New Zealand‘Could take some time’: Salvage operation under way for tipped bargeA tipped barge at Tauranga's marina could take time to salvage, says council.02 Apr 02:36 AM
New ZealandSpeed bumps or no speed bumps? Why not both? $500k for bizarre pedestrian crossing planSpeed bumps will only be included on one side of the crossing. 02 Apr 01:00 AM
SportWatch: Eden Park unveils upgrade plans after winning stadium debateEden Park plans a three-stage upgrade to boost global event hosting.02 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandNapier Mayor outlines her vision for savings: ‘It all comes at a cost’The Civic Precinct project will house the library and governance facilities.01 Apr 02:44 AM
New ZealandWhy Napier council believes local focus trumps ‘ineffective’ joint climate effortNapier City Council left the Joint Climate Action Committee after an 8/5 vote.28 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa’s updated flood plan protects more homes and Māori land, showgrounds still to goThe Government contributed $70 million for Wairoa’s flood protection.28 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealedCharges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.28 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHastings CBD railway plan: Business says it's time to bring cars backThe total cost of the project will be $3.45m, with $2.8m paid by the council.26 Mar 11:25 PM
New ZealandKerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.26 Mar 05:00 PM
Project AucklandWatercare reveals $13.8b plan for Auckland infrastructure overhaulWatercare unveils its more-than- 1000-project business plan.25 Mar 03:59 PM
New Zealand'I want to get Wairoa back on its feet’: Mayor stands for a fifth termLittle says flood mitigation and roading are key priorities for the district.23 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the weed boat driver keeping Hawke’s Bay streams flowing'Don’t worry, the ducklings can swim faster than this thing.'21 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandAvian botulism the likely killer of more than 100 ducks near Napier waterwaysMPI says its testing 'has excluded HPI [bird flu] as a cause' of the deaths.21 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandCar wreck left on Havelock North hill for months: ‘Someone will get squashed’The hatchback came off the road coming down the peak on December 20, 2024.20 Mar 02:12 AM
Crime‘Exposed yourself to scrutiny’: Destiny Church-linked protesters at library pride event face courtBut the seven defendants still cannot be identified.17 Mar 09:24 PM
New Zealand‘Roaming freely’: Dogs linked to spate of kiwi deaths in Bay of IslandsConservation groups are frustrated by ongoing kiwi deaths in the area.15 Mar 08:12 PM
New ZealandLandfill lament: Region's yearly recycling mistakes could fill a cruise shipWhy organics are the biggest waste challenge in Hawke's Bay.15 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Mole regeneration project may need extra fundingThe project received $876,250 from MBIE's Tourism Infrastructure Fund.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandEels returned to stream after being dumped at compost facility'Any live eels that have hitchhiked to BioRich are collected and returned to the stream.'13 Mar 02:02 AM
KahuWhy $155m Whānau Ora shake-up has left many in shockNew agencies will replace them in July, two in the North Island.12 Mar 07:02 PM
New ZealandWairoa council’s outgoing CEO praised as interim leader steps in'He will still be in our community and we are looking forward to working with him.'09 Mar 11:28 PM
Kahu‘We are ready’: Te Matatini hosts respond to infrastructure concernsConcerns over infrastructure have been addressed in a decade of planning.09 Mar 10:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why the end of Whānau Ora is a step backwards for New ZealandWhaea Tariana launched Whānau Ora, shifting focus to collective wellbeing.09 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandWhy tree removal in Greerton has left locals feeling uprooted“I feel really, really sad. It’s taken character away."07 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandFlaxmere gym to close amid Hastings Council budget cuts A petition with 137 signatures urges the council to keep the gym open.06 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandConflicting views on $225m water storage project in Hawke’s BayBay leaders, including Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber, are in favour of the dam study.06 Mar 03:55 AM
New ZealandDrivers and passengers shaken as rocks pelted at busesRocks have been thrown at buses on Matai St, Ōtangarei, smashing windows.06 Mar 12:42 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributaryThe cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPāpāmoa Fire Brigade retires siren Pāpāmoa's fire brigade has retired its siren for emergencies.04 Mar 03:18 AM
New Zealand‘Inappropriate’ symbol: Swastika pendant removed at festivalOrganisers said it went against the festival's kaupapa of inclusivity.03 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandFlood spillway in Wairoa: Save the drama for Shortland St, wāhine who is set to lose land says'There was so much water. We are glad to have the opportunity to relocate.'02 Mar 11:53 PM
New Zealand‘We have been going big’: Crews contain fire threatening Tāne MahutaThe 91ha fire has a 5.8km perimeter and is being closely monitored.01 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandHastings Civic Square revamp to cost close to $1mNew pavers will feature designs by tribal artists, celebrating Hastings' diversity.27 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandHow smart water meters uncovered unseen leaks in HastingsThe meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.26 Feb 12:10 AM
