New Zealand'Your grades don't define you': Hawke's Bay teen to receive academic award from PMRupert Heslop’s still got a few lessons to learn, such as always fully read your emails.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Peace of mind at last’: Community's homes get green light three years after cyclone'Thank you for your patience, your persistence and for staying the course.'17 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandNew show hunter champs rides into Hastings after Horse of the Year cancelledA new three-day competition at the Tōmoana Showgrounds is coming.17 Feb 01:22 AM
New Zealand'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
New Zealand'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
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle debt: Hastings residents will pay recovery fee for next 16 yearsThree years after the cyclone, home and business owners are facing a long-term headache.16 Feb 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe key focus for Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti's new police bossHawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti's new police boss has started in the role.15 Feb 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It’s verging on ridiculous': Winemaker stunned by earliest harvest in 45 years'Climate change can not be ignored. The seasons have been getting consistently earlier.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner continues to probe cyclone's night of deadly chaosJoseph Ahuriri, who disappeared during the cyclone, was added to the coroner's list.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeaving 'happy place': Residents tearful as council evacuates camp over landslide risk'It's absolutely devastating. Financially, just a massive, massive blow, I tell you.'13 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay rain alert extends through the weekendThe original alert was for 11 hours – now it's for more than two days.13 Feb 02:21 AM
New Zealand'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
New Zealand'Nothing is saveable': Accidental fuel explosion caused devastating hillside home fireOne person was critically injured as the fire ripped through the building.12 Feb 01:35 AM
New Zealand'It consumes me': Barking dog dispute leaves owner afraid to leave homeMore than 50 complaints have been made about the barking of Sam Hall's two Jack Russells.11 Feb 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlans for 1000 new homes for Flaxmere still in pipeline, but years awayFlaxmere's two biggest housing projects are still coming, but the timing has changed.11 Feb 05:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShe bought a farm for her 12 dogs to run around, now she's inviting other poochesWhen Elizabeth Mallory bought a 40-acre farm near Dannevirke, it wasn’t to farm it.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pen pushing and not enough action': Te Araroa pleads for urgent stream worksThe Gisborne District Council plans emergency works on the stream before forecast rain.11 Feb 04:52 AM
New ZealandPolice seek CCTV as stabbed Hastings man fights for life in hospital Officers arrived at the address and found a man with 'severe injuries'.11 Feb 12:26 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay to host kapa haka festival for the first time in 16 yearsUp to 10,000 people are expected to watch the Te Kahu o Te Amorangi Kapa Haka Regionals. 10 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandTwo people in ED with nerve damage from nang abuse amid Hawke's Bay ‘epidemic’ Community leaders held a crisis meeting on widespread recreational nang use in the region.10 Feb 05:14 PM
New ZealandTeen ballerina left home at 14 to chase global stage dreamShe faces summer school costs of $16,000 to $20,000 for fees, flights and board.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNavy panel deliberates on alleged kiss request by senior officerThe unnamed officer faces up to two years in prison if found guilty.10 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning lifted but stormy conditions to persist'Torrential rain and frequent lightning' had been expected in the Hastings district.10 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandOne person critically injured in hillside house fire in Hawke's BayA rescue helicopter is flying one person in a critical condition to Wellington Hospital.10 Feb 02:44 AM
New ZealandTributes flow for Rotorua nanny with 'heart of gold' now the focus of homicide investigationThe body of 65-year-old Sharlene Smith was found in a Hawke's Bay worksite. 09 Feb 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay has its first Winter Olympian – and she's representing another country'It genuinely means everything to me. This has been my dream since I was a child.'09 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside the $50m St Marys Bay build where buyers pay $10m+ for space and viewsConstruction started in 2024 and is due to finish in the final quarter.09 Feb 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Sam Ruthe's star rises 50 years after Walker's win OPINION: Sir John Walker's 1976 victory was the last Olympic track gold won by a Kiwi.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic and avoidable': Police name woman found dead at Hawke's Bay worksitePolice are appealing for sightings of a white Mazda 3 in the Taihape Rd/Omahu Rd area.09 Feb 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Replaced more than 30 windscreens': Carnage from roadworks on level 'never seen' before'It’s the biggest muck-up I’ve ever seen on a stretch of roadworks and I’ve seen a few.'07 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Especially muggy': Incoming 'surge of humidity' as tropics start firing upKiwis are being told to prepare for 'especially muggy' conditions in the week ahead.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Keep hydrated': MetService issues heat alert for Waitangi weekend scorcherTemperatures as high as 30C are expected in Whakatāne and Napier.06 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandPictures: Hawke’s Bay commemorates Waitangi DayLarge crowds gathered for a 'special day' of Waitangi Day commemorations.06 Feb 03:27 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay police continue major crime investigationsA week of homicide, shooting and robbery inquiries in Hawke's Bay.05 Feb 08:33 PM
