KahuBrian Tamaki cancels drag queen event created by ex-Destiny Church memberTamaki's team will put pressure on Hastings and Gisborne libraries to follow Rotorua.20 Mar 10:35 PM
New Zealand'What's your legacy?': Emotion-charged challenge from Napier City Rovers legendWatch: Napier City Rovers' new-look squad's challenge to leave a legacy.19 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandTraining exercise: Police ask public to keep away from old Westpac building in HastingsSpectators are asked to stay away from the old Westpac building during the exercise.18 Mar 11:05 PM
New ZealandFirefighter injured as ceiling collapses in Hastings homeThe senior firefighter was taken to hospital after falling 2.7m in the blaze.18 Mar 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings mechanic hangs up overalls after six decades under the bonnetGraham Smith has worked for the same business since 1964.18 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Strikes at the heart': Houses frozen, cash and luxury vehicles seized by policePolice say they are 'stripping assets derived through drug-dealing activity'.17 Mar 09:55 PM
New ZealandYoung mum who's collected 638 Golden Books: ‘My husband banned me from the op shops for two years’Elvira Guylott says her hobby is a 'bad obsession', but she has her husband on board now.17 Mar 04:10 AM
New ZealandIt might be chilly at night - but it isn't the worst weather aroundTemperatures are forecast to range from a pleasant 22 degrees to just 5 this week.17 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandIt's 4-2 to the Saints in the big ball gameThe Mets were the favourites, but it was all hail the Saints on finals day.17 Mar 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Warning shot': Hawke’s Bay stopbanks have 'major inherent weaknesses', report findsA farmer was so concerned about stopbank failure, he paid $13k for an engineer's opinion.15 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of murder of Javon Aranui namedName suppression continues for a second man charged with murder.14 Mar 09:01 PM
New ZealandThe man hiding $50 notes in public spaces across the countryA chance encounter with a beggar beside a KFC inspired him to start the movement.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating man's death in Hastings motelPolice are awaiting the results of a post-mortem after a death at a Karamu Rd North motel.12 Mar 11:37 PM
AthleticsFourth national title beckons on Hulls' windy road to ParisShe won 200 metres titles in 2021, 2022, and 2023 - but she has a bigger goal.12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandFarming to football: New Napier City Rover an ex-NZ age-grade and World Cup repA young Kiwi footballer's travels have taken him around the world and now to Napier.12 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Massive recession’ likely for Hawke’s Bay, mayor saysEconomists and CEOs see light at the end of the tunnel. What about on the streets?12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDonation goes some way to saving Hawke's Bay Knowledge Bank as pause loomsPrivate donation enables the digital archive to continue for three months.12 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMāori King, politicians expected to descend on Ngāti Kahungunu huiThe hui at Omāhu Marae follows several that drew thousands across the motu.12 Mar 12:31 AM
New ZealandHorse of the Year 2024: Sophie Scott is the quinella queenSophie Scott rides victorious in the $80,000 Olympic Cup at HOTY in Hastings.11 Mar 01:56 AM
KahuTairāwhiti conservationist discovers new mānuka speciesGraeme Atkins confirms new manuka species 20 years after initial find.10 Mar 10:38 PM
KahuNgāti Kahungunu set to host next phase of iwi movement opposing government policyNgāti Kahungunu will host hui to address government policies.10 Mar 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThey wanted a backyard pool - as soon as workers arrived, things 'didn't feel right'Warren Hanger has spent $80,000 on what is currently a breeding ground for mosquitoes.10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after serious crash south of Hastings, third person critically injuredA woman in her 70s was transferred to Wellington and remains in ICU with serious injuries.10 Mar 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlaxmere teen signs with Hawks: 'I had a ball in my hands when I started walking'Zoram Smiler's rise through the Hawke's Bay age groups is complete.09 Mar 10:34 PM
New ZealandGift for the Taker: Kiwi fan's special taonga for WWE legend‘Well, I really admire this man so much that I’ll give him a part of who we are.'09 Mar 08:08 AM
New Zealand'Catastrophic': Banned driver sped from cops before crashing into photographersThe forbidden driver who had earlier sped away from police faced several charges.08 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Infamous mankini-wearing Aussie makes Horse of the Year debutHe wore an itsy bitsy teenie weenie orange plunging-top mankini.08 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandHastings cannabis plant the 'size of a big Christmas tree'Stolen-then-abandoned bush turns out to be a massive cannabis plant.08 Mar 12:58 AM
New Zealand'It’s vital we factor this': Flood protection had no chance against Gabrielle - reportFurther work required to design appropriate flood mitigation.08 Mar 12:56 AM
New ZealandGrandstand empty but no shortage of seatingThousands are expected in the last days of the Horse of the Year Show.07 Mar 09:19 PM
New ZealandSeveral seriously injured and major road blocked following crashPakowhai Rd was closed and diversions in place along Te Ara Kahikatea and Elwood Rd.07 Mar 12:16 AM
New Zealand'All so horsey': Good things from small packages at HOYPocket rockets take to the Horse of Year arena.06 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandFrom Napier City Rovers to the Premier League and the World CupNapier City Rovers is where it started for Scottish football international Jonathan Gould.05 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Get on with the job sooner': Government streamlines flood protectionIt's believed a streamlined consent process should enable a faster Hawke's Bay rebuild.05 Mar 04:42 AM
