New ZealandSweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – councilAfter two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.28 Jan 05:35 AM
New ZealandKiwi man's rebuild of the famous 'lost Bugatti' to be unveiled at Art Deco FestivalAll but three of the country's 15 vintage and classic Bugatti models will be in Napier.28 Jan 04:48 AM
New Zealand'It felt good all the way': Bousfield on marathon victoryGisborne marathon: Simon Bousfield triumphs again at First Light event.28 Jan 04:45 AM
New Zealand‘Mind-blowing’ effort: Community unites after Mangawhai tornadoResidents praised the community's strong support and spirit.28 Jan 04:21 AM
New Zealand‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young coupleThe man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow a Hawke’s Bay police duo conquered the world bodybuilding stagePolice officer wins the Pro Miss Figure world title in Canberra on debut.28 Jan 03:05 AM
New Zealand‘It’s about time’: $6.9m multisport hub project kicks off in TairāwhitiPhase one includes resurfacing nine netball courts and adding multi-use surfaces.28 Jan 02:56 AM
New ZealandTributes as rugby talent, grandson of Māori leader, diesHe played 113 caps for Pōneke Rugby Club, scoring over 800 points.28 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandPolice searching for wanted man, Daaron Wilson, in Hamilton and Huntly areasPolice believe he is in the Huntly or Hamilton area.28 Jan 02:17 AM
New ZealandRotorua liquor store ram-raidedSecurity footage of a ram raid at Westbrook Liquor Centre in Rotorua. Video / SuppliedWatch28 Jan 01:17 AM
BusinessMysterious collapse of water bottling company owing creditors $2.6mThe firm, established at Awatoto in 2018, closed last July and is in liquidation.28 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement villageA giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.28 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Rising stars': Hawke's Bay growers praised amid science boostThe Government's goal is to double exports by 2034 through increased investment.28 Jan 12:55 AM
New Zealand'Everything to lose': Community protests Bream Bay sand miningProtesters fear the proposed fast-track sand mining project could kill marine life.28 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Apple grower Paul Paynter on Cyclone Gabrielle's impactWill Wilson, Paul Paynter, Mike Petersen, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Phil Duncan.28 Jan 12:21 AM
New ZealandCrashes, medical events and trauma: Seven missions in seven days for Eastland Rescue HelicopterThe region's rescue chopper flew seven times in seven days.27 Jan 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘A dangerous virus’: Bird flu enters a new phaseNYT: A pandemic is not inevitable but the US outbreak has passed worrisome milestones.27 Jan 11:33 PM
New ZealandBatter Christian Leopard soldiers on through injuryRed-ball cricket doesn't hold quite the appeal it once did for the 27-year-old.27 Jan 11:11 PM
New ZealandOne dead in SH1 crash near WellsfordNorthbound traffic is diverted through School Rd; southbound via Bosher Rd.27 Jan 10:44 PM
BusinessNZ economy added more jobs in December, Stats NZ saysSecond month in a row of overall job growth reported.27 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandImpact of crash throws recycling truck worker out of vehicle'The trucks are left-hand drive - he was ready to step out the door, and was thrown out.'27 Jan 09:11 PM
World'A very rare event': UK confirms human case of bird flu'The risk to the wider public continues to be very low' – UK Health and Security Agency.27 Jan 08:43 PM
New ZealandWatch: Teen repeatedly punches live octopus in ‘disgusting’ beach attackOthers can be heard yelling 'Punch him!' and 'Get him!' while filming the incident.27 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandAllegations optometrist still practising despite being struck off register, ordered to pay $25kThe Tauranga man has been deregistered and censured for professional misconduct.27 Jan 07:53 PM
New ZealandFour people flown to hospital by helicopter after Napier-Taupō Rd crashThree rescue helicopters, one each from Taupō, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, responded.27 Jan 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Can't do without us': Community rallies to save support hubThe Te Puke Food Hub will keep its doors open for now but still needs extra funding.27 Jan 06:44 PM
New Zealand'More than mining': student showcases Waihi's history aside from gold'A lot of students my age take this place for granted and can’t wait to move away.'27 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wantedNews snippets from the Far North.27 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandThermal curtains for Far North homes from $70k energy wellness fundFar North Energy Wellness Fund putting thermal curtains into homes to make them warmer.27 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Our happy place': The organisation with a waitlist of volunteers in a tough economyAs large Bay charities are hit by a tough economy, a small op-shop thrives.27 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Wanted for years': Australian child physical therapy service to open NZ clinic'Hundreds' of NZ families have travelled to Australia for intensive therapy.27 Jan 04:03 PM
Kahu‘Hugely emotional’: Duo to make 130km hīkoi between marae'Just the process of walking is also something [our ancestors] would have done.'27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLetters: Why economic growth shouldn’t mean selling out KiwisOPINION: Gisborne Herald readers share their views.27 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu'Retool, upskill': Initiative turns beach debris into job opportunitiesSlash for Cash is transforming slash into valuable products.27 Jan 04:00 PM
