New Zealand'We've been through hell': Harrowing stories of floods survivorsAlastair Needes and other survivors tell of their close calls with rising flood waters.14 Feb 08:47 PM
New ZealandFire crews working to rescue people stranded in Hawke's BayA state of emergency has been declared by the mayors of Napier and Hastings.13 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandSting in the tail for Auckland: High winds to hit stricken Super City todayAlthough the intense rain is over, that does not mean it is dry.13 Feb 07:35 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Latest Hawke's Bay updates“At the moment there is no need for residents to evacuate."12 Feb 09:52 AM
New ZealandYouth crime unit: Hawke’s Bay’s newest police team focuses attention on teens“It is not just a police problem, it is societal.”10 Feb 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCivil earthworks company that took Covid wage subsidy in liquidation, ASB owed $5.4mEven the Government money wasn’t enough to keep it going so the owner called it quits.09 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandSporting chance: New super-sized indoor arena opens in Hawke’s BayA new $20 million arena in Taradale is one of NZ's largest indoor sports centres.09 Feb 03:00 AM
CrimeMobster guilty of 501 deportee assault, not guilty of shootingYou can't call police because "We're the Mongrel mob", victim told.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman refuses neighbour a cigarette, stabbed 23 times and left for deadK-Cyn Nathan will spend the next 4 1/2 years in jail for attempting to murder a neighbour.07 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'Window' opens in Hawke's Bay property market for first-home buyers'When the market does turn, it will happen really quickly. Right now, there's a window.'05 Feb 11:49 PM
New ZealandSuspect found in killer sea mysteryThousands of creatures suddenly washed ashore. Council testing may have found out why.04 Feb 08:57 PM
New Zealand‘Fair shake’: Magnitude 5 quake felt by thousands in Napier and across North IslandMore than 2000 people felt the shaking across the North Island.03 Feb 11:42 PM
New ZealandA 501 deportee says he was turning a new leaf in NZ. Then all hell broke looseDeportee 'wanted the drama to stop' after repeated visits from Mongrel Mob.03 Feb 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRedesign considered for ram-raid-ridden end of Napier's main streetNapier City Council is considering a redesign of the western end of Emerson Street.02 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandNapier homicide house scorched by second suspicious fireThe Marewa address is where police found Arohaina Henare unresponsive.01 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder of Napier man Colin BlitheName suppression continues for murder accused until case reaches High Court.01 Feb 12:34 AM
New ZealandPigs found drinking water contaminated with their own filthMark Norrish failed to provide clean water and adequate shelter, court told.31 Jan 04:04 PM
New ZealandHastings business charged over child’s forklift injuryWorkSafe has filed charges against an orchard packing warehouse in Hastings.30 Jan 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: City of Sails' deluge a wake-up call, againThe recent weather is a telling tale of two flooded cities, Craig Cooper says.29 Jan 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig CooperOpinion: People who want to be kind make terrible MPsIn close to two decades as a newspaper editor, I met very few politicians I liked.21 Jan 11:27 PM
New ZealandCompany fined $19,500 for oil spill which reached Ahuriri EstuaryCouncil pollution officers contained oil spill using special booms.19 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide investigation after man found dead in NapierMan was found dead in Napier on Sunday.15 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball jackpots to life-changing $20 millionOn Saturday, one lucky Napier man became a millionaire after hitting the jackpot11 Jan 07:29 AM
New ZealandLatest Lotto millionaire celebrates with cup of noodlesLotto winner to splash cash on family and pets09 Jan 04:51 AM
New ZealandWorkers escape unharmed after stray spark ignites metal business in NapierEveryone escaped unharmed after a stray spark set Galvanising Hawke's Bay alight.09 Jan 12:48 AM
New ZealandCrash closes State Highway 2 south of Hastings and injures severalA crash is expected to keep State Highway 2 south of Hastings closed for at least an hour08 Jan 01:43 AM
New ZealandAriki Rigby was killed by multiple ‘gang-affiliated’ people, says sisterSister of slain teen urges witnesses to dob in "gang-affiliated" killers.07 Jan 02:14 AM
New ZealandDairy owner barricades herself in steel cage for safetyMore dairy owners expected to install cages in stores to keep them safe.06 Jan 05:28 PM
OpinionMaddisyn JeffaresJuicy Fest review: How did Park Island handle the heat of Nelly and his hip hop company?Juicy Fest 2023 kicked off its R&B and hip-hop tour in Napier, and here is how it went.05 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelTourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pickFrom the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWWII Spitfire pilot who used the iconic plane to sink German subs dies aged 99Max Collett was one of just two pilots to sink German midget submarines using a Spitfire.30 Dec 02:07 AM
New Zealand‘Can’t park there’: Car lodged in awkward spot after Napier crashThe car was still stuck on Friday morning, prompting passers-by to do a double-take.30 Dec 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAdvocates fight for restoration to end the 'legacy of neglect' at Napier PrisonA Napier jewel will need restoring, with a retaining wall crumbing, parts sealed off.24 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas without Ariki: Family say the truth ‘must weigh on the soul’Family fear investigation into teen's murder has "grinded to a halt" and issue fresh plea.24 Dec 05:02 PM
