New ZealandHawks retire No 14 to honour the career of Willie BurtonBurton arrived as an American import. Forty years later, he's honoured as a Hawks legend.19 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Hand of God' controversy in schoolboy rugby scrumCrestfallen Hastings Boys' players were 'pretty emotional' about the incident, says coach.19 Jun 04:29 AM
New ZealandSecond person charged with interference in teen homicide investigationThe 21-year-old woman allegedly instructed someone to destroy evidence.19 Jun 03:44 AM
New ZealandColdest morning of the year hits Hawke's Bay, just in time for MatarikiDon't worry, it's warming up now.19 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandBid to reopen bar closed for months divides communityThe aspiring new owners say they have 30 years' experience in hospitality.18 Jun 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Overly aggressive' letter from Napier mayoral candidate upsets national motor caravan bodyThe board removed Nigel Simpson as Hawke's Bay chair just one month into the role.18 Jun 06:08 PM
New ZealandBelle of the ball: Shop owner gives away formal dresses and suits to high schoolersBelle Ward didn't go to her school ball because she couldn't afford it.18 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandEx-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for themThe convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui. 18 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandAlleged Napier pharmacy burglar caught, stolen fragrances returned to storeSimilar products were taken in the two other raids, and in break-ins at two other stores.18 Jun 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: 'Pacific's Strongest' - Dannevirke man drags Samoan bus down the road by himself Jarna Mihaere weighs 165kg, and he needed all of that.18 Jun 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Restricted is a lot more intense': Students back overhaul of full driver licence testRestricted licence test so difficult and complex that full test is 'unnecessary'.17 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishingEveryone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?17 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: No Lack of goals as Super Sam hunts pro football dreamInjury ended a trial with Auckland FC - but Sam Lack's pro football dream is still alive.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen girl charged with interfering in murder case of 15-year-old Napier school boyPolice say a witness was approached and allegedly threatened on May 12.17 Jun 04:44 AM
New Zealand'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'17 Jun 12:02 AM
New ZealandFrom 5% to 70% survival rates – the conservation team taking eggs from kiwi nestsCatching adult birds to take their eggs may seem counterintuitive, but it works.16 Jun 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe case for Year 14s to play First XV rugbyThe debate over Year 14s playing school sports has reignited with Marlborough Boys'.16 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s beach fires set to blaze again for Matariki despite fire banThe event features storytelling, food trucks, and a lantern ceremony.16 Jun 10:40 PM
New ZealandA farming mother thought her sore leg was a sports injury - it was a potentially terminal cancerAlicia Brough was fighting fit – now she is fighting for her life. 16 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig venues, big money: The young golf champ hitting the Australian PGA tourMemory of late father will spur on young Kiwi golfer as he chases his professional dream.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the agesKing's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.16 Jun 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLittle Island, plant-based ice cream company that raised millions, in liquidationThe company's most recent capital raise came after it faced a couple of challenging years.16 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandNapier's only surviving CBD pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks - again for perfumes'I’m wondering if it’s worth carrying on here.'16 Jun 03:39 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay councils win gongs for cyclone recovery initiativesThree councils were together recognised for a ground-breaking high-risk properties buyout.15 Jun 10:31 PM
New Zealand1000 kills and counting: Golf course's predator control successHastings Golf Course bird life thrives as predator numbers decline. 15 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandMother questions why we don't have tougher boy racers laws, 12 years after daughter's death in street race'As soon as I opened the door and I saw the police... I fell to the floor. I screamed'15 Jun 05:00 PM
RacingWar Machine wins in emotional tribute to late NZ racing figuresThe 4-year-old won the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.14 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Traumatic situation': Napier bus collides with mobility scooterThe scooter rider suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.13 Jun 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHis red-zoned home didn't flood – a broken election promise could hamper his fight to returnPeople who 'haven't been able to move on' are being hurt by Govt decision, advocate says.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Small token of gratitude': $30k council Christmas breakfast explainedThe staff Christmas breakfast for 612 employees cost $29,508.91.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I couldn't make it better': Brave 3-year-old's terminal cancer battleLaura Taylor has 1420 beads of courage and turns 4 in July. That alone tells the story.13 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Residents have every right to be upset over cell towersOPINION: Who wants a giant, ugly, industrial-looking pole near their home?13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Magpies assistant coach sought to replace Bryn EvansBryn Evans began helping to coach the Magpies soon after the end of his playing career.13 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandWoman put in a kennel, suffers miscarriage in meth-fuelled family violence ordealThe woman also suffered wounds to the bone caused by her partner, Joel Leef.13 Jun 03:39 AM
