New ZealandFire crews hopeful weather helps contain Pōrangahau blazeOne blaze remains uncontained on the outskirts of Pōrangahau.23 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandWeather: MetService forecasts calmer weekend before more severe weather next weekAnother bout of heavier rain and stronger winds is lining NZ up.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe show must go on - and willThe start of the 163rd Hawke's Bay Show has been delayed due to wind, but it's still on.23 Oct 04:25 AM
New Zealand‘Next-level’: How Antarctica is behind NZ’s burst of searing heat and raging windsHawke’s Bay temperatures could hit 29C today as fire crews battle strong winds.23 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandWild HB weather: High winds, record temperature, power outages, cancellations and firesVery unsettled weather has returned, causing problems ranging from power outages to fires.23 Oct 03:22 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 ZealandElected and rejected: Hawke’s Bay Māori ward councillors plan to make an impact over next three years'I’m shocked and reeling that the beautiful community I know has this new undercurrent.'22 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Time to step up': Rural fire brigade pleads for volunteersThe Herbertville Fire Station was once thriving, but now it needs volunteers to survive. 22 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'We've got to deliver': Rockit apple chief on what it got wrong and plans to fix itRockit plans a three-year reset after supply outpaced demand post-Cyclone Gabrielle.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrong winds set to test Hawke’s Bay again after damaging Tuesday galesA gust of 130km/h was recorded on the Takapau Plains at 4pm on Tuesday.21 Oct 11:26 PM
New ZealandCrayfishing tragedy: Friends found in water after boat capsize, rāhui in placeTwo fishermen whose boat capsized off the coast of Napier were found 90 minutes apart.21 Oct 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly proud': Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival organisers pleased with returnHeadline show Cirque Bon Bon added a fourth show after tickets sold out.21 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric train and murder on the express to feature in Art Deco FestivalUp to 3500 people may be aboard for rides as steam train nostalgia returns in February. 21 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after boating incident off Napier coastPolice were contacted after two people failed to return from a crayfishing trip.21 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after high winds roll truck on Hawke's Bay highwayEmergency services were called to the scene just before 3pm.21 Oct 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport roof to get $450k solar upgrade; solar farm next to runway still on radar'With energy prices high, it makes sense to make the most of our significant roof area.'21 Oct 02:33 AM
New ZealandInjuries after two trucks roll on Central Hawke’s Bay highways, nearly 1000 homes without powerMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Hawke's Bay from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday.21 Oct 02:28 AM
New ZealandTrucks topple on state highways as gales blow: Trucking Association says to plan trips carefully'Make sure you try and plan for the conditions,' says Trucking Association. 21 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandOne injured, one arrested after Napier to Hastings escape attempt ends in crashThe crash happened near the intersection of Pakowhai Rd and Farndon Rd.21 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's massive long weekend: Six60 tickets almost gone, A&P show expects 15,000It's one of Hawke's Bay's biggest events weekends of the year, and the buzz has arrived.20 Oct 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumDynamic Business'Giving them the reins': The Napier cafe putting young teens in charge'You have to take these big risks to see what happens.'20 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDecades of sand and service: 75 years of surf lifesaving at WaimāramaThe tide has gone in and out at Waimārama Beach nearly 55,000 times since 1950.20 Oct 05:00 PM
Travel5 Best things to do in KerikeriThe Old Packhouse Market offers fresh produce, live music and night events.20 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandClose call: Snow Tane seeks recount after 21-vote Kaipara mayoral lossThe contender would be filing today at Whangārei District Court for a judicial recount.20 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandDIA says it can’t probe outgoing Kaipara mayor’s election complaintThe department says only police or courts can act on alleged election offences.20 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandBusiness awards finalists announcedThe Hawke’s Bay Business Awards date back almost 30 years. 20 Oct 01:54 AM
Lifestyle30 under 30: Meet the Kiwi TikTok stars shaping culture onlineFrom food hacks to fashion, these young Kiwi creators are taking NZ to the world.20 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Stinking hot': Strong wind warning issued, 30C predicted in Hawke’s BayPotentially damaging northwesterly gales are set to turn the region into a spring furnace.20 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandDeputy mayors chosen, last Hawke's Bay councillor wins by 8 votesElected mayors have chosen their deputies to serve alongside them.19 Oct 10:17 PM
New ZealandOngaonga marks 150 years with parade, vintage cars and Victorian flairFounded by Henry Hamilton Bridge in 1875, Ongaonga marked 150 years in style.19 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay athletes take home 12-medal haul at inclusive world champs in ItalyThe Hawke’s Bay trio claimed 10 golds among 12 medals in Italy.19 Oct 05:00 PM
TravelNo, a $90,000 hotel suite isn't worth the moneyTamara Hinson stays at a super suite and gives her honest take. 19 Oct 04:59 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: A trifecta in the Cup - Three Hawke's Bay sisters in Black Sticks Junior World Cup teamEmma, Hannah and Greer Findlay play together in Hawke's Bay, now they're going global.18 Oct 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal Finance'Life is short': Why a Kiwi couple quit work in their 50s70 is the new 50, according to the IMF. Does that mean we shouldn't retire at 65? 17 Oct 11:00 PM
