PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 1400 in Hawke's Bay apply for unemployment benefit in a month744 more people jobless in Hastings during peak picking shows "true impact" of lockdown.08 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandSmall schools top plans for post-Covid rebuildSmall schools to get better lights and insulation in bid to restart economy.30 Apr 12:40 AM
New ZealandHalf of central NZ businesses need more financial help to survive'A storm is brewing': Some businesses have only a few more wage-subsidy pay cycles left.29 Apr 03:55 AM
KahuHow the Covid-19 economic recovery could save a dying forest"We need to localise our workforce and look at projects through a climate change lens."17 Apr 02:27 AM
New ZealandPolice at beaches as surfers continue to defy lockdownPolice are manning a number of beaches to head off lockdown-breaching surfers.09 Apr 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice help move on 'arrogant' Māhia visitorsVisitors are not welcome right now in Māhia and action will be taken to stop them.08 Apr 10:53 PM
EmploymentA fifth of central NZ businesses have no contingency plan'It's frightening, in some ways you'd say is it a bit Kiwi? You know, she'll be right?'02 Apr 04:00 PM
KahuCoronavirus: Isolated NZ community plans road-blocks to stop visitorsEast Coast community may set up road blocks to prevent travellers from entering.21 Mar 07:23 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Gisborne supermarket dedicates lane to elderly shoppersPak'nSave's Facebook followers have applauded the move.17 Mar 11:37 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Most overseas arrivals still not getting health checksNew "toughest" rules are not evident yet at Auckland Airport.15 Mar 07:36 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gretel to bring rain - but not nearly enoughGretel will bring rain to parched areas in drought but "it's a bit of a flash in the pan".15 Mar 02:34 AM
New Zealand'How terrifying': Toddler in pyjamas found wandering in public gardens, near riversThe toddler found wandering in Gisborne was wearing yellow pyjamas.08 Mar 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe European billionaire and his forestry 'hobby'Wolfgang Leitner said he has a personal interest in sustainable forestry and farming.05 Mar 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrop in the bucket: Drought discussions step up in Hawke's Bay"The pulse is very weak": The wait for significant rain continues for most.04 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandSH2 upgrade aims: Deliver safer road and protect pa siteRoad work around culturally significant sites near Tangoio will be monitored.03 Mar 10:53 PM
New ZealandPedestrian dies in East Coast crashPolice said the person was pronounced dead at the scene.27 Feb 06:33 PM
CricketWanganui rep cricket loss with Rayner retirementThe 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeatwave: North Island hotspot hits scorching 40C todayIt's getting hot out there: Te Karaka near Gisborne reaches a sweltering 40C.03 Feb 06:53 AM
New ZealandNew fault system sheds light on East Coast's tsunami riskScientists have shed more light on a newly identified fault system north of Gisborne.28 Jan 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumSportIs Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?Ruakākā Beach was considered by the tournament organiser as the best he had seen.27 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend weather to remain for the weekFine weather for the country this week.19 Jan 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Stay inside': Firearms incident sparks police warning to residentsA road is also closed in the small North Island town.17 Jan 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHastings and Central Hawke's Bay house-building hits highest rate in 12 yearsIn contrast, the number of consents for homes in Napier is declining.16 Jan 03:54 AM
New Zealand'This is what happens if you leave stuff in the ocean': Child's foot speared by discarded cray potEleven-year-old has been in hospital since he unknowingly stood on a discarded cray pot.14 Jan 05:24 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after tree falls on them in Gisborne forestry operationWorkSafe has been notified about the incident.09 Jan 02:21 AM
New ZealandPolice review investigation into missing mum Jamie KaiwaiAlmost 90 days have passed since Kaiwai's car was found at Tolaga Bay wharf.07 Jan 06:17 AM
TravelWhy this rockslide should be top of your Summer to-do listThis natural wonder has been considered "Gisborne's worst-kept secret".07 Jan 12:28 AM
New ZealandMissing woman's family desperate for clues to disappearanceCousin of missing woman says all missing women should get the same attention in NZ.05 Jan 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We need to act now': Taskforce to tackle poverty, housingPlan comes as solo dad and son, 5, spend a second Christmas living in a tent in city park.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLast party of the decade: NZ's holiday hotspots this New Year's EveThousands of people have flocked to holiday hotspots across New Zealand.31 Dec 08:38 AM
New ZealandCoastguard rescue craft vandalised day before search operationCelia Knowles voyaged 40 miles to search area - one of it's longest-ever ventures30 Dec 02:09 AM
New ZealandSearch halted for man who jumped off cruise shipCCTV footage has shown a 62-year-old Australian jumping overboard from the Norwegian Jewel29 Dec 10:57 PM
New ZealandSearch underway for passenger who jumped overboardThe search for a missing cruise ship passenger in the Hawke's Bay will resume today.29 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandTwo charged with murder after body found in 'burning lounge'Two men will appear in court in February charged with murdering a 48-year-old man.27 Dec 12:06 AM
