13 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandBike and bus riders get their dayBike racks were pulled from Hawke's Bay buses five months ago.13 Apr 10:23 PM
New ZealandJoseph Parker invited to celebrate HB boxing club's anniversaryThe boxer's world title hopes could affect hopes to be in Hastings.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier gameFive games of Premier rugby saw 411 points, including 63 tries.13 Apr 02:49 AM
Kahu‘The building is a living being’: Māori cultural essence in spa designSculptures and patterns at the spa reflect deep Ngāti Whakaue heritage.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperation Sphinx: How undercover officers cracked the Ariki Rigby gang-related murderTop cop: 'I was always confident that we were going to get Mr Heremaia.'11 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up - Volunteering from home: The trend adding even more value to NZ's $4b industryHelping others remotely has surged since the Covid pandemic.11 Apr 05:05 PM
RacingRacing: Kiwi star at disadvantage in glamour Oaks clashRandwick card promises one of the hottest race days of the season.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlaxmere welcomes new supermarket after year-long waitFlaxmere's new supermarket opens tomorrow at the Flaxmere Village Centre.11 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Have a good life': Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killerMurdered woman's family and supporters turn out in force for Napier court sentencing. 10 Apr 11:37 PM
New Zealand'Thankful I’m still here’: Student who lost leg to cancer leads fundraiser walkStudents and staff walked over 2500km around a 500-metre track for the cause.10 Apr 06:05 PM
New Zealand'Felt very honoured': EIT valedictorian's journey from chef to nurseKayla Hughes is graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing and as one of two valedictorians.10 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKilled over a T-shirt: Gang member to be sentenced for hammer murder of teenHeremaia killed the 18-year-old with two hammer blows to the head in 202210 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Architecturally positive': Demolitions begin for new hotel for Havelock North CBD'It does take a few months to do this, but the end product’s going to be great.'10 Apr 03:36 AM
BusinessHours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's lifeA head start in race against blood cancer.09 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment'It’s just amazing how two different oncologists have totally different perspectives.'09 Apr 06:16 PM
New ZealandThe mountain ahead: Fight to buy back Kahurānaki maunga starts by climbing itHīkoi to Kahūranaki aims to show it's 'possible to reclaim whenua, one maunga at a time'.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Very special': Glider crash pilot remembered for kindness, teaching others to fly'I don’t believe you could get any more liked than him.'08 Apr 11:07 PM
New Zealand'Never seen her happier': Teen's police dog handling dream comes to life on the pageTeen who lives with cerebral palsy wrote, illustrated and published the book.08 Apr 10:17 PM
New Zealand'From growing up in Flaxmere to stepping onto one of the world’s greatest opera stages'Rising star from Hawke’s Bay secures opportunity with Royal Opera in London.07 Apr 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDevelopment company in liquidation owing $4m, owner disputes debtHikanui Capital was facing three Environment Court charges, which have been withdrawn.07 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandGrant Bruce Jarden, 71, dies after glider crashed into Hawke’s Bay Golf ClubThe incident has been referred to the Civil Aviation Authority.07 Apr 08:29 AM
New ZealandPerfume thieves in Napier caught on CCTV and phone camerasThey took some scents, but there wasn't much sense to it, shop owners say.07 Apr 03:53 AM
New ZealandForecasters keeping eye on 100km/h gusts expected for Hawke’s BayThere is a high chance the watch will be upgraded to a warning.07 Apr 12:17 AM
