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
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 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
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
New ZealandHalf-naked in a hotel hallway, againFawlty Towers: Craig Cooper on a recurring hospitality nightmare.11 Dec 03:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'They could have tried killing me' - terror spreading among dairy ownersNapier dairy was ram raided just one day before the owner's family holiday to Fiji.11 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandBody found in Wairoa River believed to be missing fishermanThe man had been missing since Wednesday when the dinghy he was in capsized.03 Dec 08:43 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing person after dinghy flips on Wairoa RiverSearch and Rescue, divers, lifeguards and two helicopters are involved in the search.01 Dec 03:39 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The most peaceful Mob in New ZealandThere's a group that call themselves the mob in Waipukurau, but they're peaceful.30 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDecember drenching? ‘Wettest year’ in Hawke’s Bay not over yet2022 is already the wettest year on record for Hawke's Bay in 14 locations.30 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerth comp chance to talk rugby tournament hostingNapier bid possible for rugby tournament worth multi-millions to economy.28 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandDiver who died at Mahia remembered as a 'hard-working, dedicated and loving' father of twoTipuna Jones, 36, leaves behind a partner and two children28 Nov 08:00 AM
New Zealand'We have felt isolated, disconnected and abandoned': Koro Mullins inquest underway"They knew they had made a mistake" - Widow Mavis Mullins.28 Nov 04:37 AM
TravelDig out your feather boa, Napier wants you on its summer guest listArt Deco Festival Napier is back and there's never been a better time to visit.27 Nov 03:33 AM
New ZealandNZ’s silent quakes: Scientists capture mysterious ‘slow-slip’ eventScientists observe 'silent' quake powerful enough to raise part of Hawke's Bay's seafloor.27 Nov 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFollowing his nose: Tracking expert sniffs out missing pooches for Hawke’s Bay familyA professional tracker has helped find the two furriest members of a Hawke’s Bay family.25 Nov 01:54 AM
LifestyleWatch: 'See you b****' - Wild moment NZ McDonald's worker 'quits' mid-shift'Hell no, I am not cleaning that, I ain’t cleaning that. See you on the flipside b****.'24 Nov 10:00 PM
BusinessMultimillion-dollar hideaway mansion: Foreign buyers set to swoopThe buildings’ footprint covers 2292sq m, enough room to fit 45 small apartments.24 Nov 04:19 PM
