New ZealandDriver tells inquest about morbid jokesThe driver in a car crash which killed a Napier kindergarten teacher has told a coroner's hearing that she would joke about killing 02 Nov 04:01 PM
New ZealandTop cop completes diversionA top Hawke's Bay police officer has completed her diversion by taking part in a defensive driving course. Hawke's Bay Area Commander 02 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuHapu clinches $19m settlementA deed of settlement has been reached between a Hawke's Bay hapu and the Crown. The Ahuriri hapu will receive $19.5 million for financial 02 Nov 04:37 AM
Banking and financeThis could be the hardest place to rentThis NZ town only has four houses to rent.01 Nov 08:21 PM
New ZealandPub needs idiot-proof roof after loaded log fireAn "idiot" pub patron is said to have caused the Rose and Shamrock's wooden roof to catch fire on Monday night. The Irish and English-themed 01 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandJail for failed prison drugs missionA young Hastings man has been sentenced after the failure of an apparent mission to lob drugs over a fence to inmates in Hawke's Bay Prison.01 Nov 09:00 AM
New ZealandCar rolls and hits power pole in HastingsEmergency services are at the scene of a crash on SH2 in Hastings.31 Oct 11:12 PM
New Zealand9yo died after handle was removed: staffA Coroner's hearing into the death of a Napier school boy who was accidentally strangled on a toilet window has heard there was no handle on the door.31 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandMarathon trek for rescue chopperThe Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter gave Daniel Lee a second chance at life and now he wants others to be able to get that opportunity 31 Oct 04:42 PM
EntertainmentHavelock North Village carnival 'biggest yet'The Havelock North Village street carnival on Saturday was "the biggest yet", says Havelock North Business Association marketing manager 30 Oct 04:45 PM
New ZealandJudge has some advice for inmateA court has been told a 25-year-old man sentenced for an assault on a fellow Hawke's Bay Prison inmate faces a lifetime in jail if 30 Oct 04:18 PM
EnvironmentRiver adventure with scientific touchKiwi Adventure manager David Tait of Hastings had the perfect companion for a far from ordinary river journey. His canoe of course 28 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Napier legal aid lawyers dwindlingRaising two kids and battling cancer - Juliet Mawley had to rely on Legal Aid in a recent hearing. But she feels shortchanged because of tightening budgets for legal aid across the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Oct 06:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Napier legal aid lawyers dwindlingRaising two kids and battling cancer - Juliet Mawley had to rely on Legal Aid in a recent hearing. But she feels shortchanged because of tightening budgets for legal aid across the country. Made with finding from NZ On Air.Watch28 Oct 06:13 AM
New ZealandHavelock North water inquiry underwayAn audience has gathered at Hastings District Court, where the initial hearing for the Havelock North water contamination inquiry has begun.26 Oct 09:03 PM
New ZealandEditorial: Freedom campers welcome touristsA hike in the freedom camping season is upon us - and so too the many perceptions that plague this travelling community. The thrifty 25 Oct 04:18 PM
New ZealandGastro water inquiry underwayWork to uncover answers on the Havelock North water contamination incident which caused over 5000 people to become ill is under way25 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTostee girlfriend's reaction 'no surprise'A former friend of Gable Tostee's new Kiwi girlfriend is "completely unsurprised" at her new choice of man, saying that she's always pursued celebrity status.25 Oct 06:23 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: 'For a moment they're not inmates'Port Ahuriri Playcentre has stunning new carvings for the kids to enjoy. But they're not from a gallery or marae, they're from prison. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: 'For a moment they're not inmates'Port Ahuriri Playcentre has stunning new carvings for the kids to enjoy. But they're not from a gallery or marae, they're from prison. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch25 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandCyclist flown to hospitalA cyclist has been flown to hospital after falling off her bike in Napier. The woman, in her 20s, suffered a serious leg injury when 24 Oct 02:56 AM
New ZealandFire at Heinz Wattie's plantA fire broke out at 2am at the Heinz Watties plant in Hastings this morning.23 Oct 04:22 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Congestion easesCongestion north of Auckland and around Wellington has eased, NZ Transport Agency says.22 Oct 12:38 AM
New ZealandJury struggles for verdict in abuse caseThe jury in the trial of Napier man accused of "sadistic" offending against his partner is struggling to reach unanimous verdicts The 20 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Meet the 'grizzly' at Hawke's Bay A&P showHamilton Logan is 92 next month, and this "old grizzly" has been attending Hawke's Bay A&P Show for 70 years. Far from getting sick of it, he says the show is a 'must-see'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Oct 01:51 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Meet the 'grizzly' at Hawke's Bay A&P showHamilton Logan is 92 next month, and this "old grizzly" has been attending Hawke's Bay A&P Show for 70 years. Far from getting sick of it, he says the show is a 'must-see'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch20 Oct 01:44 AM
BusinessGrape-ripening approach attracts interestFor the past six seasons Chris Henry has been honing the scientific pursuit of enhancing the maturity of wine grapes.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak hot topic at water summitThe Havelock North gastro outbreak - and whether the same catastrophe could unfold in other places - is the hot topic at a major water conference underway this week.19 Oct 12:39 AM
BusinessHawke's Bay to gain from Auckland painWatch NZH Focus: A coalition of five Hawke's Bay councils is spearheading a campaign to turn Auckland's pain into their region's gain.18 Oct 06:07 PM
New ZealandDog pound inquiry launchedThe Napier pound will be investigated by the Ministry for Primary Industries following a complaint of alleged breaches of the Animal 18 Oct 02:00 AM
EconomyHawke's Bay earnings skyrocketMedian weekly earnings in Hawke's Bay are surging ahead of other North Island regions.17 Oct 04:43 PM
New Zealand'Girl's parents found relationship toxic'The jury in the High Court in Napier will consider 28 verdicts against a Napier man accused of sexually abusing and torturing his 17 Oct 02:43 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Wairoa residents sick of dustA petition to have one of Wairoa's main alternative roads sealed has attracted more than 240 signatures. Kiwi Road residents want it sealed to decrease dust nuisance, improve their health and overall lifestyle. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Oct 02:07 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Wairoa residents sick of dustA petition to have one of Wairoa’s main alternative roads sealed has attracted more than 240 signatures. Kiwi Road is just one of several rural roads residents want sealed to decrease dust nuisance, improve their health and overall lifestyle. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch17 Oct 01:50 AM
