PoliticsSimeon Brown says proposed cuts for emergency road repairs 'challenging' for councilsNZTA is consulting on changes that will give councils less money for road repairs.19 Jun 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You have to move forward quickly': Teen racing champ Tom Bewley eyeing opportunities over the ditchThe Havelock North local began with karts, but now he is driving something bigger.19 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandFarmlands to open 'horticulture hub' near HastingsFarmlands is putting more focus on growers with plans to open a new horticulture hub.19 Jun 01:32 AM
New Zealand‘Firebomb’ destroys family vehicle: ‘We watched our $100,000 ute go up in flames’A witness saw four masked men - one threw 'something really big' at the ute.19 Jun 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLego and lawn work: MokoBoys take indigenous excellence to world stageSharing the excellence of indigenous rangatahi is key to the hui.19 Jun 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Don’t want to return home’: New Caledonian workers in limbo in Hawke’s BayA dozen people have been housed on a marae at Clive during a crisis at home.18 Jun 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnderdogs or medal hopes? Black Sticks dare to dreamDominic Dixon and Sean Findlay are in, with Greg Nicol as the coach.18 Jun 09:34 PM
KahuIwi offered resources to safeguard their treasuresWorkshops provide training, resources, and tools to enhance preservation of taonga.18 Jun 06:52 PM
New Zealand'We’ve had customers almost cry': Havelock North Trade Aid mission to continue after store closureHavelock North Trade Aid store is one of 13 shutting doors across the country.18 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandNo let-up: Napier City Rovers look to keep winning ways going after dramatic Chatham Cup triumphCourage on show in a crucial Chatham Cup win – now a key Central League clash awaits.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Everybody as far as I know is still alive’: Champion Pōrangahau team reunites'In the old days in first-class rugby, ladies weren’t allowed at the after-match...'18 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandQuadbike emergency near Waimarama, Hawke’s BayThe crash was reported soon after 2.30pm.18 Jun 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings reduces rates rise to 19 per cent; Popular pool's closure on iceThe council has made decisions on its rates rise and Frimley Pool.18 Jun 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Stunned mullets': Couple claimed $7m-winning Lotto ticket at the kiosk of a busy supermarketThe Hawke's Bay couple claimed their prize at one of Hawke's Bay's busiest supermarkets.18 Jun 03:01 AM
New Zealand'Technically a write off': Renowned late artist's flood-hit home to become a creative projectThe cyclone-ravaged building has been trucked out of the Waiohiki Creative Arts Village.18 Jun 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRocket Lab signs deal to get Japanese satellites into spaceData collected from Rocket Lab-launched satellites could enhance defence and security.18 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone sanctuary, new hospital honoured in prestigious architecture awardsJudge says region's architecture wins 'uplifting' for region.18 Jun 12:13 AM
New ZealandSchool lockdown lifted, police still working on 'ongoing incident' in WairoaCouncil offices were 'among sites immediately locked down as a precaution'.17 Jun 10:40 PM
New ZealandSH2 reopens after logging truck's rollLogging truck rolls in Hawke's Bay, leaving the main road littered with its load.17 Jun 09:39 PM
New ZealandBattle of Hastings looms in historic Ranfurly Shield matchGeneral admission for the June 26 Shield match is free. It costs to sit in the grandstand.17 Jun 06:18 AM
New ZealandWet weather cancels Matariki-inspired event in FlaxmereThe event would have featured lanterns being floated in a pond at a park.17 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandNew fencing champion ends winning streak of five-time title-holderMeanwhile, the tractor pull competition also celebrated some wins.17 Jun 01:25 AM
New Zealand'Makes me feel sick': School principal blasts Actura NZ after cancelled space school tripOne student won a scholarship for the trip after being rescued during Cyclone Gabrielle.17 Jun 12:59 AM
New ZealandWairoa Athletic's club day promises a community weekendIt's boom times for the club, which hosts rugby, squash, netball and football too.17 Jun 12:41 AM
InvestmentHouse prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisionsMay-laise: A soggy month for many in the housing market.16 Jun 11:01 PM
New ZealandTop Hawke's Bay Surf Life Savers honouredIncredible achievements across all Surf Life Saving roles were honoured.16 Jun 06:03 PM
New ZealandEx-con supplied pistols to criminal underworld shortly before gun crime spikedPolice say they have intercepted numerous Alfa Carbines cut down to hand guns.16 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandKeeping it Smedley: Trees grown on farm transformed into education facilities by cadetsThe cadets built an education hub. Now their attention is focused on a six-stand woolshed.16 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I really miss my dad': How a truck driver's measurement error killed a 'hero' father'To the man who took my hero, my daddy, away: You have ruined the rest of my years.'16 Jun 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Learn and embrace': Hastings mayor says world-first Te Reo festival could become regular fixtureThousands are expected to come to the region for the event.16 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandNapier beat Hastings by one point in hotly contested schoolboy rugby rivalryNapier clinched the victory despite two yellow cards.16 Jun 12:51 AM
New ZealandBeautified bitumen: Tanker with kid's drawings of worker parents rolls into townGeneral manager Andrew McRae said people were the most important part of his business.16 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandTriumph and tragedy: Meet the footy fan who takes his mum’s ashes to the gameMega-fan won't work on match day; a day dedicated to his mum and favourite football team.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandInto the arms of her killer: Was OT too quick to place a 19-month-old in a new region?'She could have stayed with us as long as required ... I can't help thinking, What if?'14 Jun 06:00 PM
