New ZealandPlayground and commercial centre planned on Bull Hill for new Havelock North subdivisionHuge Havelock North development won't touch the bull.11 Apr 12:17 AM
New ZealandSearch ceased for missing fisherman Jason Hollows in Hawke’s BayThe matter has now been referred to the Coroner.11 Apr 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: Perhaps teachers should bring a bit of laughter to the classroomIf you follow the paint-by-numbers curriculum, classroom management will be a struggle.10 Apr 11:59 PM
New ZealandNo storm, just hot April nights for Hawke’s BayBe ready for Thursday night - the minimum temperature is forecast to be 20C.10 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandCouncil proposes 19.6 per cent rate increase, as well as cuts to parks, tourism and sustainable homesRates will increase 54 per cent over three years - without cuts it would be 69.1 per cent.10 Apr 03:42 AM
New ZealandMiracle win for shearer Buick at NZ ShearsDavid Buick was almost killed and wondered if he would ever walk again.10 Apr 01:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: Baby-carrying mum’s shoplifting attempt foiled; Pak'nSave staff praisedThe confronting video shows a 'sad reality' that is becoming more common, Foodstuffs says.10 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandHastings street reopens after firefighters investigate smell of gasThe street in Mahora has reopened.09 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandNapier Mayor Kirsten Wise: How we can balance the books without just increasing ratesOPINION: We must be savvy and bold, prudent at times, yet ambitious for our community.09 Apr 09:32 PM
CrimeHead Hunters member pleads guilty to ambush killing of Mongrel Mob bossDaniel Eliu was shot six times at point-blank range - including four in the back.09 Apr 09:18 PM
New ZealandEnd of highway bend known as 'Devil's Elbow' on table as NZTA considers new bridgeHawke's Bay's iconic and cyclone-smashed hairpin bend could be cut across by a bridge.09 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKeen-as Keanu kick-starts Hawks' 2024 campaignThe new-look Hawks were beaten by 21 points one week - but won by 27 the next.09 Apr 06:04 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay could get new crematorium as funeral giant enters region'A new crematorium is expected to be built within the next year or two.'09 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandSir Buck on passing the Anzac baton to Bay tamariki'That’s my whānau chanting to scare the enemy.'09 Apr 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Can you massage me directly': Hapless scammers claiming to be Tom Jones target concertgoersMost realised it was a scam and didn’t engage, but some thought it was the man himself.09 Apr 12:12 AM
New ZealandNailed it: Archie Knight to represent Hawke's Bay at NZ Certified Builders Apprentice ChallengeThe 20-year-old nailed a task to build a picnic table.08 Apr 09:38 PM
New ZealandRugby union shifts club's home games after team van shootingGames will be moved to Tremain Field in Napier for the 'foreseeable future'.08 Apr 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay neon genius putting the spotlight on Steven Seagal and Conor McGregorFrom NZ to the Super Bowl, Brandon Ransfield's star is shining bright.08 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLast chance at an Olympic dream: Can home comforts get swimmer Emma Godwin to Paris?Swimming nationals and Olympics trials will bring NZ's best to Hastings this week.08 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for rock tosser who smashed window of bus carrying 47 kidsA school principal has commended the actions of a bus driver after a 'scary' incident.08 Apr 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Same behaviour': Photos show holes in sports team's van in earlier Hawke's Bay incident'How someone didn’t get killed I just don’t know.'08 Apr 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Destruction right in front of you': Swimmer fears council ruining river spotsCatherine Reeves enjoyed a picnic in the dense woods, then returned to find trees gone.07 Apr 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessArdern's wedding and basking in big events - how Flagship Events company battled past CovidHawke's Bay-based company coming to the end of another busy summer season.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIn pictures: Hawke's Bay's weekend of openingsNew mountain bike trails in Eskdale and a running milestone as well.07 Apr 04:02 AM
New Zealand'Explosion of glass': Large rock thrown through bus window full of Napier school kidsThe driver says the 1.1kg rock sounded like a gunshot and just missed him.07 Apr 02:12 AM
Rugby'Getting beyond the police': Eight members of rugby team and coach inside shot vanClub captain Guy Taylor was driving as shotgun pellets rained down on the van.07 Apr 01:04 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay club rugby: Taradale beat Napier Tech in rematch of last year’s finalThe final rematch that Taradale had been waiting for arrived, and they were ready for it.07 Apr 12:20 AM
TravelWhat makes Hawke’s Bay such a great wellness hub?Local Danielle Harper reveals how to have a restorative visit in the region.06 Apr 10:00 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanReview: Sir Tom Jones proves to NZ he's far from being 'zimmer frame entertainment'The days of undie-throwing are gone. But at 83, he still has a voice and a touch of spice.06 Apr 07:34 PM
New ZealandDirt bike rider critically injured in crash on major thoroughfareIt's the second serious motorcycle crash in the region in 24 hours.06 Apr 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlan to pull Hawke's Bay Tourism funding - chair fears 'regional backwater' will be the result'Hawke’s Bay will lose ground to other regions, and become a regional backwater.'05 Apr 05:01 PM
New ZealandClimate vs fluoridation: A tale of two protests in the same city at the same timeIt was set to be a fascinating case study. But illness meant it wasn't a fair fight.05 Apr 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly difficult': Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival cancelledIt featured record numbers and half-price tickets last year, but won't be back in 2024.05 Apr 02:04 AM
New ZealandMaraekakaho motorbike crash: One person critically injuredEmergency services responded to a motorbike crash on State Highway 50.05 Apr 02:02 AM