Joseph Ahuriri mystery: ‘Disappointing’ end to HB beach search
'I want to acknowledge the resilience of his family,'
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Soldier's fundraising buzz came from wanting to help young lady walk again
A drive to push himself and help those who couldn't saw Andrew McCrory change lives.
'Plague-like proportions': Mice invade homes in Central Hawke's Bay
Pourerere plagued with rodents as cooler temperatures draw mice into homes.
Hawke’s Bay rugby: Ranfurly Shield defence could go out of town
The home of Magpies rugby is closed for four months for turf refurbishment.
Anzac trip to Gallipoli: 'I already know I will be crying'
Emotional experience expected for a group headed to Turkey for Anzac commemorations.
Supermarkets tight-lipped on plans in Napier and Havelock North
The Woolworths chain is not revealing its 'store network strategy'.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by vehicle north of Dannevirke
The man was unable to be revived and died at the scene.
Hastings Rugby and Sports Club overcome player shortage to keep top of Premier table close
Mark Johnson refereed his 100th Premier game.
EIT's graduating students overcame Covid lockdowns and Cyclone Gabrielle
Students have gone through a global pandemic and the devastation of the region.
Bystanders keep the magic alive after 'trolls' wreck Park Island fairy garden
The actions of bystanders have kept the magic alive at Park Island's fairy garden.
Two of Hawke's Bay biggest schools without permanent principals
New appointments at the large Napier and Hastings schools are expected in the near future.
'Pretty useful genetics': Why one region is set for a deer hunting boon in coming years
Farmed animals escaped during the cyclone and will have mated with the wild population.
Editorial: Sports grounds no place for gang hostilities
OPINION: An ugly rugby attack highlights it's time to depower and de-arm gang thugs.
Meet Rayleen, the stingray making friends with port security guards
Alex MacGregor's patrols always include a 'gidday' to the stingray that keeps coming back.
Napier Port hopes for another big cruise season next summer despite national concern
There is nationwide concern cruise visits may drop next summer. Napier Port isn't worried.
Swimmer Emma Godwin off the pace in Olympic dream bid
Godwin finished third in her women's national 200m backstroke final.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Release date confirmed for Govt's Gabrielle review
The review was initially set to be released in late March but has been pushed back.
Autumn scorcher: Hottest April night in Napier history recorded
From low lows to high highs it has been an interesting start to autumn.
Former quarry now a playground
Dozens of children put the Gleeson Park playground to good use as soon as it was opened
Greenmeadows School’s Ukettes strum-up for Joe Walsh gig in Napier
Joe Walsh back in Napier - and Greenmeadows School's Ukettes are ready.
Four sites shortlisted for Hawke’s Bay’s new $15m hospice
Plans for a much-needed new hospice are getting back on track.
Club of the Year: Hawke’s Bay water polo gets back among the honours
Water polo is back on the go in Hawke's Bay, with 700 enrolled in little more than a year.
Danish football recruit’s 17,000km journey to New Zealand with victory in mind
New Napier City Rovers goalie opens on up pressure, pain and a desire to be the best.
No storm, just hot April nights for Hawke’s Bay
Be ready for Thursday night - the minimum temperature is forecast to be 20C.
Council proposes 19.6 per cent rate increase, as well as cuts to parks, tourism and sustainable homes
Rates will increase 54 per cent over three years - without cuts it would be 69.1 per cent.
Watch: Baby-carrying mum’s shoplifting attempt foiled; Pak'nSave staff praised
The confronting video shows a 'sad reality' that is becoming more common, Foodstuffs says.
'Always doubted myself': Ashleigh was a 15-year-old school drop out, now she's a valedictorian
From high school dropout to EIT valedictorian.
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise: How we can balance the books without just increasing rates
OPINION: We must be savvy and bold, prudent at times, yet ambitious for our community.
TikTok user shares video of an attempted shoplifting
A TikTok user shared video of an attempted shoplifting at Pakn'Save Tamatea in Napier. Video / Supplied
Keen-as Keanu kick-starts Hawks' 2024 campaign
The new-look Hawks were beaten by 21 points one week - but won by 27 the next.
Hawke’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.'
Sir Buck on passing the Anzac baton to Bay tamariki
'That’s my whānau chanting to scare the enemy.'
'Can you massage me directly': Hapless scammers claiming to be Tom Jones target concertgoers
Most realised it was a scam and didn’t engage, but some thought it was the man himself.
Rugby union shifts club's home games after team van shooting
Games will be moved to Tremain Field in Napier for the 'foreseeable future'.