New ZealandNo arrests over suspicious fire which destroyed Napier homeThe house burned down twice in a year. An investigation into the latest fire has finished.15 Jul 01:43 AM
New Zealand'Totally unacceptable': Cannabis cake taken to shared lunch at Hawke’s Bay HospitalHealth Minister Simeon Brown confirmed police are investigating the incident.15 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandDavcon's Hastings home earns top honours at Central North Island awardsDavcon, Inspired Projects and Landmark Homes Hawke's Bay win at Master Builders Awards.15 Jul 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIndependence day for EITRegional governance returns to 10 polytechnics on January 1, 2026.15 Jul 12:24 AM
New Zealand'May as well make it a big one': Kiwi Olympians off on epic 4500km African charity rideTheir journey starts in Uganda and ends in Zimbabwe, crossing five countries.14 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWoman tied to a pole and gagged during 100 assaults from partnerCourt of Appeal upholds jail term of three years and two months.14 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM
AirlinesRegional airline grounded for 10 days by Civil Aviation AuthorityThe chief says the airline's version of WoF was revoked but customers can still fly.14 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandGetting young crims back to class: 'We need a holiday, they keep turning up'$1.5m seized by police will be handed to Maraenui programme turning lives around.13 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew health cadetship is opening doors for Wairoa job seekers The paid scheme creates employment pathways where job growth has weakened. 13 Jul 06:00 PM
RacingMick On Monday: Wood's feeling Smug after making brave callA horse who lost his way last start returned to down a champion at Woodville.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Four Square and shops planned for Taradale town centreThe existing Taradale Four Square would be demolished and rebuilt under the proposal.12 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuLife in the balance: What it's like to be young on a transplant waitlistPaul was tested at 20 and told to go live her life - before she developed kidney disease.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe great 'goat menace' of 1949“The day will come when goats will be declared a pest..." said Mr. H. Worsnop.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriver makes lucky escape after tree crushes carHigh winds caused the large tree to fall across the road near Tokoroa.12 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSteve Braunias asks Polkinghorne if the eye surgeon killed his wifeSteve Braunias called the Polkinghorne murder trial "the apex of a very long career".11 Jul 11:31 PM
New ZealandSt John defends decision not to send ambulance to toddler who broke jaw in fall'When we went to open her mouth, the whole thing was like a flap.'11 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandGreen light for fires on Napier beaches after council quietly revokes bylawIt's open season for some winter marshmallow toasting.11 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandTransforming waste into eco-friendly fruit traysHawk's trays are used by NZ & Australian producers to export apples and avocados globally.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire in Flaxmere garage sends plume of black smoke skywardThe Henderson Rd blaze was visible around Flaxmere.11 Jul 01:10 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for taking boy to secluded spot and photographing him without togs onAntony Quinney will spend 10 months with an ankle bracelet for sexual offending.10 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s $100m private hospital finished after five-year buildKaweka is the first hospital to be built in Hawke's Bay in almost a century.10 Jul 12:56 AM
New ZealandDrive-through sushi restaurant opens at former Hastings petrol station siteResidual tanks and unstable pea-metal backfill were major obstacles.10 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandNapier woollen yarn producer to close, 26 job lossesDesign Spun had hoped to keep its mill running in Napier but that was 'not achievable'.09 Jul 10:31 PM
Kahu'Exemplar for the country': Historic iwi agreement reshapes water useThe partnership secures 60% of Rotorua's drinking water and returns ancestral land.09 Jul 09:14 PM
New ZealandWatch: Close call as ute nearly hit by heritage trainUte driver so fast 'he wouldn't have been able to stop if he wanted to' – witness.09 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandThe farm babysitter: 'You are human, you are allowed to have a break'Phil Thornhill is putting his skills to use and offering farmers a chance to holiday.09 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil say Govt behind local road's speed limit increase, resident says it's 'madness''There is no sensible context that justifies this absolutely ludicrous action.'09 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I am disappointed in Auckland FC's stadium proposalOPINION: Trump's tariffs for Japan and Korea could have geopolitical consequences.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Go buddy, go'- seal catches waves with locals at popular surf spotMichael Farr reckons the seal he filmed rode the waves 'better than some of the locals'.09 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandUte flips onto beach in Hawke's BayBollards were smashed near the community hall and playground.09 Jul 02:48 AM
New Zealand'Very efficient': Fine-sweeper car snaps more than 5000 parking violations in five monthsThe vehicle, costing $73,000, was funded from parking income.09 Jul 02:05 AM
New ZealandSeal playing in the surf at Te Awanga BeachTe Awanga local and professional photographer and videographer Michael Farr captured the seal playing in the surf at his local break. Video / Michael FarrWatch09 Jul 01:33 AM
WorldBayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in 900 yearsThe Bayeux Tapestry is set to return to England for the first time in 900 years.09 Jul 12:29 AM
