New Zealand'It caught on': The mayor who always said 'Heretaunga Hastings'The mayor says when she took on the role eight years ago, she could hardly say 'kia ora'.14 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council - will the cyclone define this year’s election?Hawke’s Bay Today asked all HBRC candidates how they thought council handled the cyclone.12 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe three Matildas: Trio of young actors share production's starring roleWith 11 shows across just 11 days at the theatre, each one will get a chance to be Matilda12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandInside the survival game as a Hawke’s Bay fashion retailerWinter is lean, summer is hope, and loyalty counts. 12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne mayor hopefuls agree: rates unsustainable, solutions neededRehette Stoltz said 80-85% of council spending already covers core services.12 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Classic spring': Weekend brings strong wind watch for Hawke's BayForecasters warn gusts could reach near severe gale strength in exposed parts.12 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandCEO of New Zealand's oldest winery resigns after almost 30 yearsThe iconic Napier winery says its CEO is resigning for health reasons.12 Sep 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIwi establishing its own health authority, considering purchase of medical clinics'For too long, we have relied on the mainstream system to basically pick up the pieces.'11 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeen challenges Napier mayoral candidates at debate, saying youth ‘don’t feel welcome’'Nearly all of them want to move,' Natasha said of her peers.11 Sep 03:22 AM
Kahu'First redress': Crown move signals shift in Ngāpuhi settlement talksKororipo Pā in Kerikeri is to be returned to Ngāpuhi in time for Waitangi Day 2026.11 Sep 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow Auckland First XVs dominate national selection, despite not making Top FourAuckland provides 10 of the 26 players named in the New Zealand Schools squad.10 Sep 10:01 PM
SportPlenty at stake amid New Zealand Football's National League restructureNZ Football is weighing 12- or 14-team formats with promotion and relegation.10 Sep 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'In your mouth, ears, everywhere': Living in a post-cyclone dust landSince Cyclone Gabrielle, 113 formal dust complaints have been made to the council.10 Sep 09:53 PM
New ZealandSix60 will debut new music from fifth album at Hawke’s Bay showStraight out of the recording studio and into the Hawke's Bay spring sunshine.10 Sep 06:00 PM
Silver Ferns'Unable to resolve issues': Netball NZ stands down Silver Ferns coachDame Noeline Taurua has been stood down for the Taini Jamison Series against South Africa.10 Sep 05:32 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: The NZ city starting a week-long Negroni festivalNineteen bars will serve their own twist on the classic cocktail. Why? Well, why not?10 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay local elections: Where to find orange voting binsBallot bins have been placed at supermarkets, libraries and community hubs.10 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandArmed Offenders squad called to suburban Napier - man charged with presenting firearmOfficers confirmed the incident was not linked to the ongoing gang conflict warrant.09 Sep 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Skin in the game': Pāmu opens Mahiwi Farm to equity partnershipsPamu unveils new plan to help create pathways to farm ownership for young farmers.09 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandMotorsport legend gets well-known Kiwis to drive for him in new podcastNew Zealanders such as Sir Peter Beck, who owns a DeLorean, will take Murph for a spin.09 Sep 09:48 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Three-legged cat missing for five years returns'He was trying to charge down the little cat cage door to get out to give me cuddles.'09 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s new $23 million museum storage and research centre completedThe storage and research centre in Hastings will complement Napier's MTG museum.09 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with the murder of Napier boyThree people now face charges relating to the Mother's Day death. 09 Sep 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEnergy shake-up: Canadian private equity giant circles Kiwi gas business in $2.2b bidBrookfield is said to be negotiating the deal alongside New Zealand distributor Powerco.09 Sep 12:07 AM
New ZealandThree from Hawke’s Bay in national schools rugby squadOne player follows in the footsteps of a famous All Black from his school.08 Sep 09:42 PM
New ZealandNapier council candidates divided as city prepares for its first go at Māori wardsIntroduction of the wards comes at the same time as a referendum to decide their future.08 Sep 08:50 PM
New ZealandVehicle involved in Hawke's Bay gang violence found by police, three still in hospitalPolice have been granted a gang conflict warrant, which they've used 10 times so far.08 Sep 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBattle of the Bays: Stage set for an NPC crackerGame on: Bay of Plenty fourth, the Magpies fifth, both coming off big wins.08 Sep 03:59 AM
New ZealandTwo youths in custody after Napier liquor store ram raidThe raid caused considerable damage to the Kennedy Rd liquor store.07 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTale of two Alexanders: Well-known companies in liquidation, owing hundreds of thousands eachThe two companies in liquidation share the name Alexander, but are otherwise unrelated.07 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay couple marry during halftime at rugby matchThe pair won a radio contest to wed on the 22m line at McLean Park.07 Sep 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNomads, Mongrel Mob gangs locked in dangerous feud in two North Island regions Police describe events as 'dangerous gang activity' and have offered to mediate.07 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier night shelter expects to chase new Government homelessness fundingThe Govt is releasing $17m for homelessness projects, but will it include Hawke's Bay?06 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest man in Hawke’s Bay as patrols target gang conflictExtra police remain on patrol in Napier, Hastings and Wairoa for the safety of the public.06 Sep 01:32 AM
