PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe former All Black aiming to take down the Hurricanes in Napier homecomingGeorge Bridge went to high school in Hawke's Bay. He's excited to play in front of family.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom heartbreak to ‘little miracle’: Hamilton foster family’s journey to home for lifeMelissa Sumner has raised foster children from infancy alongside her own four children.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil’s commercial arm buys building block in city centre revamp pushThe site includes Just Thai, several small businesses and flats above.12 Mar 05:00 PM
SportRain a big danger to Qali Al Farrasha’s Tauranga Group 2 hopesQali Al Farrasha is dropping back to Group 2 level, carrying just 55kg.12 Mar 04:00 PM
CyclingCrankworx riders thrill young fansEducational psychologist says the event inspires purpose in students’ learning.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandDriver heard an 'almighty bang' when she fatally hit man on mobility scooter, but drove offKathleen Davies hit the 92-year-old as he crossed a Hamilton road on his scooter.12 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty mayors back Rotorua's homelessness taskforce callMove-on orders are being criticised as mayors debate homelessness solutions.12 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Gone through the roof': Hamilton foodbank faces food parcel cap amid soaring demandWorking couples and homeowners now make up about 43% of those seeking help.12 Mar 04:00 AM
Crime'Bullying and violence': Community youth worker sentenced for child assaultsThe 41-year-old assaulted his whāngai child multiple times over several years.12 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJob cuts to the heart of Wattie's: 'People are gutted'Morale at the factory where Wattie’s empire began is the lowest a long-time worker's seen.12 Mar 03:07 AM
AirlinesTauranga Airport: Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash cloud from Whakaari/White IslandAsh cloud causes at least 19 flights in and out of the airport to be scratched.12 Mar 02:47 AM
New ZealandMore than 1000 kids give it heaps at Hastings triathlonThe Weet-Bix Tryathlon is in its 33rd year and has become a staple event for Kiwi kids.12 Mar 02:46 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay human trafficker Joseph Matamata loses sentence bidThe Court of Appeal upheld Joseph Matamata’s full 11-year jail term.12 Mar 02:07 AM
New Zealand'Health hazard': Anger at delay in removal of dumped asbestos near city water sourceA resident is furious about a delay in removing asbestos from near a Tauranga stream.12 Mar 02:06 AM
New ZealandFrom Feilding to Whanganui: Where $2m homes are starting to appearAnalyst Nick Goodall says these top-end homes act as their own market.12 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato mourns civic and academic leader Asad MohsinMohsin guided Hamilton through grief after the 2019 Christchurch mosque attack.12 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandWelcome to Wairoa – this new training hub aims to attract frontline health staff'People are dying out of town, families are imploding trying to look after loved ones.'12 Mar 01:41 AM
New ZealandFree e-bike lock-and-charge hubs roll out on Hawke’s Bay trailsLocky Dock initiative costs ratepayers nothing and gives e-bikers a worry-free ride.12 Mar 01:34 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Chris Hipkins's rural credentialsOn today: Ben Picton, Chris Hipkins, Tracy Brown, Jamie Cunningham and Chris Russell.12 Mar 01:09 AM
New ZealandForecast wet weather halts Ngongotahā highway worksThe road is closed for work from 9am on Mondays to 2.30pm on Fridays, for about six weeks.12 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandWeather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to weekWeather warnings have been issued for both ends of the country.12 Mar 12:17 AM
New Zealand'A lot of long nights': Hawke's Bay students prepare for shot at global robotics stardomWe stand on the precipice of a robot-reliant future. These are the kids who'll build them.12 Mar 12:00 AM
BusinessComCom investigating potential Hawke’s Bay-based pyramid schemeCommerce Commission warns against "too good to be true" schemes.11 Mar 11:35 PM
Black CapsKane Williamson turns low blow into big business ideaKane Williamson has launched Cover, a high-tech sports protection brand.11 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandImages: High-flying day one at Crankworx RotoruaRyan Gilchrist claimed a third straight Rotorua Air DH title on Mr Black.11 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandGang tangi focus: Police step up presence for BoP funeral processionPolice expect large numbers of gang members travelling from across New Zealand.11 Mar 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHometown hero excited to hear Napier crowd's Super roarWith Dave Rennie now in charge of the ABs, Devan Flanders knows there’s an opportunity.11 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnnette Brosnan: Napier council leadership breakdown extraordinary, deeply concerningOPINION: These are far from normal political theatrics, or the mayor 'just doing his job'.11 Mar 09:45 PM
New Zealand'We’re proud': Couple win Greater Wellington farm environment awardClarence and Elise Stolte say nothing is more important to their business than people.11 Mar 09:39 PM
New ZealandAnxiety rises over Ruapehu's water plan costsWater charges could nearly double in Ruapehu under the two-council model with Whanganui.11 Mar 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Ready to go for another 75 years': How a community saved its beloved theatre 'I think the cultural heart of a community just has to keep throbbing.'11 Mar 09:02 PM
New ZealandHomegrown and Beach Hop - here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?11 Mar 08:33 PM
New ZealandWitness appeal: Police probe fatal SH5 crash near TaupōThe crash involved a green Land Rover Discovery towing two motorcycles on a trailer.11 Mar 08:26 PM
New Zealand'Leaves us grasping': Exporters hit back as live animal trade stallsIndustry says three years without exports has cost rural areas $300m a year.11 Mar 08:04 PM
