New ZealandThey’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to knowThe downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.19 Feb 11:07 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau’s water turned off for five hours: ‘Our community is always at risk’Mayor Alex Walker says shutdown showed tough call to invest more is the right one.19 Feb 10:14 PM
New ZealandFirefighters among five taken to hospital after collapse while erecting portable homeThose injured had been erecting a structure on private land next door to the fire station.19 Feb 09:07 PM
New Zealand‘It broke my heart’: Firefighter’s emotional encounter with child trapped in house by floodwaters'We weren’t leaving you darling, we were waiting here for you.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Don’t steal my fish': Orca battle fishermen who hooked massive competition tuna'Some orca have clearly learned that fishing lines can equate to an easy meal.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCleared of killing his wife, ‘outcast’ Peter Beckett dies in Central AmericaMan who knew Peter Beckett in Central America says he was a "bit of an outcast".19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian helping child in backseat hit by car in HastingsPhotos from the scene showed a badly bent back-right passenger door of a car.19 Feb 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They’ll soon get the message': Time for crackdown on pitch invaders, ex rugby boss saysSports watchers are fed up with the antics of pitch invaders, ex rugby union boss says.19 Feb 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loomIt's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.19 Feb 12:10 AM
New Zealand‘Sacrificed his life’: Man killed trying to stop fight, family saysTulasunu’i Keith Alapati was a 'humble, loving guy' who moved to the area two weeks ago.18 Feb 11:50 PM
New Zealand‘High time we had a bylaw’: Freedom camper defecates on grass outside their vehicle 'We don’t want people setting up camp and staying for months at places.'18 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandSwim, bike, and outlast the ‘territorial dogs’: Samoan athletes starting a triathlon cultureLocals have opened their arms to welcome a group of Samoan triathletes to Napier.18 Feb 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.18 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It wasn't about me any more': Former student honours legacy of beloved teacher with terminal cancerOne message he wants to share through the doco is for men to be proactive with health.18 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandReturn of the Tri - athletes from 15 countries race their way to NapierThe World Cup event on Sunday is part of the second Napier Triathlon Festival.18 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandClaim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problemsA departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.18 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandHistoric Hastings church hall columns up for grabsThe columns were salvaged from the demolished Wesley Methodist Hall.17 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after fatal assault near parkHomicide investigation was launched after the man died in Hawke’s Bay Hospital on Sunday.17 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandRihanna? Guns N’ Roses? Katy Perry? Eminem? Concert venue's public poll to help it find next big act'It will help us target our efforts in terms of bringing artists to Hawke’s Bay.'17 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay singer's debut single on Six60’s labelHawke’s Bay artist Makayla wants to define what it means to be a Māori popstar.17 Feb 09:15 PM
New ZealandEskdale Park, gifted a century ago, is reborn after 100,000 cubic metres of silt removedThe seeds of a new future for Eskdale and its flood-ravaged valley are emerging.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandOcean Swim back for a milestone 20th year, locals needed to join the funSwim races range from 200m to 2.5km, welcoming all ages and abilities.17 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandFatal fight between friends broke out over ‘messages to girlfriend’Nathan Moscrip, 29, is on trial for the manslaughter of his friend Brodie Ruatara.17 Feb 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'16 Feb 11:36 PM
New Zealand'Warmest it's been in a while': Hastings to hit 31C as run of hot days beginsIt is unusual that Napier and Hastings have only had one day above 30C this year.16 Feb 09:58 PM
New ZealandMan dies after assault near Hastings park, homicide investigation launchedPolice were patrolling a part of Kirkpatrick Park in Camberley after the incident.16 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandSeeing Sheila more clearly with wheelie bins banished from Napier’s main streetBins being left on the street outside of collection hours were not a 'good look'.16 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandLife in an isolated valley after a flood: 'The damage took my mind off being hungry'George waited days in his car for someone to arrive: 'They didn’t even know we were here.'16 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH2 reopens after single-vehicle crashThe crash happened at Tutira about 4.35pm. 16 Feb 05:17 AM
New ZealandPictures: 2025 Napier Art Deco Festival reminiscent of era before Covid, Cyclone GabrielleIn pictures: All the action at the Napier Art Deco Festival.15 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandPoorly painted Ford Falcon crashes into Hawke’s Bay house, driver and passenger fleePolice call for witnesses of 'poorly painted blue Ford Falcon' with no rego plates.15 Feb 08:27 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland hosts Manu World Champs qualifiers, 7m platform erected in ViaductOver 1000 competitors have taken the plunge, with 90 securing their place in the final.15 Feb 06:56 AM
TravelIn the pursuit of relaxation: get active or rejuvenate in the Hawke's BayIntroducing the ultimate countryside hideaway to both engage and disengage.15 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi chiropractor for billionaires shares their longevity secrets and their odd requests'A friend of mine used to work for a prince who would bathe in liquid gold.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
