New ZealandPakipaki vegetation fire prompts evacuations as Hawke’s Bay heat risesNapier and Hastings remain on Level 3 water restrictions as heat and demand intensify.09 Jan 01:34 AM
PremiumNew ZealandA Hawke's Bay council's debt has nearly tripled in a year to $110mOne Hawke's Bay council's debt has risen quickly, while two others have bucked the trend.30 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst named ONZM in New Year HonoursHazlehurst oversaw a record $2.1b upgrade of Hastings’ core infrastructure.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'You feel pretty badass': Inside the motorbike group for 155 Hawke’s Bay women24 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shocking, premeditated, vile': Once-trusted teacher jailed for sexually abusing students18 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand10-year old boy cleans 180 bins in exchange for 152 cans to donate to a foodbank17 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandTwins choose different paths after US universities offer rowing scholarships to both12 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: From primary school dream to 50-year dance legacy for two best friends11 Dec 01:06 AM
New ZealandHastings makes a splash as bombers chase Z Manu World Champs grand final spot'Outstanding qualifier: supportive crowds and a record number of registrations.'10 Dec 12:19 AM
New ZealandSub-four-minute mile for Havelock North runner in the USKarsen Vesty did what only 51 Kiwis have managed before – and still finished 11th.09 Dec 12:51 AM
New ZealandStudents turn garages into 'cookie factories' to boost Christmas Cheer AppealLast year, over 400 buckets were donated to Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer Appeal. 06 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrax Project hunt for local acts to open summer shows'It could be someone’s grandmum who’s still got something left to prove.'01 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Christmas Cheer appeal: Which items are of 'particular need' this yearDonations will be accepted until December 23 across Napier and Hastings.26 Nov 11:27 PM
New Zealand‘Hell yeah’: Havelock North favourite Black Barn Growers' Market returns'We’ve all been absolutely glued to the supermarket. There are other options out there.'25 Nov 09:25 PM
New ZealandFrom 'bling' to legacy: Council treasure connects generations of chairmen and chairwomenThe pendant was crafted in 1999 from tanekaha wood and Haast jade.14 Nov 01:18 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing' number of drivers caught using phones on Hawke's Bay ExpresswayPolice: 14 cellphone infringements in one morning is 'disappointing' to see.10 Nov 10:19 PM
New Zealand‘Pretty fabulous’: Sunshine and crowds as Hawke’s Bay’s weekend events start to boomAbout 4000 people packed Anderson Park for Nexia Blast in The Park’s 20th year.10 Nov 02:59 AM
New ZealandLucky numbers come good for two Hawke’s Bay Lotto players, Powerball rolls over to $40mThe winning tickets were sold at Pak’nSave Napier and Paper Plus Havelock North.05 Nov 09:29 PM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak fire sparked by fireworks thrown from car, police identify four involvedNative plants were destroyed and it was 'incredibly fortunate' it did not spread further.05 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandGarage fire which sent plumes of smoke over Havelock North extinguishedFirefighters were called to reports of a tree and garage fire.05 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandAfter the darkness of Gabrielle, this fire station now runs on sunlight'Crews came back wet and cold and couldn’t even have a shower'.04 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDon Kennedy: My photo shows just how close to disaster Liam Lawson and F1 cameOPINION: 'The cheering of the crowd turned to sounds of horror behind me.'28 Oct 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Better than a steak': Hawke’s Bay sausage wins gold at national contestIt was the only Hawke’s Bay sausage to win a gold at this year’s event.22 Oct 09:27 PM
New ZealandBusiness awards finalists announcedThe Hawke’s Bay Business Awards date back almost 30 years. 20 Oct 01:54 AM
New ZealandBack to the hits: Th’ Dudes, Mockers and Stellar* ready to rock Havelock NorthThe January 16 gig brings classic Kiwi hits spanning three decades.13 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandWorld-beating 'kick': Bay's first world athletics champion in home laneThe world 3000m steeplechase champ won't be able to compete at the big local meet.10 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHurricanes to bring Super Rugby Pacific back to Napier in 2026The March 13 fixture will be the 15th time the Hurricanes have played in Napier.08 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil land used by Scouts and potters up for saleThe 2300sq m Bennelong Place site is zoned for medium density housing.08 Oct 01:14 AM
New Zealand'Most beautiful venue': Hawke's Bay's Slackbarn festival ups the scale for second yearThe January 10 festival at Black Barn will feature two stages of live acts.01 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak at centre of long‑tailed bat surveyLocals within 25km can host detectors to capture rare-bat activity.30 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInside the survival game as a Hawke’s Bay fashion retailerWinter is lean, summer is hope, and loyalty counts. 12 Sep 06:00 PM
