EnvironmentRiver rubbish dumping's $57k annual cost, and it's not stopping in lockdown"Our staff were being put at risk having to go out into the community to respond."03 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandPolice pepper spray dog after alleged attackPolice jumped into action to prevent a potential second attack on a dog in Napier.02 Sep 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Random attack': Hammer-wielding man pulls woman from car at Napier supermarketBut he couldn't steal it because he couldn't put it into gear, police say.01 Sep 07:02 PM
New ZealandAbrupt Covid-19 jab cancellations leave residents 'high and dry'Social distancing requirements are among the reasons cited by health officials.01 Sep 06:23 AM
New Zealand'It's a treasure': Flaxmere man's pāua mask popular"It's another cool way for pāua to be used," Tipene Harmer said of the unique face mask.01 Sep 04:12 AM
New Zealand12-year-old's vaccination message for her peers"I want people to be brave and know it won't hurt."01 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandContactless delivery: Baby seal knocks on door of Hawke's Bay home"My husband heard a scuffle last night and when we pulled the curtain we found it."31 Aug 10:07 PM
New Zealand'I thought it was a dead cow': Kekeno swims solo up Havelock North streamThe large seal was sighted on Monday in Havelock North's Karamū Stream.31 Aug 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big concern': Two per cent of inmates at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison fully vaccinatedPrisoner vaccination is well behind the general population.30 Aug 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice 'pleased' with public despite warnings, arrestPeople are generally sticking to lockdown rules, as Hawke's Bay readies for alert level 3.27 Aug 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay Pasifika community vaccination rates among NZ's highestRegion closing in on vaccinating 30 per cent of its total population.27 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandNash says Collins' 'anti-vaxxer' claim doesn't dignify responseNash accused of being "defeatist" for saying lockdowns still possible at 80% vaccination.26 Aug 12:27 AM
New ZealandSeal the borders: Mahia locals unimpressed with lockdown breachesLockdown breaches in the coastal settlement of Mahia have not won the "seal of approval".25 Aug 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Better than lockdown in a house': Hawke's Bay's nomads on life in level 4"This is way nicer than being locked down in a house," says Francois Thorne of van life.25 Aug 02:23 AM
New ZealandLockdown stunners (and frosts) set to continue in Hawke's BayThe weather's not unseasonal, but it sure is lovely.24 Aug 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: To my old friend, the new anti-vaxxerOPINION: You popped up on my Facebook timeline unexpectedly this week. It's been years.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier teens arrested for vape shop raid in level 4Police want businesses to install CCTV cameras and bollards in front of main entrances.23 Aug 07:05 PM
New ZealandFire damages house being used for storage near HastingsThey were called to the scene about 2.45pm.23 Aug 02:55 AM
New ZealandLive: Cases set to rise for five days - Minister; more locations linked to outbreak including fast-food restaurants; lockdown exit 'messy' - expertThere are now 302 places of interest. Eight new sites including takeaways and gyms.22 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Grim outlook' for boy born to Hawke's Bay family at 24.1 weeks'Micro-preemie' baby fights for his life in NICU at Wellington Hospital21 Aug 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Can't get home': Family stuck in Wanaka after travel extension endsNapier family could not get home despite extra Air New Zealand flights out of resort town.21 Aug 01:47 AM
KahuHolidaymakers sent packing, iwi considers Covid checkpointsTwo vehicles had driven close to 500km before being told to turn around and go home.20 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandSending the wrong vibe? Sex toy store stays open during level 4'Be a devil, come in,' a sign outside the shop exhorts.19 Aug 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLockdown power bill fears: Flaxmere family 'burning furniture to keep warm'"They are barely making ends meet now," says Flaxmere's Henare O'Keefe.19 Aug 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLet's face it Hawke's Bay: Mandatory masks to fight Covid-19 delta outbreak"I've not got make-up on, so it's great."19 Aug 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe two Hawke's Bay wahine using music to create a safe space for womenMusical duo, The Cellars, are organising and performing in an all-women artistic event.19 Aug 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Essential part of producing a crop': Pruners and sprayers essential workers, Govt decidesDamien O'Connor met with more than 180 primary sector leaders and gave them good news.18 Aug 03:46 AM
New Zealand'Show respect': Message for Dannevirke shoppers as lockdown starts with lull'We've got some fantastic staff, we just need you to appreciate and look after them.'18 Aug 12:28 AM
New ZealandFamily of boy injured in train collision inundated with community supportIshaan Prasad, 16, was hit by a train while on his way to school in Napier last week.17 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandMagpies weekend off as lockdown takes a grip on eventsSport, entertainment events, meetings are proving a nightmare for organisers.17 Aug 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Quality not quantity': Flaxmere woman Killarney Jeffares' final wish"I want quality not quantity," says a Flaxmere woman trying to get her whānau home.17 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandMore power woes: Some Hawke's Bay residents suffer outage for second time in a weekThe power cut appeared to be managed by reducing hot water charging.15 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandTimaru crash that killed teens one of 13 with five or more victimsThe Weekend Herald looks back at the crashes in New Zealand with the highest fatalities.13 Aug 05:00 PM
CricketProgramme encouraging girls to join cricket"We want to create a 'girls' game of cricket, where they can have their own pathway."12 Aug 10:43 PM