New ZealandLocal Focus: En-garde! Fencers fight in Hawke's Bay!"We've got fencers from as far down as Dunedin and Far North," Baz Clark said.15 Oct 05:08 PM
New ZealandMan fighting for life in hospital after serious crash on Hawke's Bay ExpresswayTwo men in their 20s remain in hospital with injuries after the two-car crash.14 Oct 01:12 AM
EntertainmentSting to play Mission Concert in Napier in MarchRoll over, Robbie: Another world-famous artist been named for next year's concert.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandParamedics' arrival thwarted rapist's intention to kill 94yoHawira Duncan has been sent to prison for 15 years and cannot be released before 2032.10 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandLittle change for Hawke's Bay in local body electionsEditorial: The lack of quality candidates to unseat the status quo really shone through.09 Oct 01:28 AM
New ZealandInteractive: Check the mayoral and election results in every city/regionUse our interactive tool to find the results for different regions in Aotearoa.08 Oct 03:47 AM
New ZealandTruck seriously injures pedestrian in DannevirkeTraffic was diverted and the highway was expected to be closed for at least two hours.07 Oct 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe thump, thump, thump in the night that I'm prepared to live withOPINION: I was trying to sleep. Orchardists were trying to save their crops. Good on them.07 Oct 03:25 AM
New ZealandChild sex offender avoids open-ended jail sentenceThe child sex offender, 29, had previously been jailed and received two strike warnings.07 Oct 03:10 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay growers dodge harsh frost but danger not over yetLow temperatures in Hawke's Bay have kept growers on high alert for damaging frosts.07 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandWaka Kotahi orders speed and weight limits on Fernhill BridgeMany of Hawke's Bay's highway bridges are over 70 years old and 'need to be upgraded'.07 Oct 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOh boy: 500 holes in Hawke's Bay roadsRoading damage 'on a scale rarely seen' could empty council's pockets.07 Oct 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe seven mayors who have already been elected unopposed - and their six-figure salariesIt's an all-consuming job, says Stratford Mayor Neil Volzke.06 Oct 05:56 PM
New ZealandNapier mayor admits Three Waters numbers mistakeThe estimated 10-year spend for Napier under Three Waters reforms would be $469m.05 Oct 07:23 PM
New Zealand'Out of a Kremlin hymn book': Three Waters dislike runs deep in Hawke's Bay candidatesPlace where the reforms all started doesn't have a candidate that clearly supports them.02 Oct 11:13 PM
CrimeHastings stabbing victim remains in serious conditionA man has been charged and another remains in hospital following a stabbing in Hastings.02 Oct 12:10 AM
KahuMāori research centre opens in Ngāti Kahungunu roheA new research centre has opened at the Hawke's Bay Campus of EIT Te Pūkenga.01 Oct 02:42 AM
New Zealand27-hour rainmaker: Slip closes highway, heavy downfall warnings for northRain descends on the North Island just in time for the school holidays.01 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandNZ records 1000-plus AOS callouts for year as cops battle heavily armed crims"Frontline staff ... find themselves in situations where they feel ill-equipped" - police.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPatron reportedly stabbed and seriously injured at Hastings bar, one in custodyThe incident was reported on Friday evening at a gaming lounge.30 Sep 06:55 AM
New ZealandTe Mata Mushrooms selling its home of 55 yearsThe longstanding business is selling its property on the outskirts of Havelock North.30 Sep 04:32 AM
KahuErosion threatens to wash away secrets of the pastThis is not a renewable resource, and we risk losing a lot forever.30 Sep 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLocal elections: The region where 17,000 people have no vote'It's an important thing being able to vote. It's a bit weird to get that letter.'23 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandRoad wreckage fears in Central Hawke's Bay, could cost up to three times roading budgetDamage of $40m is possible, with 35 slips already and more bad weather on the horizon.22 Sep 02:52 AM
New ZealandBack behind bars: Sex offender, missing for two years, hands himself inLars Peka was the subject of three police appeals for information when he was on the run.21 Sep 09:56 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Person injured in Dannevirke lightning strikeHitchhiker was sheltering under a tree when it was struck by lightning.21 Sep 06:43 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: John Smith on Candidate CameraNapier mayoral candidate John Smith shares his views.19 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandTeen homicide victim's journey to 'final resting place''Strong lines' of enquiry being chased by police as they hunt Hawke's Bay teen's killer.17 Sep 03:19 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ana Apatu on Candidate CameraMeet Ana Apatu, running for Hastings District Council.15 Sep 08:15 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Chad Tareha on Candidate CameraChad Tareha discusses his plans for Napier City Council should he be elected.15 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Nigel Simpson on Candidate CameraNigel Simpson discusses why he is running for NCC mayor in the upcoming elections.15 Sep 07:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Nigel Olsen on Candidate CameraNigel Olsen discusses plans for Napier City Council should he be elected.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hohepa Cooper on Candidate CameraHohepa Cooper, a secondary school teacher, is a Takitimu Māori Ward candidate.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms weaken, move offshore after hail warningThe storms were expected to hit the Mahia Peninsula, Nuhaka and Morere around 4pm.15 Sep 03:50 AM
