New ZealandGisborne police investigating reports of gunshots fired into houseOfficers were called to a Ranfurly St address at around 6.30am.22 Mar 06:07 AM
New ZealandMeet the weed boat driver keeping Hawke’s Bay streams flowing'Don’t worry, the ducklings can swim faster than this thing.'21 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Complete lack of understanding’: Govt's online casinos plan threatens sports fundingIf you depend on gambling for funding, it creates a 'perverse incentive', Minister says.21 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeed boat in action in Hawke's BayHawke’s Bay Regional Council catchment worker and weed boat driver Rodger Shaw clearing the Tutaekuri-Waimate Stream.Watch21 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Your record's smoked': Runner needs 'divine intervention' to keep his 36-year NZ recordRichard Potts ran an NZ schools 1500m record in 1989. It still stands, but for how long?21 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We can't expect teachers to be parents tooOPINION: 'School is about creating an atmosphere where students enjoy learning.'21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo backing down for Napier health services protestA Napier health services protest rally will start on Sunday at 1pm, at the Sound Shell.21 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport’s $3 million upgrade to runway lightingHawke's Bay Airport is undergoing a $3m runway upgrade, including 169 new LEDs.21 Mar 01:58 AM
New ZealandVillage evolution: Centre of Havelock North's future to be decidedCouncil wants to know how to grow Havelock North, while keeping its 'unique character'.21 Mar 01:23 AM
New ZealandAvian botulism the likely killer of more than 100 ducks near Napier waterwaysMPI says its testing 'has excluded HPI [bird flu] as a cause' of the deaths.21 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandCorporate law to the catwalk: Lawyer aims for Miss Universe NZ crownMeet 2025 Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Dana McNatty.20 Mar 07:21 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby‘There is real anger’: Principals in standoff with NZ Rugby over international schoolboys sidePrincipals claim New Zealand Rugby is trying to take over schoolboy rugby.20 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate allegations of officer assaulting teen in NapierA boy was allegedly punched, smashed into the ground and left with a broken jaw.20 Mar 05:09 AM
New ZealandPorsche parade to descend on Napier led by ex-Formula 1 starThe parade will feature about 130 Porsches and be led by Mark Webber.20 Mar 02:14 AM
New ZealandCar wreck left on Havelock North hill for months: ‘Someone will get squashed’The hatchback came off the road coming down the peak on December 20, 2024.20 Mar 02:12 AM
New ZealandNapier urgent care to stay and be enhanced after community pushback, won't include a doctorHealth Minister announces enhanced service, including nurse prescribers and telehealth.20 Mar 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNRLTeen rugby league prodigy joins Knights, balances school and sportMaddison Seumanutafa, 15, plays for Newcastle Knights in the Lisa Fiaola Cup.19 Mar 10:28 PM
OlympicsHigh schooler by day, world beater by night: The balance for Kiwi running prodigyRuthe's father says balancing school and sport is key.19 Mar 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘What is there to lose?’ Couple take over one of North Island’s most remote pubsFive families from the area purchased the pub in 2024 so the community wouldn’t lose it.19 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA church with just four regular worshippers has held its last service - so now what?The church sits 'quite regally on top of the hill' but few venture inside it.19 Mar 05:00 PM
OlympicsWorld record: 15yo Kiwi becomes youngest ever to run four-minute mileRising star Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run.19 Mar 04:40 PM
New Zealand‘Something to keep an eye on’: Heavy rain watch for WairoaWairoa and northern Hawke's Bay are under a heavy rain watch from 8am Thursday.19 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay bar owner calls council plans for earlier closing times ‘crazy’Chris Sullivan says it’s bar operators who have to change, not opening hours.18 Mar 10:44 PM
New Zealand‘Cowardice’: Mayor condemns shooting into packed local pub'Shooting at a tavern not knowing where that projectile will end up just beggars belief.'18 Mar 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeaking $2m of ratepayer money every year, should the National Aquarium in Napier be saved?Public feedback is being sought on a new $28m facility, but an ex-councillor has concerns.18 Mar 10:08 PM
New Zealand‘Shockingly bad’: Closed post boxes 'overflowing' with mailVandals have ripped off the signs showing the boxes are closed, NZ Post says.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe video that shows how Napier residents would flee a daytime tsunamiGNS-created model turns people into red dots as they walk and run to high ground.18 Mar 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAfter 16 national titles, 33-year-old runner gets her world championship call-upIt's been a 15-year wait for Laura Nagel, who ran at the world junior champs in 2010.18 Mar 01:09 AM
New ZealandWatch: Napier athlete takes Winter Special Olympics silver, missing gold by 0.1 seconds'Mum, Dad, I’m here. Dream come true.'18 Mar 12:27 AM
New ZealandNapier’s Tim Clayton secures silver at Winter Special Olympics in Italy, just 0.1s from goldTim Clayton claimed a silver medal at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. Video / Rafaella MeloWatch18 Mar 12:08 AM
New ZealandChokepoints in a tsunami: New evacuation model set to be revealed for NapierThe roads to safety won’t all be traffic-free for those trying to find high ground.17 Mar 10:44 PM
New Zealand‘We all had a ball’: Close to 5000 people taste the best meatballs in HastingsAround 4500 to 5000 people attended the inaugural Hastings event.17 Mar 08:25 PM
CrimeBullets fired into packed rural pub near Wairoa, police investigate gang linksPolice are searching for a white hatchback seen in the area before the shooting.17 Mar 06:02 PM
Travel newsNew Zealand's Best Baches: Meet this year's 2025 Bach Of The Year winnersAn inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.17 Mar 05:00 PM
