PoliticsHow tiny margins flipped councils – and ended big-city dynastiesJonathan Larsen looks set to edge Snow Tane by just five votes in Kaipara.13 Oct 01:48 AM
NRL'Pay this guy $5 million': Legendary coach's plan to lure Reece Walsh to NZ rugbySir Graham Lowe believes Reece Walsh would draw bigger crowds to rugby games.13 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandUpdated Rotorua election results: Margins widen in close ward racesVoter turnout reached 42.13%, with 21,102 votes counted so far.13 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandPortrait of Jesus survives fire that destroyed Hawke's Bay chapelA portrait of Jesus was the only item from the chapel undamaged by flames or water.12 Oct 11:39 PM
New ZealandWendy Schollum the new Hastings Mayor as last-minute voters extend her leadThe late swing went the way of Schollum, rather than nearest rival Marcus Buddo.12 Oct 11:35 PM
New ZealandMan dies after head hits ground during 'altercation' in HastingsThe injured man was taken to Wellington Hospital but died late on Sunday.12 Oct 11:32 PM
New ZealandNapier’s first Pawrade draws 300 petsOrganisers say the doggy day out may return as an annual spring tradition.12 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandTwo gang tangi convoys to be monitored by police in Hawke’s BayExtra patrols are on Hawke’s Bay roads as two gang tangi draw large crowds.12 Oct 08:06 PM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Family's pain as phone-using truckie who killed 22yo gets early releaseTruck driver Sarah Hope Schmidt sent 45 Snapchat messages and received 85 while driving. 12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTight three-way Kaipara contest could hinge on just a handful of ballotsOnly 74 votes separated the three front-runners after Saturday's 'progress' count.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It is a rich journey’: Farmer’s 30-year project inspires Kiwi home styleTrue comfort comes from character, not big budgets.12 Oct 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelStephanie Holmes: I've stayed at 10 of NZ's 19 best luxury hotels and lodges. Here's my verdict19 NZ hotels were added to Michelin's keys list this week. Here's why they're special.12 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Couldn't quite believe it': Foley reflects on mayoral winHe stepped out as Mayor-elect to hand out prizes at the races.12 Oct 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Shocked and surprised': New mayor reacts to victoryRichard McGrath won by 3273 votes with about 85% of the results counted.11 Oct 11:37 PM
New Zealand'Pretty rapt': Mayor Craig Little ahead but waiting on final tallyLittle poised for a fifth term and vows to focus on Wairoa’s flood protection.11 Oct 11:34 PM
New ZealandHastings mayoral front-runner Schollum 'cautiously optimistic' on resultRival Marcus Buddo trails by 324 votes as final results await.11 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandThe black and white wall: Magpies fly into NPC semifinalsThe Magpies refused to let the Bulls over the line, winning by four tries to none.11 Oct 08:49 AM
New ZealandWho's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local electionsHawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.11 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandMāori wards given the boot by Hawke's Bay referendum votersWairoa will be the only one of Hawke's Bay's five councils with a Māori ward from 2028.11 Oct 05:11 AM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council councillors keep their seatsAll sitting councillors who put themselves up for re-election have won back their seats.11 Oct 04:07 AM
New ZealandWairoa election: Craig Little leading race to be mayor over his deputy Progress results put Craig Little in the box seat for another term.11 Oct 02:05 AM
New ZealandRichard McGrath elected Napier Mayor, beating Kirsten WiseWith roughly 85% of the vote counted on Saturday, McGrath has the votes.11 Oct 01:24 AM
New ZealandWorld-beating 'kick': Bay's first world athletics champion in home laneThe world 3000m steeplechase champ won't be able to compete at the big local meet.10 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings to linger across central NZ through weekendThe Tararua Range faces 52 hours of heavy rain under an orange warning.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTributes paid to coach who reignited Hawke’s Bay rugbyPeter Russell's first year as Magpies coach was 2007 and they made the semifinals.10 Oct 05:57 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay sizzles as spring heat nears 30CHastings reached just under 30C as locals swapped trousers for shorts.10 Oct 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessLoan fallout: Govt among biggest losers in Cherri Global collapseThe company owes just under $43m to creditors - most of which is related-party lending.10 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Tampering with a gravesite’: Police investigate incident at Hastings cemeteryPolice are asking the public for information about the incident at the cemetery.09 Oct 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closureAuthorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.09 Oct 11:13 PM
WellingtonInfamous Cook Strait ferry to be stripped for scrap metal KiwiRail says the ferry will be recycled at a specialist shipyard in India.09 Oct 10:17 PM
New ZealandJust loving Hawke’s Bay - the Magpies’ everywhere manNick Grigg finally found an NPC home in Hawke's Bay, at the age of 28.09 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandPolice boost presence for gang-tangi convyExtra patrols will be visible across the region.09 Oct 07:45 PM
New ZealandNapier teen who beat rare cancer giving back to camp that helped him throughWhen Max Weeks was 6, strange back pain turned into a diagnosis no parent wants to hear.09 Oct 05:00 PM
