New ZealandBody found in Ōtāne, Central Hawke’s BayA member of the public has found a body at a rural location near the small town.25 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandRescue crew 'gutted' after abandoning mission to save missing fishermenNapier Coastguard volunteer describes anguish of pulling-out of search for missing men.25 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice eavesdrop on private communications to bust meth ringBishop associated with Brydon Boyce, who had meth in his system at time of fatal crash.25 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings turns on the rain for Magpies and Rams history-makerRain is set to dominate the first Ranfurly Shield match in Hastings for 97 years.25 Jun 04:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: Seal vs eel caught on a reelThe moment 'really brightened everyone’s day' - apart from the eel's.25 Jun 03:25 AM
New ZealandEmergency coordination system work halted by public sector cutsThe system is similar to what Cyclone Gabrielle reviews say the country urgently needs.25 Jun 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe PM wants to double the number of RSE workers - would it help Hawke's Bay?An industry body is seeking a review of parts of the RSE scheme before any cap increase.25 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandSchoolkids leave early, road closed as East Coast prepares for two-day delugeHeavy rain is expected across the entire region for the next day and a half.24 Jun 10:21 PM
New ZealandLine up. Line up. Join the brigade.All volunteer fire brigades need more members - it's no different in the Wairoa district.24 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuilding skills for a housing future after Cyclone Gabrielle in Wairoa'There’s such a huge age range of learners - from school students to grandmothers.'24 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Middle man' sold firearms stolen in rifle club heistOwen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.24 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandWoman's crucial role as mule for a jailhouse drug ringWhen Freedom Walker visited her partner in jail, she took meth and cannabis with her.24 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'We're aiming to medal': Hawke's Bay Black Stick Sean FindlayMen's hockey side continuously improving in past 18 months.24 Jun 05:43 AM
New ZealandWhat's the story, morning glory? Rainbow-like illusion turns heads in Hawke's BayThe chance of finding gold at the end of this 'rainbow' is even more slim than usual.24 Jun 03:10 AM
New ZealandFire, light and water: What you can do in Hawke's Bay this MatarikiPlenty of community events are planned in the days to come for Matariki.24 Jun 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Minnows Dilworth claim massive scalp in Auckland shockUnfancied Dilworth School have pulled off the upset of the season in Auckland First XV.24 Jun 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Tense situation': Police officer allegedly assaulted during inquiries near WaipawaAt least five police cars were parked near a property near Waipawa.24 Jun 12:44 AM
New ZealandOrange warning: Severe gales and heavy rain expected to lash the East CoastWind and heavy rain are set to lash Hawke's Bay starting Tuesday.23 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandWairoa mayor calls for community solutions as 19.5% rate rise proposedCosts for councils are 'not good news', but ratepayers might have some solutions.23 Jun 09:23 PM
Markets with MadisonBehind Rocket Lab’s 50th Launch: Realising Sir Peter Beck’s dream"As a kid in Invercargill, I wanted to work for Nasa." Instead, he built his own rocket.23 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seeking help finding missing Hastings teen KirihanaKirihana was last seen in Te Awanga, Hastings, on June 21.23 Jun 02:07 AM
New ZealandFun-having Havelock North High School band The Splinters win Hawke's Bay Smokefreerockquest finalThe band will go on to submit a video of three songs for a chance at the national finals.23 Jun 01:29 AM
New ZealandHavelock North's 'long road' to Maddison Cup semis, Napier Tech women going for third title in a rowHavelock will need to take down an undefeated Taradale to nab a semifinal spot.22 Jun 11:14 PM
New ZealandEscaped sheep alert people to theft of tools, fuel and machinery at ShowgroundsSheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.22 Jun 10:53 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest teen and seize firearm after Puketapu incidentAn 18-year-old man is set to appear in Napier District Court this week.22 Jun 07:55 AM
New Zealand'Increased seismicity': More than 80 earthquakes recorded in Hawke’s BayThe swarm of shallow but frequent tremors began on Tuesday.22 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandA century of Unison: Faraday Museum exhibition marks 100 years of electrical historyA free Live Day on June 29 will celebrate the power supplier's centenary.21 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPost-Treaty settlement group expresses interest in buying 50% of Hawke’s Bay AirportIf purchase goes ahead it would make Mana Ahuriri Trust the airport's largest shareholder.21 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSunk in 30 seconds: The man who answers boaties' call on the best way to prevent tragedyThere's one vital thing everyone on the water should do, but only 10% bother.21 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandPhone news service operating for quarter of a century needs new volunteersThose with a talent for talking are urged to put their name forward.21 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandLeaky pipes mended, ending weeks of water restrictions for NapierCity council announced the calamity on April 23. Water use has been restricted since then.21 Jun 03:49 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Redundancies as Hastings company soldHastings-based company Kiwigarden, which produces healthy snacks for kids, has been sold.20 Jun 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Historically a major hazard': How Hawke’s Bay Airport has helped reduce bird strikeGas cannons and pyrotechnics help — so, too does a careful eye on the height of the grass.20 Jun 07:58 PM
New ZealandMore than 300km in seven days: Waikato student running to raise aid for Palestinian children'I couldn’t stand by and do nothing anymore. I want to make a difference.'20 Jun 07:00 AM
