New ZealandMotorsport legend slams NZ's plan to remove full licence driving test'That is just ludicrous. That’s not economics, that’s just stupidity.'26 Jun 10:17 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay councils set rates rises - ranging from 5.2% to 15%Napier's needed bumping to keep library open, Hastings still in cyclone struggle-street.26 Jun 09:40 PM
New ZealandFamily returning home to mourn 11yo after 'routine flu' turns fatalMateo Deveraturda died a fortnight after his flu-like symptoms deteriorated.26 Jun 02:35 AM
New Zealand'We’re still struggling': Pensioner's fight to rebuild after devastating floodsMany homes in Wairoa remain empty, with 83 still yellow-stickered.25 Jun 08:45 PM
New ZealandArts festival to return, with a circus spectacleThe Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival returns in October after last year's cancellation.25 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers face must-win clashes to keep league hopes aliveNapier City Rovers' National League hopes rest on unleashing a prolonged winning run.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Nash smooths Golden Visas for wealthy; Is Rod Drury the king of Qtown?; Lux weddings for Heatly, Crane Plus, Amisfield owner and chef celebrate global award in Italy.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.” 25 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandNapier schoolboy, 11, dies after what was thought to be ‘routine flu’Mateo Deveraturda was surrounded by 'love and care' in his final days at Starship.25 Jun 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller listJudi Hopkinson worked for five years on a psychological drama, and it's paying off.24 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Port rejects union claim it is 'selectively suspending' workers'Disruptive' industrial action under way as higher pay sought for about 185 port workers.24 Jun 01:43 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay youth basketball teams set for international debut in ThailandThe Bay Falcons will send under-12 and under-14 teams to Thailand.24 Jun 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Scary as hell': Council couldn't find way to stop hoarding before weekend inferno'I just knew that one day this would happen.'23 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Dream come true': Blues up-and-comer signs for Hawke's Bay MagpiesThe Magpies have been given a significant boost for their upcoming 2025 NPC campaign.23 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandCheap food boxes in Hawke’s Bay, if you attend cooking and growing workshopsMai Kai is an initiative dedicated to strengthening food systems in Hawke’s Bay.22 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandCrowds of up to 15,000 at Matariki fires on Hawke's Bay beaches'The twinkling fires dotted north and south as far as Te Awanga was magical.'22 Jun 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Forestry skidder tipped over cliff after logging company goes bust Video of the tumble down the bank includes the caption '“pay ya bills or pay the price'.20 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ plane lands safely after mid-air maintenance alertFire and Emergency was on standby for an early flight from Auckland to Napier today. 19 Jun 09:14 PM
Kahu'Honour to perform': MOHI on Matariki music milestoneMOHI wrote his latest album in three weeks, reflecting on his Māori upbringing.19 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Hand of God' controversy in schoolboy rugby scrumCrestfallen Hastings Boys' players were 'pretty emotional' about the incident, says coach.19 Jun 04:29 AM
New ZealandSecond person charged with interference in teen homicide investigationThe 21-year-old woman allegedly instructed someone to destroy evidence.19 Jun 03:44 AM
New ZealandColdest morning of the year hits Hawke's Bay, just in time for MatarikiDon't worry, it's warming up now.19 Jun 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rulesPeter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.18 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandBid to reopen bar closed for months divides communityThe aspiring new owners say they have 30 years' experience in hospitality.18 Jun 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Overly aggressive' letter from Napier mayoral candidate upsets national motor caravan bodyThe board removed Nigel Simpson as Hawke's Bay chair just one month into the role.18 Jun 06:08 PM
New ZealandEx-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for themThe convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui. 18 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandAlleged Napier pharmacy burglar caught, stolen fragrances returned to storeSimilar products were taken in the two other raids, and in break-ins at two other stores.18 Jun 02:32 AM
New Zealand'Restricted is a lot more intense': Students back overhaul of full driver licence testRestricted licence test so difficult and complex that full test is 'unnecessary'.17 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishingEveryone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?17 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: No Lack of goals as Super Sam hunts pro football dreamInjury ended a trial with Auckland FC - but Sam Lack's pro football dream is still alive.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen girl charged with interfering in murder case of 15-year-old Napier school boyPolice say a witness was approached and allegedly threatened on May 12.17 Jun 04:44 AM
New Zealand'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'17 Jun 12:02 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s beach fires set to blaze again for Matariki despite fire banThe event features storytelling, food trucks, and a lantern ceremony.16 Jun 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig venues, big money: The young golf champ hitting the Australian PGA tourMemory of late father will spur on young Kiwi golfer as he chases his professional dream.16 Jun 05:00 PM
