New Zealand'We just wanna know that he’s okay': Whānau plea for missing manPolice believe he could now be in either Tauranga or Hastings.01 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay firefighters battling blazes and broken trucks'We had staff, but no trucks for them to jump on.'01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandGroup to celebrate 90 years helping Napier young people save livesThe Napier division of St John Youth is celebrating its 90th anniversary in October.01 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandMagpies putting it all on the line in Manawatū NPC clashThe second-most experienced forward returns from injury for the big match.01 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Pride in our place': Locals rally for Hawke’s Bay Clean Up WeekCommunity helpers keep Central Hawke's Bay clean by clearing litter discarded on SH2. 30 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak at centre of long‑tailed bat surveyLocals within 25km can host detectors to capture rare-bat activity.30 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRaging flames, exploding windows: Neighbours fight fatal fire with garden hoses'I started banging my fence, yelling ‘fire fire fire’'.30 Sep 02:13 AM
New Zealand'If I wasn’t going to be a farmer, I wanted to be a teacher'Farmer Greg Crombie combines passions to manage Smedley Station. 29 Sep 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Serious risk to parks': Council warns over rise in e-motorbike usePolice urge the public to report unsafe riding but not to put themselves at risk.29 Sep 10:04 PM
New ZealandOne dead after house fire in HastingsPolice said the formal identification process is ongoing.29 Sep 07:59 AM
New Zealand'Honest, decent' 20-year-old who drove drunk and killed woman to stay in prisonTupaea Mika had a previous conviction for drink-driving while still a teenager. 29 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandEscaped bull rams Napier home with mum and kids inside, inspires children’s bookA freaky ordeal involving a bull smashing into a Puketapu home has inspired a kids' book.29 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in Hastings; police and firefighters in attendanceEmergency services are at the scene.29 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandSH5 partially reopens after stock truck rollover leaves one seriously hurtThe southbound lane, heading towards Napier, has now reopened.29 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandNui Bartlett: The world champ once told he might never walk againMagpie claimed a world CrossFit Games title, two decades after a paralysing rugby injury. 28 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandHolding hands: Fathers and sons captured in tender portrait projectA Hawke's Bay photographer is exploring father-son relationships. 28 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandHastings West claim Ross Shield for first time in six yearsNapier had won for 3 years in a row. Hastings West won all 5 games this year.28 Sep 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnother solar farm approved for Hawke’s Bay with over 200,000 panelsThe region currently has no commercial-sized solar farms. That is set to change rapidly.27 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A different type of policing': New sergeant leading Pāpāmoa stationTanerahi 'TK' Keno has 15 years’ police experience across multiple roles.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks fans warned of gusty, wet night at Eden ParkStrong winds could also affect travel over the Auckland Harbour Bridge.27 Sep 01:24 AM
New Zealand$4.3m for prison's new air-con, while hospital still waits About 40% of Hawke’s Bay Hospital still has no air-conditioning.26 Sep 08:31 PM
New ZealandStorms threaten All Blacks match, wind warning for harbour bridgeMetService says Auckland could be hit with 75-85km/h gusts during the afternoon.26 Sep 07:07 PM
New ZealandHastings records lowest voter turnout in Hawke’s Bay local elections so farWairoa leads the way on 23.7%, tripling Hastings' early response rate.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandSurfer out on a limb: Hawke’s Bay woman won’t miss Lady of the LogThe annual Lady of the Log surf contest returns to Te Awanga Point next month.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandNo house, no nine-to-five: Hastings physio finds purpose as a volunteer in AfricaShe endured malaria, 40°C heat and the sudden loss of her father while abroad.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Fall from grace': Scientist indecently assaulted students he was tutoring'It will take some time for them to get over what has happened to them,' judge says.26 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay could hit September high of 24CSunday could be the warmest day this month in Napier and Hastings.25 Sep 11:58 PM
New Zealand‘Most eggs I’ve ever heard of’: Kiwi trust lifts 46 eggs in two nightsKiwi conservation project manager hails work of dedicated volunteers. 25 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandSpring's divide: Napier to bask on 21C, while snow, thunderstorms, 100km/h gales pummel southBy Sunday temperatures are expected to rise to 24C for eastern cities, well above average.25 Sep 10:36 PM
New ZealandGreen on top, parched below: Farmers face 'green drought''Dams are down, water supply springs are running what they run at mid-summer.'25 Sep 08:51 PM
New ZealandMissing Hawke's Bay woman foundPolice updated the public on social media this morning. 25 Sep 07:55 PM
New ZealandSevere weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threatSnowfall warnings are in place for six major South Island alpine passes.25 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandCalls grow for reprint after voting papers error in Hastings electionThe booklet skipped from page 12 to 29, cutting out some wards.25 Sep 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionScott St John: New Zealand needs a long-term population policyAccurate population forecasts shape schools, roads, hospitals and housing.24 Sep 11:00 PM
