New ZealandTimeline of a flood in Wairoa: Why didn't Hawke's Bay Regional Council act sooner?HBRC staff say river mouth opening would not have stayed in place if it was done earlier27 Jun 03:37 AM
New Zealand'My kids are screaming': Wairoa mother’s frightening escape from rising waters'It was bad. I have lived here my whole life and never seen it like this.'27 Jun 03:33 AM
New Zealand'I could cry': 300 donuts sold in 20 min after Hawke’s Bay storm ruins business' eventEmily Whiu thought a Matariki cancellation meant their stock would go to waste.27 Jun 02:11 AM
New ZealandHaumoana state of emergency liftedHaumoana and Cape Coast residents settle in at home after two evacuations.27 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandState of emergency continues in Wairoa but lifted in Haumoana as clean-up continuesFloodwaters have gone inside properties, flooding carpets and walls.27 Jun 12:10 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's main Matariki events to continue despite wild weather amid lead-upSome of Hawke's Bay's most anticipated Matariki events are set to go ahead.26 Jun 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti storms a wake-up call for NZ infrastructureOPINION: This week's severe weather shows the critical need for infrastructure investment.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay battles floods: Homes evacuated, power cut off, roads closedThousands were left powerless, homes were inundated and rocks pummelled roofs.26 Jun 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Only machinery': Diggers lost in bid to open Wairoa River barWairoa contracting team lost three parked digger during a mission to open the bar.26 Jun 05:35 AM
New ZealandA new round of Shield Fever starts with a splash.The Magpies started a new shield reign with nine tries on a sodden field in Hastings26 Jun 05:28 AM
New Zealand'Was a community and now it's a family': How the Cape Coast reacted as 6m swells bore down'It's a wonderful community – it was a community and now it's a family. It is remarkable.'26 Jun 03:38 AM
New ZealandPlunged into darkness: Dannevirke tradie left homeowner at risk of electrocution"Exposed live wires left protruding into rooms could have been fatal for the occupants."26 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandWhen police knocked at 3am: The ordeals of Hawke's Bay's flood victims'I’ve been here more than 30 years, it’s never, never been anywhere near this before.'26 Jun 01:28 AM
LiveNew ZealandHawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuatedA State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.26 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandBody found in Ōtāne, Central Hawke’s BayA member of the public has found a body at a rural location near the small town.25 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandRescue crew 'gutted' after abandoning mission to save missing fishermenNapier Coastguard volunteer describes anguish of pulling-out of search for missing men.25 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice eavesdrop on private communications to bust meth ringBishop associated with Brydon Boyce, who had meth in his system at time of fatal crash.25 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings turns on the rain for Magpies and Rams history-makerRain is set to dominate the first Ranfurly Shield match in Hastings for 97 years.25 Jun 04:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: Seal vs eel caught on a reelThe moment 'really brightened everyone’s day' - apart from the eel's.25 Jun 03:25 AM
New ZealandEmergency coordination system work halted by public sector cutsThe system is similar to what Cyclone Gabrielle reviews say the country urgently needs.25 Jun 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe PM wants to double the number of RSE workers - would it help Hawke's Bay?An industry body is seeking a review of parts of the RSE scheme before any cap increase.25 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandSchoolkids leave early, road closed as East Coast prepares for two-day delugeHeavy rain is expected across the entire region for the next day and a half.24 Jun 10:21 PM
New ZealandLine up. Line up. Join the brigade.All volunteer fire brigades need more members - it's no different in the Wairoa district.24 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuilding skills for a housing future after Cyclone Gabrielle in Wairoa'There’s such a huge age range of learners - from school students to grandmothers.'24 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Middle man' sold firearms stolen in rifle club heistOwen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.24 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandWoman's crucial role as mule for a jailhouse drug ringWhen Freedom Walker visited her partner in jail, she took meth and cannabis with her.24 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'We're aiming to medal': Hawke's Bay Black Stick Sean FindlayMen's hockey side continuously improving in past 18 months.24 Jun 05:43 AM
New ZealandWhat's the story, morning glory? Rainbow-like illusion turns heads in Hawke's BayThe chance of finding gold at the end of this 'rainbow' is even more slim than usual.24 Jun 03:10 AM
New ZealandFire, light and water: What you can do in Hawke's Bay this MatarikiPlenty of community events are planned in the days to come for Matariki.24 Jun 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Minnows Dilworth claim massive scalp in Auckland shockUnfancied Dilworth School have pulled off the upset of the season in Auckland First XV.24 Jun 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Tense situation': Police officer allegedly assaulted during inquiries near WaipawaAt least five police cars were parked near a property near Waipawa.24 Jun 12:44 AM
New ZealandOrange warning: Severe gales and heavy rain expected to lash the East CoastWind and heavy rain are set to lash Hawke's Bay starting Tuesday.23 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandWairoa mayor calls for community solutions as 19.5% rate rise proposedCosts for councils are 'not good news', but ratepayers might have some solutions.23 Jun 09:23 PM
Markets with MadisonBehind Rocket Lab’s 50th Launch: Realising Sir Peter Beck’s dream"As a kid in Invercargill, I wanted to work for Nasa." Instead, he built his own rocket.23 Jun 07:00 PM
