Hawkes Bay TodayCyclone survivors, first responders and bereaved tell of endurance, heroism and griefA coroner is investigating 19 deaths in an inquiry that has been running since last year.18 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumHawkes Bay TodayHawke's Bay expressway upgrade running to schedule, with a little help from the cyclone siltSilt from Cyclone Gabrielle is being used to build up new bridge embankments.17 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumHawkes Bay Today'Best I've seen': Winemakers call 2026 a dream year for Hawke's Bay redsThree Hawke's Bay wineries are picking 2026 to be their best vintage yet.17 Apr 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHow a Hawke’s Bay apprentice is turning training hours into safer homes17 Apr 12:52 AM
Hawkes Bay Today‘It gets a little addictive’: 14 runners set to notch a decade of Hawke’s Bay marathons16 Apr 06:00 PM
Opinion‘Cry wolf’ declarations risk diminishing future states of emergencies – Craig Little16 Apr 03:34 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayA safer home: Two cyclone-smashed marae given $27m to rebuild in new location16 Apr 12:34 AM
PremiumHawkes Bay TodayRadioactive seeds to treat prostate cancer: First Hawke's Bay patient back on motorbike in weeks15 Apr 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayEnd of the last-minute ponytail: Woman starts hairstyle workshops for dads with daughters15 Apr 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayLeague star's father died after 'terrifying' two-day fight for survival post-cycloneGeorge Luke was stuck between landslips 'which went as far as the eye could see'.15 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayEnergy, water, mass immigration: Why ex-All Blacks captain is joining NZ FirstNews broke of Taine Randell's candidacy while he was running a rugby training.15 Apr 01:35 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHow older Dannevirke drivers can protect independence with refresher courseEliza Stapley says many have not retested their knowledge for 50 years.14 Apr 11:19 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayOn The Up: The drama school that's empowered hundreds of teens every year for 35 years'What we teach is a vital antidote to everything that’s happening in the world.'14 Apr 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayPlan to extend road through middle of Flaxmere as part of village redevelopmentPlans include an extension of Henderson Rd and a new north-to-south extension. 14 Apr 04:01 AM
Hawkes Bay Today4x4 finals wow crowds in rural Hastings: 'It wouldn’t be a trial if there wasn’t some drama'More than 40 teams tackled 33 steep and muddy courses at speed.13 Apr 10:18 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'I've lost Ivy': Bereaved mum recalls floodwaters sweeping daughter away after 'no warning'Family awoke to ankle-deep water in their home. Within 30 minutes it was at chest height.13 Apr 09:19 PM
Hawkes Bay Today'It was torture': Survivor describes desperate attempt to hold on to friend in deadly floodwatersThe pair were swept into floodwaters after the Esk Valley home they were in disintegrated.13 Apr 05:06 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayR.E.I.D Wellbeing Program’s reach extends to 28 Hawke’s Bay schoolsThe Run for Reido began just months after the suicide of Hastings' mechanic Reid O'Leary.13 Apr 04:39 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'I made the choice to stay': Why many Hawke’s Bay residents ignored evacuation orders'Here in Te Awanga, we all stayed because we’ve been through it before.'13 Apr 01:50 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’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
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke'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
Hawkes Bay Today'Violent incident': Eight arrests after brawl at Common Room barPolice are still asking for the public’s help to identify two people.10 Apr 05:02 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCyclone warning: Hastings mayor tells coastal residents to consider evacuating'We need people to prepare and make a plan now. I can’t stress this enough.'10 Apr 03:02 AM
Hawkes Bay TodayCar v kāhu: Hawk survives being 'consumed' by SUV on a test driveThe birds' wings were outstretched like a 'giant feathered butterfly'.10 Apr 02:04 AM
Hawkes Bay Today'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
Hawkes Bay TodayCyclone-wary Hawke’s Bay prepares for another potential hitMetService says Hawke’s Bay could experience wind gusts of about 110km/h. 09 Apr 02:14 AM
Hawkes Bay Today‘We’d love to be friends’: Chinese children send art and aroha to Hastings for Lantern FestivalAmong the most moving are six scrolls from Yantai, by young Chinese with disabilities.08 Apr 06:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHawke’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
Hawkes Bay TodayNapier's MTG museum to be renamed'Each building will have its own name gifted by mana whenua.'07 Apr 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumHawkes Bay TodayNearly 900 people sign petition to save NZ Post branch in suburban HastingsThe Raureka NZ Post service has operated from the local pharmacy for a decade.07 Apr 09:01 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayHow a tattoo and a title chase brought the 'Great Dane' back to NapierThe 26-year-old Dane has returned for a second stint with Napier City Rovers.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Hawkes Bay TodayRemnants of tropical cyclone could bring 'significant' rain and wind to Hawke's BayHeavy rain, strong winds and large swells are likely in parts of the North Island.07 Apr 03:43 AM