New ZealandIn pictures: Junior Hawke’s Bay chess champions battle it out for top spotHundreds of eager young chess players duked it out on the boards in Havelock North.06 Aug 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRugby: Hawke’s Bay Māori win tournament for first time since 2007The resurrection of Hawke’s Bay Māori representative rugby bore its greatest prize yet.06 Aug 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Very emotional': After seven years, an NZ city finally has its war memorial backMayor thanks those who "stood up and fought to ensure this memorial was reinstated".06 Aug 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand12 Questions: Tauranga Arts Festival’s Shane BosherHe wants this festival to be accessible to everyone, "irrespective of their bank balance".05 Aug 05:49 PM
New ZealandGood Vibes on their way to Peak House“I love that food has the ability to bring people together.”04 Aug 12:01 AM
New ZealandMental health wellness centre's anniversary tinged with future uncertaintyRaumati Beach-based centre celebrates key anniversary in the face of future uncertainty.02 Aug 11:58 PM
New Zealand‘Comedy king’ coming to Hawke’s BayToitoi is really excited to have Russell Howard coming to perform.01 Aug 01:34 AM
OpinionDave Mollard: 'If we don’t already have it, we aren’t building it'Opinion: The Green Games in Palmy will solve the Commonwealth's dilemma.30 Jul 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsEx-National Front Stop Co-Governance Tour organiser believes 'white people' being targetedThose attending secret meeting in Hawke's Bay screened by former National Front organiser.30 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuAll ages gather for native planting in memory of Des RatimaWhānau gathered to plant a site in Whakatu as a living memorial for kaumātua Des Ratima.30 Jul 03:41 AM
New ZealandMike McRoberts to steer Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards dinnerThe Hawke's Bay Wine Awards are in their 23rd year.26 Jul 03:33 AM
New ZealandEight hours' practice, 30 seconds in the air: Two teen trampoline gymnasts' recipe for success'You don’t have time to think. In the moment, it’s all just muscle memory.'26 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandAll Black comes off the bench in Whanganui“It’s one of those unique things we’ve never had to do before."24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWomen’s waka ama coach shows mettle after Omāhu home damaged in cyclone"They inspire our wāhine."24 Jul 12:02 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Plane issue at airport; two Lotto winnersCatch up with what's happening around the region.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite a perfectionist': Dance couple to deliver spins, sequins and sparklesMegan Romanes and Tristan Thomas are ready to take the stage at this year's competition.23 Jul 06:00 AM
Women's Football World CupSweden topple South Africa with last-minute goalLive updates of the Fifa Women’s World Cup clash between Sweden and South Africa.23 Jul 04:55 AM
New ZealandArt Deco: ‘The busiest town’s been in a long time’Winter Art Deco brought a thrill to the chill. The weather: They were over it.23 Jul 04:44 AM
New ZealandFootball Ferns' security boosted after hotel fire, players dash from 'devastating' blazeThe Football Ferns were forced to evacuate their Auckland CBD hotel last night.23 Jul 03:33 AM
New ZealandFrom thinking he would never play sport to the Paralympics: Troy Robertson's journey to the topTroy Robertson knocked off the first milestone on his journey to the Paralympics.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Rain or shine:’ Wet weather for Winter Deco weekend in Hawke’s BayRainy Winter Deco weekend ahead.18 Jul 02:14 AM
New Zealand'Just want to support them': Almost 100km of fencing donated to Hawke’s Bay farmersA free event with plenty of giveaways is being staged in Hastings to help farmers.18 Jul 02:08 AM
KahuTakitimu Marae taking opportunity to build back stronger after Cyclone GabrielleFloodwater roared through in early February leaving silt in its wake.17 Jul 07:03 PM
KahuBowls: Rising star sets sights on BlackjacksKaylin Huwyler splits his time between Whanganui and New Plymouth bowling clubs.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWilde blitzes the field for sprint distance championship title in HamburgThe Olympic bronze medallist is the newly crowned Super Sprint World Triathlon champ.16 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandKamo and Mid Northern square off in Northland prems rugby finalPrems rugby final on this Saturday in Whangārei.16 Jul 05:00 PM
WarriorsWarriors catch fire to crush CronullaThis was one of the Warriors' most emphatic performances. Maybe even the best.16 Jul 06:05 AM
New ZealandMeet Frankie Whitehead: The 'strong' eight-year-old who has beaten leukaemia three timesA Northland family is aiming to raise $15,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ.16 Jul 03:51 AM
New Zealand'We have a huge amount of fun': Dance partners looking forward to show nightDance rehearsals for this year's show under way: “Life is fun at the moment."14 Jul 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Seeing Matariki through faraway eyesOpinion: Our editorial on the rise of the Pleiades star cluster.13 Jul 05:00 PM
RacingHorrendous weather forces change to Nelson/McDougal stableThe master trainer says there has been a major change in his stars' training regime.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMatariki in Rotorua: What's on this weekend to celebrate the Māori New YearChildren's activities, musicians and kapa haka will be at the Arts Village on Thursday.13 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandMatariki 2023: How to celebrate this weekendOrganisers predicting a larger turnout than 2022 for some events.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandA time to reflect: Matariki celebrations more than just a public holidayMatariki is celebrated over more than just one weekend for many Northlanders.11 Jul 05:00 PM
