New ZealandWant free tickets to the Warriors in Napier? Fill out your uncompleted censusA chance to watch a beloved NRL team is being used as bait for those who haven't engaged.21 May 10:28 PM
New ZealandMark Hutchinson to stand for Labour in Napier electorateMark Hutchinson seeks the job vacated by the retirement of Stuart Nash.19 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFans warned to get to McLean Park early for NRL clashMore than a week out from the big game, big queues are expected at the gates in Napier.19 May 02:23 AM
PoliticsBudget 2023: $6b resilience plan to future-proof cyclone-hit infrastructureIt follows the near $1b announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Sunday.18 May 02:27 AM
PoliticsBudget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?17 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsSacked Minister's texts to Police Commissioner contradicted PM’s comments on cyclone crimeThe message was released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.16 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier the most dangerous city in NZ for cyclists'I know how hard that concrete is': Cyclist Terence Fitzgerald says he's not surprised.16 May 01:50 AM
New ZealandNapier aquarium releases the last of its sharks after injuries, deathsNational Aquarium releases two injured sharks after three died after Cyclone Gabrielle.15 May 11:07 PM
New ZealandTurf wars: Why cup-winning footballer won’t play on artificial grassCentral League side is without their key defender due to the artificial grass surface.15 May 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAway win gives Marist another chance at Cup dreamNapier Marist won a round 1 match on Saturday, their first Chatham Cup game in four years.15 May 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPM and ministers tour flood-hit Pan Pac; business could resume as early as AugustMinisters saw where the stopbank breached, causing widespread damage to the plant.14 May 11:41 PM
PoliticsGovt announces new classrooms, schools ahead of Budget 2023 revealPrime Minister Chris Hipkins delivered the news at a Wellington school this morning.14 May 09:45 PM
PoliticsMore classrooms to be built; poll shows coalition likely election outcomePM Chris Hipkins and Education Minister Jan Tinetti are expected to make the announcement.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandContainer ship Shiling likely to return to Wellington, scene of previous failuresThe container ship put out a mayday call on Friday morning after losing power.14 May 04:28 AM
New ZealandSliding into success? Council-provided Splash Planet becomes temporary EIT classroomStudents still unable to use the flooded Taradale campus instead use community venues.14 May 01:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOld Boys Marist bring up a ton in Premier rugbyNapier Old Boys Marist scored 15 tries in a near record-breaking match, winning 101-36.13 May 08:42 AM
New ZealandMan who paid $47k for guns cut them down to sell to criminalsWeapons obtained in Napier between March and May last year were destined for Auckland.12 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandFree Hawke’s Bay variety show aims to bring joy A free variety show featuring Suzy Cato will tour Napier and Hastings later this month.12 May 05:22 AM
PoliticsGisborne mayor blasts land-use inquiry report critical of council, commissioners recommendedThe report has brought an intense and swift reaction from Gisborne District Council.12 May 05:12 AM
New ZealandWoman in critical condition after she was found with burns in NapierA woman in her 30s was found with burns at a Napier address.11 May 11:42 PM
FootballStay ‘ruthless’: Coach’s call to players as they hunt crucial winsAs football's Central League heats up, Napier City Rovers seek move up points table.11 May 12:29 AM
New ZealandWoman seen by five different district nurses in month before she died of sepsisCoroner finds "confusion" among health professionals and experts he consulted.10 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandThe bridge that will connect Napier to WairoaThree months after Cyclone Gabrielle, a bridge to connect Hawke's Bay is almost ready.10 May 09:57 PM
New ZealandCare worker stole from elderly client to feed pokie habitWoman used money taken from elderly man's bank card to feed gambling habit.10 May 07:00 AM
KahuNana claims disabled child assaulted by gangster, but more shocked at lax police responseNana upset at child's alleged assault but outraged at lackadaisical police response.10 May 05:16 AM
New Zealand‘Makes us sad’: Ariki Rigby's family say ‘incompetent policing’ saw teen's body mistaken for a sheepFamily talk out of bungled response - police say review to be carried out.09 May 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClearing the state housing list in Napier, Kāinga Ora to start building 60 homesNumbers on the State Housing Register are starting to fall as new homes are built.09 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandTwo jewellery stores employ security guards in Hawke’s Bay after raidsDaylight heists including one in Hastings led to the measure by Michael Hill Jeweller.09 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Challenge by choice’: Programme gives youths a second crackThe power of sport is one of the driving forces behind inspirational youth programme.08 May 10:45 PM
KahuCouncillor stands up for Mongrel Mob gang’s fence insignia near playgroundLocal councillor Maxine Boag defends Mongrel Mob signage.08 May 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay club rugby: Victory at last for Havelock NorthSix teams lead the race for the top six, but two others are still in the running.06 May 10:35 AM
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
