PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe European billionaire and his forestry 'hobby'Wolfgang Leitner said he has a personal interest in sustainable forestry and farming.05 Mar 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrop in the bucket: Drought discussions step up in Hawke's Bay"The pulse is very weak": The wait for significant rain continues for most.04 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandSH2 upgrade aims: Deliver safer road and protect pa siteRoad work around culturally significant sites near Tangoio will be monitored.03 Mar 10:53 PM
VideoLocal Focus: East Coast Farming Expo a 'boutique' experienceThe East Coast Farming Expo's fifth event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch28 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Eastside expo a 'boutique' experienceThe East Coast Farming Expo's fifth event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Feb 03:01 AM
New ZealandWairoa driver with loaded gun and meth arrestedOfficers found a loaded .22 pistol and methamphetamine in a motorist's possession.19 Feb 07:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWind and heat create havoc in the Bay: flights cancelled, trampoline stops traffic in Napier, fires sparkedTemperatures reached as high as 34 degrees around Hawke's Bay.31 Jan 02:00 AM
CrimeWairoa petrol drive off: Car spiked at Bayview after police chase, occupants fleeThe occupants of the vehicle fled the scene and are yet to be found.22 Jan 01:57 AM
New Zealand'Neglected' Wairoa town centre gets $6.1m to be revitalisedMayor happy burned and under-utilised buildings will become hub of business and tourism.21 Jan 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHastings and Central Hawke's Bay house-building hits highest rate in 12 yearsIn contrast, the number of consents for homes in Napier is declining.16 Jan 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHawke's Bay's retail spending soars, outstripping NZ averageThe influx of spending was felt relatively evenly across the board benefiting all regions.20 Dec 04:39 AM
AirlinesRocket Lab building a second launch pad at MahiaRocket Lab's second pad at Mahia is part of its global expansion.18 Dec 08:09 PM
VideoLocal Focus: The lake getting weiredSaving Whakakī, the lake that's sometimes an estuary. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.Watch10 Dec 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay helicopter crew assist after Whakaari/White Island tragedyCrew clocked off at 2am after exhausting, emotionally draining day.10 Dec 03:18 AM
KahuLocal Focus: The broken bridge of Whakakī that no one ownsClosure requires mourners to walk 700m to the urupā. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Nov 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat's next for Rocket Lab as it readies for milestone launchPeter Beck on rocket recycling and how the company is IPO-ready.21 Nov 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay councils tango for regional unityHawke's Bay councils have broken new ground with a meeting of all mayors and councillors.14 Nov 12:16 AM
New ZealandBridge closure means carrying loved one's bodies 1km on foot for burialBridge repairs hang in the balance because of questions over who's responsible for fix.13 Nov 10:25 PM
New ZealandAustrian count will turn multi-million dollar Hawke's Bay sheep and beef farm to forestryIt's fair to say not everyone's happy.01 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandAnother day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for othersAs usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.26 Oct 05:41 AM
New ZealandHot, hot, hot: Break out summer gear for weekendSome areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFire destroyed marae buildings but couldn't break its spiritOn the morning of April 11, 2007, the devastation was "profound" for Raupunga.24 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Targeted attacks on police': Cop's house shot at in WairoaA gun was fired into the door of the officer's home about 11pm on Saturday night.20 Oct 10:37 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay elections: Final results confirmed as Jacoby Poulain ousted in tight raceThe final election results for councils around the region are now in.16 Oct 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandO'Keefe promises 'love and trust' to new Flaxmere councillorNewcomer Peleti Oli has broken the tight twosome of Henare O'Keefe and Jacoby Poulain.14 Oct 01:56 AM
New ZealandYoung woman's death 'could have been avoided'Young Wairoa woman died of asphyxia two days before surgery.13 Oct 05:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFor one council, voting isn't over yetFor one council at least, the voting isn't over yet.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa mayor Craig Little returns with 1000-plus majorityWairoa's mayor Craig Little has been re-elected for a third term12 Oct 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'I'm so joyous, I know I worked extremely hard': Hinewai Ormsby breaks into male dominated regional councilHawke's Bay Regional Council will have at least one Māori councillor.12 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandHinewai Ormsby elected: Belford, Bailey and Wilson lose their HBRC seats, according to early resultsProgress results show three Hawke's Bay Regional councillors lost their seats11 Oct 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWise romps home in Napier, four mayors are back, shock result in Flaxmere and three regional councillors dumpedA wrap up of the winners and losers in local body elections in Hawke's Bay11 Oct 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyHapi as! Girl makes history by being picked for Ross Shield teamHapi has yet to decide which secondary school she will attend next year.06 Oct 04:36 AM
New ZealandVoters warned don't rely on snail mailVoting numbers are down on previous years.03 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandRoaming Wairoa dog that evaded animal control for six months put downUnwanted, unloved and unable to be caught. A mastiff-cross' 'remarkable' evasion ends.02 Oct 11:49 PM
