New Zealand'Small token of gratitude': $30k council Christmas breakfast explainedThe staff Christmas breakfast for 612 employees cost $29,508.91.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I couldn't make it better': Brave 3-year-old's terminal cancer battleLaura Taylor has 1420 beads of courage and turns 4 in July. That alone tells the story.13 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHis red-zoned home didn't flood – a broken election promise could hamper his fight to returnPeople who 'haven't been able to move on' are being hurt by Govt decision, advocate says.13 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Residents have every right to be upset over cell towersOPINION: Who wants a giant, ugly, industrial-looking pole near their home?13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Magpies assistant coach sought to replace Bryn EvansBryn Evans began helping to coach the Magpies soon after the end of his playing career.13 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandWoman put in a kennel, suffers miscarriage in meth-fuelled family violence ordealThe woman also suffered wounds to the bone caused by her partner, Joel Leef.13 Jun 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksAll Blacks add new coach to Scott Robertson’s team A former All Blacks lock will work on improving the lineout. 13 Jun 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty cold': Wet weather grips Hawke's Bay before sunny breakShowers and cold temperatures are expected in Hawke's Bay from Friday evening.13 Jun 12:52 AM
New ZealandFarm-to-forest conversions continue - reportClose to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.12 Jun 09:33 PM
KahuProtest bound for Parliament today as projected prisoner numbers soarThe prison population is expected to reach nearly 14,000 in a decade.12 Jun 08:41 PM
TravelThe best cosy cabins in New Zealand for a winter getawayThere’s no better time to go off-grid than in the midst of a New Zealand winter.12 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe addicts outside the stores: Threats, smashings and smeared faeces'I was told my family could find my body wrapped in a blanket.'12 Jun 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: No mercy – four mothers take on daughters in football matchThe teams were almost neck-and-neck on the table – there were other scores to settle too.12 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Water issues reveal the burden on ratepayers is already too greatRatepayers may face doubled costs when new water entities take over.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I will never forgive you': Young mum's words to brother-in-law who abused her for yearsThe man has now been jailed and will be deported upon his release. 12 Jun 07:39 AM
New ZealandSmoke or fog? Former chairman fumes at council's pollution doubtThe council said it found little evidence for his orchard burnoff claims.12 Jun 04:42 AM
New Zealand'You are on notice': Council pulls Māori ward videos after Hobson's Pledge legal letterHobson’s Pledge's lawyer said keeping the posts up could invalidate a referendum.12 Jun 04:08 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestBehind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.12 Jun 01:57 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Gown on the farm - teen fashions ball dress from feed sacks and baling twineOn The Up: Eve Hunter wanted to show the versatility of 'pre-loved farm waste'.12 Jun 01:55 AM
New ZealandThe race for Wairoa: Long-serving deputy taking on mayor for top jobDeputy Mayor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare has had five terms – now she wants the top job.12 Jun 01:52 AM
New Zealand'This is not a drill': Napier chosen for cruise industry rethinkCruise numbers will drop 40% next summer. So what is the solution?12 Jun 01:37 AM
New Zealand'Be like John': Businessman's five years with a brain tumour and what it's taught himO'Sullivan was told only 10% of people with his brain tumour live longer than nine months.11 Jun 06:07 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Father-son Chatham Cup magic remembered as crunch knockout match loomsMeet the younger member of a special Chatham Cup family dynasty.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal football returns to McLean Park after 30 year absenceFootball was possibly the first sport played at McLean Park, in 1910.11 Jun 05:05 AM
New ZealandGovt funds e-bike charging to boost Hawke's Bay trail tourismThe Government will fund six e-bike chargers on Hawke’s Bay Trails.11 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ’s $800m new stretch of state highway opens to trafficJust how important this highway is "cannot be overstated", project manager says.10 Jun 08:27 PM
New ZealandFrom motel owner to mayoral candidate: Steve Gibson vows to curb Hastings rate risesOne woman he visited in Hastings 'burst into tears' over how hard it was to pay.10 Jun 08:12 PM
New Zealand16yo accepted as volunteer firefighter, puts out his first flames alongside dadIt’s rare to be accepted at just 16, but Tyler Parkinson's waited his whole life for this.10 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police probe after 'distressing' footage emerges of youths hurling baby goat to death A group of snapback cap-wearing youths holler and squeal with delight in the video.10 Jun 06:36 AM
New Zealand'The ultimate outdoorsman': Napier man dies tramping South Island's Te Araroa Trail'Being out in nature and tramping was where he was happy.'09 Jun 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victoryPalmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.09 Jun 10:01 PM
Kahu‘I didn’t want him to go’: Father of teen stabbed to death at party regrets their final fightPolice have not made any arrests despite 50 people attending the party.09 Jun 09:32 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s new rescue chopper: Hangar upgrades, equipment could cost over $1mHawke’s Bay’s brand new rescue helicopter is set for arrival in September 2026.09 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn the Up: An ode to the crews keeping the lights on through our worst weatherWhen you think ‘I’m glad I’m not at work’, that's when Hamish Weir is at his busiest.09 Jun 06:00 PM
