PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom war zones to Wattie's: The remarkable life of nurse leader Sylvia FrameIn 2012, she was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.21 May 11:17 PM
New ZealandForest & Bird challenges Hawke’s Bay councils in court over controversial dam consent extensionsThe dam would flood at least 22ha of conservation land in Hawke's Bay's Makaroro Gorge.21 May 03:25 AM
New Zealand'Doom and gloom for Tararua': Residents react to amalgamation optionsScott Gilmore spoke to a crowd of about 200 people, explaining the amalgamation options. 21 May 01:57 AM
PremiumNew ZealandDebt was a problem when Hawke’s Bay councils last tried to merge. That elephant isn’t going away13 May 06:10 PM
PremiumKahuTe Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi valedictorian linking blockchain and Māori knowledge12 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandMortuary waste has long been a bane of te ao Māori. A small town’s got a ‘pioneering’ plan to solve it12 May 03:45 AM
New ZealandAirport fire station and Napier loo among East Coast’s top architecture winners08 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Need to do better': Most common road safety breaches in Napier and Hastings revealed07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal govt shake-up: Mayors welcome deadline to design simpler council model06 May 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUrban myth or urban migration: Do the ducks know it's coming?Duck shooting starts on Saturday, but some ducks have already migrated to a safe space.30 Apr 06:00 PM
BusinessNearly 100,000 people in serious debt but arrears ease for many householdsCentrix data shows 459,000 people were behind on payments in March.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Anzac Day guide: Where to go for dawn serviceCrowds are expected to mark the day of remembrance, with clear skies forecast.22 Apr 10:47 PM
New ZealandArrest after shot fired towards vehicle in WairoaA shot was fired at a vehicle at an address on April 2. Other firearms offences followed.22 Apr 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Anyone involved should be ashamed': Mohaka River safety system stolen during cycloneThe river monitoring system was stolen from the Mohaka River's Raupunga site. 19 Apr 11:44 PM
Opinion‘Cry wolf’ declarations risk diminishing future states of emergencies – Craig LittleOPINION: Much has been reported on my comment that I fear NZ may be becoming 'woke'.16 Apr 03:34 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon hits back at Wairoa mayor over 'woke' comment'I’ll happily wear a woke label this time if it means we didn’t lose anyone’s lives' - PM.13 Apr 06:31 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay mayor refused state of emergency for Cyclone Vaianu, calls it ‘woke’'We didn’t need a state of emergency ... I think it takes away the importance of one.'13 Apr 12:31 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay and Tararua's cyclone extremes – a 194km/h gust, 253mm of rainHighest gust in an area where people live was 126km/h in Mahia, where power is now out.12 Apr 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrust calls for minister’s removal from Treaty role over Waikaremoana decisionTrust says it effectively reinvents grievances and sets a path for unnecessary conflict.12 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNapier mayor says water deal is ‘amalgamation by stealth’ as councillors push it to next stepRichard McGrath was outvoted 9-4 on a plan he sees as 'amalgamation by stealth'.09 Apr 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Could be very impactful': Cyclone Vaianu tracks towards Hawke’s BayMetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for Sunday.09 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay council prepares rivermouths amid cyclone storm surge concernSwells could be a concern as PM encourages people to prepare and stock up.08 Apr 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPressure on health services as cocaine use doubles in Hawke’s Bay and GisborneThe region also has the second-highest meth use in NZ and low prices at $306 a gram.05 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Divided' communities brought back together after four years with new bridgeBuilt with a 90.5m steel arch, Te Rēinga Bridge spans the river with no piers.02 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandNapier mayor gets onto his e-scooter as councils brace for fuel crisis'On a nice day, you can’t beat it,' Richard McGrath says.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSport and community clubs targeted in spate of Hawke’s Bay burglariesSince February, police have investigated nine burglaries at clubs across the region.02 Apr 01:37 AM
New Zealand'Huge milestone': Cyclone repair works finished on SH2 in Hawke’s BayA major milestone for Hawke's Bay has been reached after years of road works.02 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's Easter forecast: A tale of two holidaysExpect Good Friday to be great. Expect Easter Monday to be anything but.31 Mar 02:34 AM
New ZealandCouncils of flood hit areas invest in flood barriers as extra securityEach 14.5m Ark tube replaces about 160 traditional sandbags.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand115-year-old Hawke's Bay cottage sold for just $57,000It was the third-cheapest freestanding home sale nationwide in 2025.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fireball that streaked across Hawke’s Bay sky likely to be burning space junkWitnesses from Wairoa to Napier saw the glowing object about 6.15am on Tuesday.17 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandMysterious object thought to be space junk over Hawke's BayThe meteor, filmed here by fishermen in Awatoto, was seen from Napier and Wairoa. Video / Codey MontgomerieWatch16 Mar 08:56 PM
