KahuTe Arawa miss out at Te MatatiniSome disappointment from local teams but Wetine Mita-Ngatai named best male group leader25 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandMan charged after reportedly firing shotgunA man has been charged after a shotgun was reportedly fired into the air in central Hawke's Bay last night.25 Feb 08:13 PM
New ZealandTraffic diverted in central Hawke's BayA 'police operation' has led to traffic in the central Hawke's Bay being diverted.25 Feb 10:27 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in Hawke's BayA man has died after a vehicle crash in Hawke's Bay overnight.24 Feb 07:14 PM
New ZealandMan who killed 2yo stepson to be a fatherA Flaxmere man found guilty of killing his 2-year-old stepson yesterday will leave behind an unborn child.24 Feb 05:21 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Te Matatini team takes to the seaTe Matatini performers Tauira Mai Tawhiti treat themselves to a voyage on Te Matau a Māui around Hawkes Bay to help them relax post-performance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Feb 08:23 AM
EntertainmentThe Boss spotted out in AucklandExcited Bruce Springsteen fans have been spotting the music legend out and about in Auckland.24 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandMan guilty of killing 2-year-old stepsonA Flaxmere man has been found guilty today of killing his 2 year-old stepson.23 Feb 11:15 PM
KahuBig day for nan and mokopunaNana relishes time with her granddaughter at national kapa haka festival Te Matatini in Hastings.23 Feb 11:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: How Te Matatini can count towards your futureNot only are performers putting their best feet forward for Te Matatini 2017 - but several are using it as a chance to progress their education by earning NCEA credits and even tertiary. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch23 Feb 07:35 AM
New ZealandFlaxmere man guilty of manslaughterThe jury verdict was returned at the High Court in Napier today after six hours of deliberations.22 Feb 11:11 PM
KahuEmotional start to Te Matatini performancesNational kapa haka festival Te Matatini has started in Hastings today with an emotionally charged opening performance from Auckland 22 Feb 10:36 PM
KahuNo pressure, says 1983 winners' leaderA Te Matatini life member who was one of the stars of the national kapa haka festival the last time it was held in Hawke's Bay is 22 Feb 06:58 PM
PoliticsRuataniwha Dam driver 'steps aside'Although he faced criticism over controversial Hawke's Bay Regional Council actions, suggestions chief executive Andrew Newman was 22 Feb 06:29 PM
KahuAccommodation chocka for festivalTENT PITCHED: Green Party MP Marama Davidson is camping at the Westshore Holiday Park for two nights due to the accommodation shortage22 Feb 05:57 PM
BusinessNapier open for business on Easter SundayNapier will be open for business on Easter Sunday, a change decided by a close vote in a Napier City Council meeting yesterday. Councillors 22 Feb 05:39 PM
New ZealandTribute for father, son killed in crashGisborne woman seeks help to create a special memorial to her trucker husband and son, killed together in a road crash.22 Feb 05:18 PM
KahuEditorial: Te Matatini great for the BayThere is a lovely buzz about Hawke's Bay these days and it suddenly seems as if our social calendar has become nice and full. The 22 Feb 04:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Manuhiri welcomed for Te Matatini 2017Masses of Kapa Haka competitors and enthusiasts from both near and far descended on Napier's McLean Park to join the pōwhiri welcoming manuhiri to Hawke's Bay for Te Matatini 2017. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Feb 05:19 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Manuhiri welcomed for Te Matatini 2017Masses of Kapa Haka competitors and enthusiasts from both near and far descended on Napier’s McLean Park to join the powhiri welcoming manuhiri to Hawke’s Bay for Te Matatini 2017. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch22 Feb 05:15 AM
New ZealandPolice: Beggars not being targetedPolice say it's not unusual for them to prosecute beggars who are asking for money but don't need it. The comment comes after a Hastings 21 Feb 11:49 PM
New Zealand'Deeply remorseful' for fatal crashHawke's Bay teen sentenced for causing crash that killed a young American.21 Feb 08:16 PM
KahuJoint iwi fishing venture for Hawke's BayWaikato Tainui and Ngati Kahungunu are entering a joint venture, with Tainui's fishing quota fished from Hawke's Bay.21 Feb 05:44 PM
KahuTe Matatini welcome to pack the parkGRAND ARENA: The Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings during its transformation as Kahungunu Park, venue for Te Matatini 201721 Feb 05:31 PM
New ZealandLawyer admits thefts from clientsHastings lawyer David John Porteous yesterday admitted charges of stealing almost $80,000 from clients during the latter years of 21 Feb 04:46 PM
New ZealandLawrence Yule successful in National bidHastings mayor Lawrence Yule is the National Party candidate for Tukituki.21 Feb 09:57 AM
New ZealandHastings mayor standing for Nats in TukitukiLawrence Yule will take on Labour candidate Anna Lork for the seat.21 Feb 08:55 AM
New ZealandBeggar convicted of fraudA Hastings beggar pleaded guilty after he claimed to be homeless when he was not.21 Feb 06:09 AM
LifestyleHearing loss no barrier for NikkiDAN23972: LIFELINE: Anne Greatbatch (left), hearing therapist for the Life Unlimited Charitable Trust, with client Nikki Martin. PHOTO/CHRISTINE 21 Feb 03:30 AM
KahuTe Matatini set to spark againTe Matatini - the meaning of it says it all. "The many faces". It was bestowed upon what had started out back in 1972 as simply 21 Feb 01:30 AM
OlympicsHorse of the Year entries up on last yearCUP HOPEFUL: Helen McNaught is back to defend her Olympic Cup champion title riding Carnutelabryere again this year. Helen_hoy.JPG. Olympians 20 Feb 05:15 PM
KahuHost iwi raises the bar for Te MatatiniA Hastings athletics arena built to replace another track displaced by a shopping centre development seven years ago is nearing completion 20 Feb 05:14 PM
CrimeMan mauled and cats attackedNOT HAPPY: Maureen Goodall (left), her son Doug Goodall, and friend Dennis Hopkins are concerned about the amount of dogs roaming 20 Feb 04:45 PM
CompaniesSuccess for Taniwha Dragon Summit on day oneThe two-day Taniwha Dragon Economic Summit was hailed a success before lunch yesterday, Mondayachieving half its goal of $100 million 20 Feb 07:13 AM