New ZealandHamilton tenor wins Australian Singing CompetitionEmmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono, 25, is the first Kiwi to win the competition since 2019.11 Sep 01:57 AM
KahuCrying maunga’ inspires cyclone relief songMusician Riqi Harawira writes an uplifting song for Te Mata Peak.10 Sep 08:19 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay weather to be mostly dry and sunny for Te Wiki o te Reo MāoriRegion's trend of mostly dry, sunny weather to continue into next week.10 Sep 01:38 AM
New ZealandCheer amid despair: How $10.3m Lotto win brought joy to cyclone-ravaged WairoaA massive Lotto win gave Wairoa residents something to celebrate after a 'tough year'.08 Sep 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpeedway: Napier racer makes history in the USBradley Wilson-Dean has stunned the speedway world.08 Sep 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful soul': Family, friends left heartbroken after 'bubbly, bright' teen doesn't wake upMelody Southon wasn't feeling well at school on Monday. By Tuesday she was dead.07 Sep 11:41 PM
KahuOmāhu Marae to host special Waiata Māori Music Awards showFriday evening's show includes a star-studded line-up of Māori performers.07 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandRacing: Big local winner back for Spring Racing CarnivalCallsign Mav won three of the races in 2020 and 2021, one at odds of over 80-1.07 Sep 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe date is set: Trains to return to Napier for first time since cycloneIt has been seven months since trains rolled through Napier. But be vigilant from now on.06 Sep 10:44 PM
New ZealandElection 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-RāwhitiThere were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.06 Sep 10:41 PM
New Zealand'Dealing with them their own way': Vigilante justice, claims looters assaulted at cyclone-damaged homes'If I was a big burly guy and confronted someone on my property, I would do the same.'03 Sep 05:58 AM
New ZealandAnother Hawke's Bay home destroyed by fireIt was 8.30am on a sunny and fine Saturday morning. Then the house was gone, 'knackered'.03 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers score return to National LeagueMen's first team qualify for top-tier football again in club's 50th season.02 Sep 05:30 AM
CrimeMan locked up after burglaries of cyclone-damaged home, campusBenjamin Sorensen targeted a badly damaged house and tertiary campus.31 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandFootball: Rovers out to seize the moment ahead of crucial showdownNapier City Rovers remain in a three-way battle for remaining two National League spots.30 Aug 12:47 AM
New ZealandMan charged with driving under influence of drug after fatal crashGraham Louis Rouse, 76, died in the February road accident.28 Aug 04:20 AM
New Zealand‘Unexplained’: One dead after police called to ‘disorder’ incident in HastingsPolice are investigating a sudden death which occurred in Hastings overnight.26 Aug 09:37 PM
New ZealandHeartless act: Burglars target family who lost everything in Cyclone GabrielleResidents who lost everything in the floods have now been the victims of callous thieves.25 Aug 08:20 PM
New ZealandPolice clock teen driver at 188km/hAt that speed, he could cover the length of a rugby pitch in two seconds.24 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElusive win for longstanding teammates in netball's Super 8 finalŌtāne had won the final 15 years in row. In 2023 it was someone else's turn.24 Aug 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘The ultimate dream’: Planning starts for test cricket oval in Hastings as new facility opensThe proposed cricket oval would sit adjacent to new training facilities at Mitre 10 Park.23 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandNo fear: Rovers raring to go against Central League championsNapier City Rovers eye major scalp as National League qualification hunt continues.22 Aug 07:31 PM
New ZealandPopular Hawke's Bay bus routes reinstated for first time since cycloneRoutes including Napier to Hastings return via EIT and Hawke’s Bay Hospital will return.22 Aug 01:25 AM
KahuTwo Māori cricketers rediscover their heritage through wāhine tournamentThe first ever national Māori women's cricket tournament to be held in Hastings.21 Aug 09:02 PM
New ZealandWhere to play in Hawke’s Bay? DoC gives update on reserves ahead of summerDoC wants to get "as much as possible" open for summer 2023.21 Aug 05:31 AM
New ZealandHead Hunter jailed for discharging shotgun outside schoolDaniel Fayen will be released from prison soon on time served.18 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandJury discharged in faith healer's indecent assault trialAlleged offences involved Pasifika women given 'healing' massage in 2019.17 Aug 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier’s average house sale price dips to three-year low, data showsPricing data could be impacted by a dozen units selling.17 Aug 12:19 AM
New ZealandFaith healer said massages were on God’s instruction, but jury told they were sexually motivatedNga Teiri gave 'unblocking' massages that prosecutors say were sexually motivated.16 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Horrible loss': Teen rushing home for family event before bike and van crashedHe wasn't wearing a helmet but the coroner ruled it probably wouldn't have saved him.15 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandMidfielder opens up on his and his team's outstanding revivalThe Central League standout opens up on his and his team's fightback.15 Aug 09:48 PM
New ZealandMan who breached home detention sent to prisonCourt hears the detainee has stopped swearing at probation officers.15 Aug 01:25 AM
New Zealand'Significant pockets of devastation': The East Coast six months on from GabrielleThe national state of emergency was declared six months ago today.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Football‘I had to eat out of the trash’NZ-based footballer's journey from sleeping on a street in France to captaining country.11 Aug 05:00 PM
