New ZealandToo hot to handle: Hawke’s Bay brewery shuts early as region hits 37CGodsOwn Brewery in Maraekakaho shut early as the pizza kitchen hit 45C.12 Jan 03:32 AM
New ZealandDiving tragedy: Man dies in evening incident off Mahia PeninsulaEmergency services were alerted at 9.20pm after the man was found in the water.12 Jan 01:47 AM
New ZealandSamoan chief convicted of slavery and human trafficking set to be sentencedSlavery convictions like Tuai’s are believed to number only five in NZ history.11 Jan 08:05 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated amid North Island forest fires as temps across NZ remain high Many centres in the North Island were pushed towards heat records on Sunday.11 Jan 06:05 PM
New ZealandHigh temperatures to persist across NZ on Monday with some showersMany centres in the North Island were pushed towards heat records today.11 Jan 08:58 AM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland beach reaches 'vehicle capacity' and is blocked off by council'We encourage people to explore other locations to find a place to cool off,' council said11 Jan 03:39 AM
New ZealandBoutique living in restored Cri upstairsOne Criterion Hotel was destroyed in the earthquake. The next had two big fires.10 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandThree injured after tractor and car collide in Hawke's BayAuthorities were alerted to the crash shortly before 10am. 09 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandHeat alert as weekend highs tipped to climb into 30sGisborne is forecast to hit 32C tomorrow, with a 33C peak on Sunday.09 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandFree week of bus travel as Hawke’s Bay unveils biggest network shake-up in yearsAll GoBay services will be free for all passengers from January 25 to 31.09 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandPakipaki vegetation fire prompts evacuations as Hawke’s Bay heat risesNapier and Hastings remain on Level 3 water restrictions as heat and demand intensify.09 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandSunday sizzle: Temperature forecast for Hastings soars to 38CSix days out, 34C was predicted – two days out, the pick is now 38C.08 Jan 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38CHastings is now forecast to reach 38C on Sunday, with 36C expected in Napier.08 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after crashes in Hawke’s BayTwo motorcycles collided mid-afternoon at a rural intersection.08 Jan 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow schoolboy Craig 'Postie' Innes turned First XV freedom into a pro rugby careerInnes now lives in Hawke's Bay, working as a rugby agent and school supporter.08 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming saferOPINION: This summer is already a busy one for lifeguards.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJanuary temperature records could fall as hot spell forecastFire and Emergency says people cause 97% of wildfires in Aotearoa.08 Jan 07:04 AM
New ZealandNew home for rare skinks taking shape on Napier’s Marine ParadeFewer than 10 skinks have been found, though up to 100 may live on the coast.08 Jan 12:06 AM
New Zealand'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to check rivers for toxic algae risk this weekHawke's Bay Regional Council tracks key sites and posts alerts on its website.07 Jan 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Spiking quite significantly': High 30s forecast for NZ, heat alerts likelyFire and Emergency are concerned about the risk of vegetation fires across Hawke's Bay.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAussie heatwave set to cook Hawke's Bay as sizzler extends eastwardsMetservice has forecast temperatures as high as 37C in Hawke's Bay on Sunday.07 Jan 02:25 AM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Treated like a terrorist': Lodge owners fume at six-hour council raidCompliance officers and police asked dozens of tenants to leave, then broke through locks.06 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionI broke my back in a mountain bike crash, now every descent is a bonusOPINION: I still remember the sound of the helicopter blades echoing through the trees.06 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandScorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issuedTemperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Island woman was made redundant - now she's won $340k LamboSonya Smith thought it was a scam call until the video turned to show her new Lamborghini.06 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandHoliday road toll rises to eight after woman dies three days after crashTwo others critically injured in the accident remain in hospital.05 Jan 11:52 PM
New ZealandGood on defence, and attack: Hawke's Bay woman wins top Defence Force awardDeena-Ranginui Puketapu continues to stand out, in all of her fields.05 Jan 11:10 PM
Athletics'Doesn’t seem realistic': Sam Ruthe on pushing boundaries in middle distance runningSam Ruthe, 16, came within 1.2s of Peter Snell's national 1000m record on Saturday.05 Jan 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAward-winning culvert rebuild cost $30m: 'The ground was much less stable than expected''If the original estimate had been around $30m, an alternative might've been considered.'05 Jan 05:00 PM