New ZealandNeighbours watched 'ball' of flame engulf Napier homeA woman was arrested after the 'well-involved' fire, police inquiries are ongoing.13 Aug 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier City Council to sell 72 of its 377 homesThe market value of the properties is about $21.8 million.13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWinds to settle after trees downed and power cut in Hawke's Bay gustsSome of the highest gusts were recorded at Cape Kidnappers which reached up to 110km/h.13 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gave it my best shot': Man's hope for replica Napier lighthouse dashed'I put in a lot of energy and had high hopes, only to face repeated rejections.'12 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Sky Full of Sars': Photographers across North Island capture Rocket Lab night launchStunning scenes were captured from Wellington to the East Coast on Monday morning.12 Aug 03:15 AM
New Zealand'Full-circle moment': Black Fern Liana Mikaele Tu’u returns to former high schoolStudent wants to be 'wearing the black jersey when I grow up' after meeting Black Ferns.11 Aug 11:58 PM
New Zealand'Super lonely‘: Woman has no neighbours as housing development reviewedKāinga Ora bulldozed everything around her, but isn't returning 'to put housing back up'.11 Aug 09:07 PM
New Zealand'You can feel it': Why conservationists think HB kiwi numbers have soaredAll signs are pointing to a kiwi population renaissance in Hawke's Bay.11 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floodsDangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Shot in the dark': Search for NZ's best wine helped by Hawke's Bay pinot prodigyIt's the first time the awards have been held in the associate judge's home town.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandProminent artist with 'whimsical' energy was dealing in LSD and other drugsDali Susanton even took police to a place where magic mushrooms grow.09 Aug 05:43 AM
New ZealandLifeguards aren't babysitters: Coroner's warning after pool tragedyPool staff had acted appropriately and Ranger’s death could have been prevented.09 Aug 12:11 AM
New ZealandMilitary flag featuring battle honours returned in final public outingMilitary flag repaired and returned to Hastings District Council.08 Aug 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his tradeButcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.08 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandUrgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - reportReport has been 10 years in the making.08 Aug 07:38 PM
New Zealand'Absolute nightmare': Parking changes causing issues near Napier school'There were cars constantly up and down doing u-turns, double parking, it was chaos.'08 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'We are not big fans of steak sauce': Mystery deliveries for years bemuse Napier familyIt's not high stakes, but a Napier family want to get to the meat of the matter.08 Aug 02:02 AM
ConstructionFoodstuffs North Island fined $3.25m for anti-competitive land covenantsFoodstuffs fined for efforts to hinder rivals from opening or expanding.08 Aug 01:54 AM
New ZealandFire up your imagination: Airport's $1.6m fire truck needs a nameHawke's Bay Airport is seeking a name for its $1.6m Austrian-built fire truck.08 Aug 01:03 AM
KahuDefence force bomb squad defuses situation at Hawke's Bay PrisonPolice and the Defence Force called out over 'device' in empty vehicle.08 Aug 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay’s top first XV teams tune up for the business end of the seasonChallenges still for first XVs, sub unions and Māori rugby.07 Aug 09:04 PM
New ZealandHoli Boli pop-up shop in Napier has ethical edgeA former HB designer is creating ethical fashion, which is for sale in Napier this month.07 Aug 06:00 PM
FootballInside the Rovers: Oscar’s Big ChanceSharp-shooter Oscar Faulds has flown to the other side of the world for a trial with Danish football club. Video / Neil ReidWatch07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand football’s golden boot contender’s golden chance in EuropeTop scorer in New Zealand domestic football head-hunted by professional Danish club.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire at vacant home in Napier suburbThe cause of a large fire at a vacant home in Ahuriri is being investigated. Video / Missy QuitoWatch07 Aug 01:50 AM
New ZealandMemorial to 1931 Napier quake heroes set for restoration after being deemed potentially unsafeThe 'run down' memorial is going through at least four months of restoration work.07 Aug 01:15 AM
New ZealandVaccine for 'devastating disease' expanded to include more at-risk KiwisThousands of immunocompromised Kiwis to benefit from new vaccine funding.06 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLandlord ordered to pay Hawke's Bay cyclone victim $7000 over flood-hit rental disputeThe woman was offered a home, then told to leave after noticing issues on her first day.05 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentFrom a tiny Hastings music class to the world: The rise of a new superstar Kiwi producer'Being in LA all of a sudden is quite surreal. The people in Hawke’s Bay are a lot nicer.'05 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandSerious motorbike crash closes road in FlaxmereThe crash was reported at 2.30pm.05 Aug 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWairoa mayor's plea: Don't waste money on a Waikare bridge, get on with a bypassThe National Land Transport Plan goes before the NZTA board this month.05 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Good Vibes Only’: Hawke’s Bay short film about graffiti starts a mural renaissanceThe arts collective looks to bring good vibes to Hawke's Bay towns.04 Aug 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsHit by a car during triathlon training: Pete Cowan's remarkable 13-year journey to ParisLying on the side of the road, his upper leg split, Pete Cowan worried about his future.04 Aug 09:32 PM
New ZealandFreestyler: Bill Knobloch knocks goal right out of the waterHe wanted to swim 20km and raise $350 for the cause. He swam 32km, and raised over $2600.04 Aug 06:00 PM