New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle three months on: Flashbacks, paradise lost and long winter aheadDeep feelings of heartbreak and loss remain three months on from Cyclone Gabrielle05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaying it Bare: Deciphering Hawke’s Bay’s most intriguing islandVery few people experience the wildlife wonders of Te Motu-o-Kura, with good reason.05 May 05:31 AM
New ZealandMother who beat child, hid injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight fails to reduce jail sentenceJailed woman tried to hide child's injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight.05 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Deserved a better ending': Cape Kidnappers tour company closes with swipe at 'red tape'For almost 70 years they'd driven past Cape Kidnappers' stunning cliffs, until a collapse.05 May 04:03 AM
New ZealandPower returns to Hawke’s Bay: Unison network now fully restored, three months onAnother big step has been taken in the region's recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.05 May 03:47 AM
New ZealandRatepayers to fund Samoa trip for Hastings mayor and council CEOA friendship agreement will be signed with the Samoan district of Falealili.05 May 03:02 AM
New Zealand'Up Chuck': Firefighters monitor Napier group’s plan to burn King Charles effigyA local collective of artists is lighting fires instead of watching the coronation.05 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandHōhepa Hawkes Bay scoops more awards for its cheeseHōhepa Hawkes Bay knows a thing or two about making mouth-watering cheese.05 May 02:40 AM
New ZealandReturn or rebuild: The different paths Hawke’s Bay most flood-damaged schools are takingIt might take three years, but kids' laughter will ring out at Omahu School again.05 May 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom the MTG: Huia image donated in aid of flood recoveryArtist donates work to aid in the recovery efforts of her Ngāti Kahungunu iwi.05 May 12:01 AM
New ZealandTake yourself on some late-life adventuresThere are many benefits to moving to London at a later stage in your life.05 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe cyclone, the $40,000 grants, and the mysterious people deciding who gets themThey were steamrolled by silt and rain. Now they're in a new fight - over grants.04 May 10:24 PM
New ZealandBreakers Napier shuts permanently - cyclone the final blowThe restaurant spokesperson's last plea was simple: “support your local businesses”.04 May 07:49 PM
New ZealandInteractive map shows bird's-eye view of flooding, silt damage in Hawke’s Bay and TairāwhitiMap was created by Dragonfly Data Science in partnership with Social Wellbeing Agency.04 May 06:19 AM
New ZealandRoad toll creeps up in Hawke’s BayThe toll in Hawke's Bay is up, with two deaths in the last month alone.04 May 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIkea-linked overseas buyer gets green light to buy land606ha of notable Central Hawke’s Bay land can now be sold to foreigners with pine plans.04 May 03:08 AM
New ZealandVolleyball hopes soar for two Napier teenagersOff overseas to play volleyball, but just two years ago one barely knew it was a sport.04 May 02:48 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating multiple assaults across Napier and HastingsThe behaviour that took place in the two cities will not be tolerated, police say.04 May 01:43 AM
New ZealandTalking Point: Time to get seriousMore resilient stormwater and flood management systems are needed.04 May 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport plans to build a second road entrance off SH2It would improve access and make the airport more resilient to natural disasters.04 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay team helping take inclusive Taekwon-Do to the world stageFor some competitors the US trip will be their first time out of the country.03 May 11:38 PM
PoliticsLabour minister's shock defection to Māori Party touted as turning point for electionIt comes as Te Pāti Māori threatens to take another seat off Labour.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDetails of late drug dealer’s operation revealedCourt allows four vehicles owned by late drug dealer to be sold.03 May 06:00 AM
PoliticsKiri Allan speaks on Meka Whaitiri meeting; waka-jumping law not triggeredThe bombshell news was confirmed by Meka Whaitiri this morning.03 May 03:37 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Residents upset after Foodstuffs cans new supermarketFlaxmere residents upset plans for a new supermarket have been canned.03 May 03:28 AM
New Zealand‘A huge job’: $133m announced for silt removal in Hawke’s BayThe Government has announced a big package for the removal and disposal of cyclone silt.03 May 12:26 AM
New ZealandSecond serious crash involving teens in stolen vehicle in less than 48 hoursFour people were injured, including one seriously, in an early morning crash.02 May 09:39 PM
New ZealandCargo ship captain convicted for dangerous action during GabrielleCaptain placed the vessel 'in unnecessary danger or risk'.02 May 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Observing the effect of silt on Hawke’s Bay’s seabedNiwa has completed 3D mapping of Hawke's Bay's sea floor after Cyclone Gabrielle.02 May 04:06 AM
PoliticsCyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone futureIt was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.02 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandTangled up and blue: The wrecked caravan that symbolises Pakowhai’s flood painMP Anna Lorck says the caravan is a constant reminder of what people have to put up with.01 May 10:24 PM
New ZealandArrest made after home invasion and assault of 79-year-old manA 28-year-old man has been arrested after a Wairoa man was assaulted in his bed.01 May 09:58 PM
PoliticsRobertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homesCyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.01 May 04:41 AM
New ZealandAdvocates share mental health message post Cyclone GabrielleCyclone-hit communities face the loss of loved ones as mental health struggles mount.01 May 04:24 AM