New ZealandBone at Hastings work site identified; what you should do if you discover bonesPolice should be contacted immediately if you find a bone suspected of being human.14 Apr 09:50 PM
New ZealandTaupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the regionTaupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.14 Apr 09:02 PM
New ZealandCrime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister saysThe Mental Health Minister says crime proceeds could help fund meth addiction services.14 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘That’s cowardice’: Councillor condemns gendered online threatsHawke's Bay mayors urge respect, condemning personal attacks on social media.14 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'We see a lot of tears': Hastings opens social supermarket for those in needSocial supermarket set to address food insecurity in Hastings.14 Apr 06:11 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - blockages close dump station, fundraiser's $6k and new play areaNews snippets from the Far North.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPHOTOS: Kaitāia Primary School celebrates 150 years Kaitāia Primary marks 150th birthday with week-long celebration14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPrestigious Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award has five Northland finalistsFive Northlanders among 41 finalists in Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Musician with Down syndrome finds voice through transformative therapy'Music is the most powerful thing in the world,' says Eskavan McCartney.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Rural doctor shortage - how one medical programme is solving the crisisWest Coast GP plays key role in University of Otago's Rural Medical Immersion Programme.14 Apr 05:05 PM
New ZealandFatal leap: Man drowns after slipping in gumboots while rock fishingA coroner has highlighted the dangers of rock fishing after Cameron Zimmerman's death.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hallelujah': Driving instructors react to proposed licence changesPractical licence set to be scrapped described as 'a joke' and 'not good'.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Property'Enormously relieved' - Ex-mayor sells much-loved bach to localsThere had been overseas interest in the holiday home.14 Apr 08:18 AM
New Zealand'Sex on the leather couch': Doctor faces tribunal for 'blurring professional boundaries'The doctor denies that any sexual activity took place while at his work.14 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheetA jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.14 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga man accused of stealing ambulance equipment He is also charged with unlawfully possessing police property.14 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandEnd of East Coast era as keys to Hughie Hughes’ multifaceted business handed over'I’m going to retire and lie back and make like a 90-year-old.'14 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Mission critical': Business leaders push for inclusion as NZ demographics evolveMore than 80 business leaders met at Waitangi to discuss workplace inclusion.14 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandIcy plunge: Temperatures to drop 10C as snow hits southA cold, punchy southerly is set to bring a cold snap over much of the country. 14 Apr 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Really good test': Apprentice challenge winners head to nationalsApprentices had eight hours to construct a planter box using traditional joinery.14 Apr 02:45 AM
New Zealand'In the firing line': Northland braces for severe gales and heavy rainHeavy rain and easterly gales are expected for the upper North Island this week.14 Apr 02:32 AM
New ZealandTreaty Principles Bill with David Seymour on The CountryPhil Duncan, David Seymour, Tom Young, and Dom Jones.14 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandHawks keep in touch in NBLDan Grida came to HB as an Australian NBL champ. Now he's making it with the Hawks.14 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandAbsolutely outstanding in their field, and butcheryA specialised Hawke's Bay meat producer gets the big one despite the cyclone.14 Apr 02:15 AM
New ZealandGun-wielding man jumps into nurse's car, threatens her outside hospitalPolice are still looking for a man who jumped into the hospital worker's back seat.14 Apr 01:16 AM
New ZealandSilver Ferns to play first Hawke's Bay test in eight years this SeptemberThe Silver Ferns will play at Pettigrew Green Arena on September 24.14 Apr 12:55 AM
New ZealandFood Hub part of network feeding 500,000 a month, but more support neededNorthland Food Hub reports an upsurge of low-income families needing food to survive.14 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'A lot of people are going without': Strain on community food hubMangaroa Marae's food hub supports 400 families from Wairoa to Pōrangahau.14 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato police find Ngāruawāhia missing teenThe 14-year-old had been missing for one week.13 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle big blaze after controlled burn-off in Central Hawke's BayThe fire, which started about 3.30pm on Saturday, took until 10.30pm to control.13 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandBike and bus riders get their dayBike racks were pulled from Hawke's Bay buses five months ago.13 Apr 10:23 PM
New ZealandTaranaki organic dairy farmer weathering the droughtJanet Fleming milks 320 cows once daily and has diversified by growing botanicals.13 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandClevedon - where the water buffalo roamRichard and Helen Dorresteyn own and run Clevedon Buffalo Company.13 Apr 09:07 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after man's body found in vehiclePolice believe the man was the victim of a violent assault.13 Apr 08:28 PM