New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle three months on: Flashbacks, paradise lost and long winter aheadDeep feelings of heartbreak and loss remain three months on from Cyclone Gabrielle05 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Up Chuck': Firefighters monitor Napier group’s plan to burn King Charles effigyA local collective of artists is lighting fires instead of watching the coronation.05 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandBreakers Napier shuts permanently - cyclone the final blowThe restaurant spokesperson's last plea was simple: “support your local businesses”.04 May 07:49 PM
New ZealandInteractive map shows bird's-eye view of flooding, silt damage in Hawke’s Bay and TairāwhitiMap was created by Dragonfly Data Science in partnership with Social Wellbeing Agency.04 May 06:19 AM
New ZealandVolleyball hopes soar for two Napier teenagersOff overseas to play volleyball, but just two years ago one barely knew it was a sport.04 May 02:48 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating multiple assaults across Napier and HastingsThe behaviour that took place in the two cities will not be tolerated, police say.04 May 01:43 AM
New ZealandTalking Point: Time to get seriousMore resilient stormwater and flood management systems are needed.04 May 12:07 AM
PoliticsKiri Allan speaks on Meka Whaitiri meeting; waka-jumping law not triggeredThe bombshell news was confirmed by Meka Whaitiri this morning.03 May 03:37 AM
Wellington PhoenixHot shots: Goals aplenty as Rovers surge up the points tableAttack on form as top-of-table teams beckon for Napier City Rovers.02 May 10:05 PM
New ZealandSecond serious crash involving teens in stolen vehicle in less than 48 hoursFour people were injured, including one seriously, in an early morning crash.02 May 09:39 PM
PoliticsCyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone futureIt was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.02 May 12:25 AM
PoliticsRobertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homesCyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.01 May 04:41 AM
New ZealandThey gave their luxury house away for free. It's now sold for $3m+Val and Dick Bradshaw's parting gift for Hawke's Bay will help the region for generations.01 May 03:02 AM
New ZealandDrinking water tests clear of ‘forever’ chemicalsTests come back clear over possible water contamination with 'forever chemicals'.01 May 02:50 AM
PoliticsOpinion: Govt can’t keep skimping on rural mental health in cyclone recovery planRural communities have persistently been delivered poorer mental health services.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsAccess issues and mental health toll persisting for cyclone-hit farmersFarmers are dealing with kilometres of broken fencing which will be expensive to fix.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier's Pat Magill - saint or stirrer?Pat Magill, social justice campaigner extraordinaire, lived all his 96 years in Napier30 Apr 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCraig Cooper: Haere ra, Hawke's BayIf the opportunity arose, I would probably have lived in Hastings St.30 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandTech drawing away in Premier rugbyFour matches to go for a repeat of last year's triumph, but Tech are in the box seat.29 Apr 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier considering proposal for new 255-home subdivisionA resource consent application was lodged with the council earlier this year.28 Apr 05:15 AM
New ZealandDrug dealer jailed despite rehab efforts and apologyJudge orders "working capital" of drugs business be forfeited to the Crown.28 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandFootball: Young Kiwi prospect putting in the hard yards on and off the pitchWhen the full-time whistle blows, Alex Mort starts thinking about heading to work.26 Apr 07:26 PM
Politics‘We’ll be fighting it’: Red-stickered residents dig in as cyclone decisions delayedSome cyclone-impacted residents have no intention to leave their land.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsCouple upping mortgage after cyclone-damaged property ineligible for Govt fundThe pair fear other lifestyle block owners will be in a similar predicament.26 Apr 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaipatiki Holiday Park nears re-opening dateMonths of back-breaking work will hopefully pay off for Shane and Fay Ashforth.26 Apr 02:14 AM
New ZealandNapier’s Sunken Gardens upgrade nearly finishedWorks have been ongoing on the Sunken Gardens in Napier.26 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandCyclone relief exhibition to support artistic communityA minimum of 10 per cent of proceeds will be donated to the Waiohiki Arts Community Trust.25 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandFlood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debrisThe community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.25 Apr 03:17 AM
New ZealandTeens arrested over Napier smash and grabsTwo gas stations and a retail store were targeted in the series of burglaries.24 Apr 10:12 AM
New ZealandFather’s war diaries spark POW bookIncluded in those interviews are two Hawke’s Bay men who survived ‘death marches’.24 Apr 03:07 AM
New ZealandEmphatic Rovers return to winning ways, next stop WembleySharp-shooters fire as Central League football action heats up23 Apr 08:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCraig Cooper: Napier ram-raid solution is not a load of bollardsOpinion: The Aqua and Demio are the stolen cars of choice. How do we stop them ramming?23 Apr 12:03 AM
PoliticsWill you live in your cyclone-hit home again? Minister details three categories to decide futureConsultation with cyclone-hit communities should take place from May.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandName suppression lapses for Darcy Strickland murder accusedTwo men are to face trial in the High Court next February.20 Apr 11:23 PM
