New ZealandEarly morning house fire in Napier treated as suspiciousNapier firefighters tackle suspicious fire at empty house in Maraenui.08 Jan 09:04 PM
New ZealandNapier widow finds community support through local initiativeTraffic management business pays staff to help community during downtime.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Normally we are assisting people’: Hawke’s Bay Coastguard's helping hand for albatrossThe bird was found weak, underweight with worms, and battered by the weather.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Remain vigilant’: Fire risk lessens but caution urged in Hawke’s BayYou'll still need a permit to light fires in most parts of the Bay.07 Jan 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth NZ proposes cut to Napier’s overnight urgent care servicesA confidential briefing note says the changes could occur by March 2025.07 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTheir boy's school bus was canned, so they've bought one to drive him and his friends to classThe Astill's 22-seater bus to Hastings already has 19 students booked for the ride.07 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandIncreased police presence in Havelock North after assaultVictim in serious but stable condition; police confirm parties involved knew each other.07 Jan 04:06 AM
New Zealand'This huge tail came whipping out of the water': Man critically hurt in stingray attackEli Carroll saw the water filling with blood and knew he was in trouble.07 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandFarmer says dog attack by mum and pup killed 95 sheep'They've drilled them all into a creek, all into gateways, and taken them off one by one.'06 Jan 04:42 AM
New ZealandFirefighters tackle Napier house blazeFirefighters battle house fire in Napier's Tamatea; three appliances on-scene.06 Jan 12:55 AM
New Zealand‘Dynamic situation’: Summer snow stunner in Hawke's Bay won't lastJanuary snow as cold creeps into Hawke's Bay, but there's plenty of time for summer yet.06 Jan 12:41 AM
New ZealandCycling accidents a summer concern for ACC in Hawke’s BayClassic sun-soaked activities creating higher costs for ACC in the Bay.05 Jan 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawkewood: Can Hawke’s Bay become New Zealand’s new film hub?'There’s so much about our region which is amazing for the industry.'05 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne Bay council pays over $20m a year in debt interestDebt is climbing for all but one council in Hawke’s Bay. Here is how much each has.03 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandYour entries in our summer photo competitionEntries are flooding in for the Hawke’s Bay Today, Harvey Norman and Canon NZ competition.03 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService issues heavy rain watch for Wairoa this SaturdayExpect wet weekend in Hawke’s Bay; southerly winds bring rain and cold.03 Jan 12:35 AM
New ZealandRNZAF pilot tops class, wins prestigious Wigram TrophyHawke's Bay pilot Khan Coleman has earned top marks in RNZAF training.02 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandCall for support for crash first respondersIt comes as a crash in Havelock North brings the holiday road toll to 13.02 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandNapier offshore race gets prime January dateAuckland Anniversary weekend is a popular time for the city's boat race fans to visit HB.01 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nobody knows who we are': The dying profession that can earn roughly $45 an hour'You get to be an extraordinary part of someone’s life, even though you never meet them.'01 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandSix clubs to hit water for Hawke’s Bay Cup rowing regattaUp to 180 rowers are set to compete in the annual event on Friday and Saturday.01 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandRain disappears as fireworks light up NapierThe fireworks were explosive but it was otherwise a quiet New Year's Eve.01 Jan 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm destroying the icon of the motorcar': Napier man's two decade quest to invent a better form of transportA Napier man invents a 'Hydrocarbonanza', a bike-like vehicle aimed at replacing cars.31 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCell towers in Hawke’s Bay need $20m upgrades to protect against natural disastersA new cyclone study calls for an upgrade to cell towers. The industry isn't convinced.31 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan fights cancellation of 24-hour gym membership after staying the night'I was trying to maximise my short one-month period to beef up and get fit.'31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet start to 2025 for holiday hotspots and main centres across NZThe first day of 2025 is forecast to deliver rain to all the main centres.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year’s Eve weather: Chch fireworks show canned, East Coast thunder and downpour alert continues MetService says showers and strong winds should ease for most as midnight approaches. 31 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandPolice clarify Napier man’s death after fall from car roofNapier man died falling from car, not hit by vehicle, police confirm.31 Dec 01:26 AM
New ZealandPolice seek victim after assault at Hawke’s Bay racing eventPolice seek assault victim for welfare check after incident at Livamol Classic Raceday.31 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandFrom Napier to Navy chief, to an ONZMRetired Navy chief the second ex-Richmond School pupil on the honours list in three years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMaking the show tick over - 57 years behind the scenes honouredA star of theatre is acknowledged in the New Year 2025 Honours.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandServices to Māori and education recognised with ONZMHeke Huata has been involved in the cultural performing arts and education for 4 decades.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHavelock North’s Prue Lamerton made ONZM for services to nuclear medicineAn ONZM for a pioneer in medical science and a gift to Hawke's Bay.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Very honoured’: Ōtāne volunteer firefighter of 50 years receives King’s Service MedalJohn Oliver has served with the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 50 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM