New ZealandLawyer admits thefts from clientsHastings lawyer David John Porteous yesterday admitted charges of stealing almost $80,000 from clients during the latter years of 21 Feb 04:46 PM
New ZealandLawrence Yule successful in National bidHastings mayor Lawrence Yule is the National Party candidate for Tukituki.21 Feb 09:57 AM
New ZealandHastings mayor standing for Nats in TukitukiLawrence Yule will take on Labour candidate Anna Lork for the seat.21 Feb 08:55 AM
New ZealandBeggar convicted of fraudA Hastings beggar pleaded guilty after he claimed to be homeless when he was not.21 Feb 06:09 AM
LifestyleHearing loss no barrier for NikkiDAN23972: LIFELINE: Anne Greatbatch (left), hearing therapist for the Life Unlimited Charitable Trust, with client Nikki Martin. PHOTO/CHRISTINE 21 Feb 03:30 AM
KahuTe Matatini set to spark againTe Matatini - the meaning of it says it all. "The many faces". It was bestowed upon what had started out back in 1972 as simply 21 Feb 01:30 AM
OlympicsHorse of the Year entries up on last yearCUP HOPEFUL: Helen McNaught is back to defend her Olympic Cup champion title riding Carnutelabryere again this year. Helen_hoy.JPG. Olympians 20 Feb 05:15 PM
KahuHost iwi raises the bar for Te MatatiniA Hastings athletics arena built to replace another track displaced by a shopping centre development seven years ago is nearing completion 20 Feb 05:14 PM
CrimeMan mauled and cats attackedNOT HAPPY: Maureen Goodall (left), her son Doug Goodall, and friend Dennis Hopkins are concerned about the amount of dogs roaming 20 Feb 04:45 PM
CompaniesSuccess for Taniwha Dragon Summit on day oneThe two-day Taniwha Dragon Economic Summit was hailed a success before lunch yesterday, Mondayachieving half its goal of $100 million 20 Feb 07:13 AM
New ZealandInvestigation after home damaged by firePolice and fire investigators will be working out what caused a blaze that damaged a Hawke's Bay home.19 Feb 04:44 PM
New ZealandE. coli scare in Hawke's BayResidents in the Hawke's Bay coastal town of Waimarama are being told to boil their water before drinking it.18 Feb 04:55 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Liv’s wishLiv Fountain is desperately raising funds for life-changing spinal surgery in the US which will not only improve her spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, but could make her dream to walk up steps a reality. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch16 Feb 02:22 AM
New ZealandHearty roast to send off firefightersFirefighters who came to the rescue and battled the fires across the Hastings district were given a top send-off last night. About 15 Feb 07:17 PM
New ZealandDust blamed for Napier E.coli readingsDust may be responsible for the widespread chlorination of the Napier water supply. After being chlorinated for the past couple of 15 Feb 05:20 PM
CrimeChild's injuries could be from a hand, court hearsA doctor who conducted the post-mortem examination on a child allegedly killed by his stepdad says some of his injuries could have 15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire contained, but hotspots remainSmoking piles of earth, blackened trees, scorched earth and collapsed fencelines are the visible signs that remain of the Waimarama 15 Feb 04:41 PM
PoliticsYule 'should have been more upfront'Ratepayers are set to pay between $90,000 and $100,000 if Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule is selected as the National Party's Tukituki 15 Feb 04:31 PM
New ZealandBrownlee questions emergency responseCivil Defence minister questions the emergency response to the Port Hills fires, which have destroyed five houses and caused hundreds to flee.15 Feb 08:15 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Homeless flock to warm Napier weatherThere is a seasonal influx of homeless in Napier thanks to the long hours of sunshine and dry weather this summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandNZ seeing 'the worst' of fire seasonNew Zealand is now experiencing the worst of the fire season, a top officer says, with a dangerous combination of high temperatures and low relative humidity creating tinder-dry conditions across eastern hot-spots.14 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandHouse burning 'too distressing' to watchStrong wind drove John Wuts home early from Ocean Beach yesterday and on the way home heavy smoke made him fear for his life. The 14 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandCrews fighting fire in high spiritsIt's a long, hot slog fighting a fire as big and complex as the one in the Hawke's Bay in the blazing heat. But it's also satisfying work.14 Feb 12:08 AM
New ZealandTourist driver test ruled outJudy Richards, whose son Rhys Middleton was killed by a tourist driver last year, is leading calls for testing foreign motorists.13 Feb 10:31 PM
New ZealandGales for Hawke's Bay as blazes continueHigh winds to bring more misery to fire crews fighting bush blazes today, but no rain where it is needed.13 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandBoy died from head injuries, court hearsAccused stepfather says dead toddler's bruises and bite marks the result of a 'freakish accident'.13 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne house has a lucky escape yesterdayOne local resident described the terrifying moment when flames came right up to his family home on Waimarama Rd yesterday. Hawke's 13 Feb 04:56 PM
New ZealandPower restored after fireUnison restored power to about 700 customers last night after it was cut during the blaze along Waimarama Rd. Unison relationship 13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaimarama Rd reopened after day of fire dramaTwo bus-loads of school children are among those who have been escorted out of a Hawke's Bay fire zone, as several large fires burn throughout the district.13 Feb 05:31 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Fire fuels emergency statusA state of emergency has been declared in the Hastings District as emergency services battle several fires across the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Feb 03:30 AM
New Zealand1931 quake survivors share storiesBy Anneke SmithLOOKING BACK: Jim Moran and Raymon Barrett, the oldest and youngest survivors of the 1931 quake, cut the cake alongside 12 Feb 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceWho pays the most for car insurance?Aucklanders are paying 16 per more on average for car insurance a year than what the average Kiwi pays.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHomeless families forced from motelsHawke's Bay is facing a housing crisis with moteliers saying dozens of people squeezed out of emergency motel accommodation due to 12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower restored to 4000 Napier homesAlmost 4000 homes in the Napier area are without power in what Unison the lines company is calling an 'unplanned' outage.11 Feb 10:30 AM
