PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay humanitarian aid worker’s first summer home in four yearsLucy Butler returned home for Christmas for the first time in four years.16 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide investigation after man found dead in NapierMan was found dead in Napier on Sunday.15 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandFine weekend ahead as forecasters keep eye on potential for more rain next weekIt comes as communities across the country face a clean-up after Cyclone Hale.12 Jan 05:29 AM
New ZealandLotto Powerball jackpots to life-changing $20 millionOn Saturday, one lucky Napier man became a millionaire after hitting the jackpot11 Jan 07:29 AM
New ZealandLatest Lotto millionaire celebrates with cup of noodlesLotto winner to splash cash on family and pets09 Jan 04:51 AM
New ZealandWorkers escape unharmed after stray spark ignites metal business in NapierEveryone escaped unharmed after a stray spark set Galvanising Hawke's Bay alight.09 Jan 12:48 AM
New ZealandCrash closes State Highway 2 south of Hastings and injures severalA crash is expected to keep State Highway 2 south of Hastings closed for at least an hour08 Jan 01:43 AM
New ZealandMan dies in crash on Hastings bridgeThe single-vehicle crash at 5pm occurred on Black Bridge.06 Jan 09:44 AM
TravelTourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pickFrom the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi oat milk taking on global competitors'Everyone said it wasn’t possible to make oat milk in New Zealand.'03 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe apricot-alypse: 90% of crop lost, fruit stalls sell out in minutesSupermarket shelves bare, stalls sell out in minutes: "You can barely find anything."03 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandWeather: Clear skies to see in new yearHoliday hotspots are the place to be right now and into the new year.30 Dec 05:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWWII Spitfire pilot who used the iconic plane to sink German subs dies aged 99Max Collett was one of just two pilots to sink German midget submarines using a Spitfire.30 Dec 02:07 AM
New Zealand‘Can’t park there’: Car lodged in awkward spot after Napier crashThe car was still stuck on Friday morning, prompting passers-by to do a double-take.30 Dec 12:14 AM
New ZealandSeven rescues in a week leave Hawke’s Bay lifesavers wary of New Year beach swim rushSo far the shift from Marine Parade to Ahuriri is paying off.29 Dec 03:07 AM
New ZealandOne night, 200 ticketsA single evening of boy racer chaos saw a swathe of tickets, as well as arrests.28 Dec 10:48 PM
New ZealandFeeding frenzy: Up to 50 sharks filmed feasting off Cape KidnappersRare school of hungry bronze whalers caught on video.28 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandWhat will happen to the coastline in the next 100 years?Managed or planned retreat in some areas is likely an eventual outcome in the long term.24 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAdvocates fight for restoration to end the 'legacy of neglect' at Napier PrisonA Napier jewel will need restoring, with a retaining wall crumbing, parts sealed off.24 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms to dampen Christmas for parts of NZHeavy rain and hail are expected in the Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne, and Hawke’s Bay.24 Dec 08:38 PM
New ZealandYou better watch out: Hawke’s Bay’s possums get bad Christmas newsNot such a festive season this year, fellas.22 Dec 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo let-up in police blitz on driving: 1000-plus vehicles taken off Hawke’s Bay roadsThe tortoise and the hares: Police say they're slowly and steadily making roads safer.22 Dec 09:24 PM
New Zealand‘We’re begging you’: Grieving Hawke’s Bay families make cold-case Xmas pleaPolice claim gang affiliations of those with information preventing them coming forward.22 Dec 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDairy farm to be 'retired' to build one of New Zealand's biggest solar farmsLambs will graze under 152 hectares of solar panels to reduce the fire risk.19 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandXmas bonus: Brand new skatepark for FlaxmereThe 1400 sq m skatepark features more than 20 skate elements.18 Dec 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFifty years ago it was Napier's first drive-in garden centre. Now it will be housingDecline of the garden centre industry 'similar to the decline of video rental stores'.16 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: The curious case of the postie who parked in a driveway - but never got outFootage of the "delivery" left Lisa Farrell bemused, and started a months-long battle.16 Dec 12:12 AM
New ZealandGood timing! Four Square Te Mata reopens for Christmas."It's a great part of our community. I'm glad it's back."15 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandWeather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecastIt's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.15 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandHow a police chase on a Hawke’s Bay school rugby field unfoldedTwo police officers in a patrol car chased a car with spiked tyres around a rugby field.15 Dec 02:20 AM
KahuRāhui banning blackfoot pāua take from Pōrangahau reef in placeConcerns have been raised about depleted stock of kaimoana for the community.14 Dec 04:46 AM
New ZealandCompany ordered to pay more than $500,000 for worker’s death in Wairoa forestTraining and supervision was 'inadequate' in lead-up to death of much-loved father.14 Dec 04:31 AM
CrimeWoman charged with helping fleeing driver who rammed police car in NapierMan who fled into another vehicle after the ramming flipped his car has yet to be found.13 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandCovid strikes down NZ Post staff in Napier at busiest time of yearStaff at NZ Post in Napier working "extremely hard" to cover staff shortages due to Covid.12 Dec 03:40 AM
