New Zealand‘Got the worst deal’: Wet, windy weekend for battered regions, elsewhere fares betterA heavy rain watch has been issued for beleaguered eastern region.29 Mar 12:09 AM
Crime‘Abhorrent act’: Homicide inquiry launched after body found in burnt-out vehiclePolice can’t yet reveal how the person died, they say.28 Mar 10:23 PM
New Zealand'Tragic circumstances': Young girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of farm equipmentAn interim order suppressing the girl’s name and identifying details has been granted.28 Mar 04:47 AM
New ZealandWitness saw gloved man 'loading body into boot'; police confirm car fire death suspicious”She saw a fellah all dressed in black. Black gloves, black everything.”28 Mar 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow the other half flies: Taking an international flight to and from NapierFrom VIPs to critically ill patients, the new clearance is helping in more ways than one.27 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeen breaks his own national record in 100m backstroke"I didn’t expect to break my own record, but it feels pretty good."27 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBasketball: Rookie Hawks NBL team, with a new coach, are ready for successA heap of 2023 Hawks have flown the coop, but hopes remain high.27 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandEaster Weekend weather: Bring out winter woolies, as rain, snow and winds forecastMost of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bordering on blackmail': Council candidate defends leaked email to potential future colleaguesNgahuka says vow to 'name and shame' councillors for 'pro-perversion' wasn't threatening.27 Mar 04:27 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay police discover body after vehicle fireAn unexplained death in Flaxmere is under investigation.27 Mar 03:40 AM
New ZealandRatepayers' bill: Winery owner, pastor, IronMāori founder in running for costly byelectionsByelection battles are shaping up in Hastings district, at a further cost to ratepayers.27 Mar 02:38 AM
New ZealandNI holidaymakers should prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds, harbour bridge restrictionsMost of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.27 Mar 02:27 AM
New Zealand'Don’t fly this kind of cargo every day': Air force operation rehomes Hawke’s Bay kiwiWho says eastern brown kiwi can't fly?26 Mar 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Hard to stomach': Rainbow Storytime event in Hastings cancelledAn event in Rotorua was cancelled and another in Gisborne drew heated criticism.26 Mar 02:59 AM
New Zealand‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Residents doubt action will follow Cyclone Gabrielle reportIndependent review found Civil Defence did not plan for the "worst-case scenario".26 Mar 02:05 AM
New ZealandHard neigh: Horse riders in drive-through given the softest of serves by McDonald's'This is a common-sense policy - there is no foal play.'25 Mar 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMixing up Hastings: Musical migrant leaves a legacy in a place he knew nothing aboutStephan Zebe admits he knew little about Hawke’s Bay before moving from Germany.25 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Add to the table, you add to the community': Hawke's Bay cheesemakers sweep gold medalsThe cumino champions said they were blown away by the awards.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.25 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandHastings teen clinches gold at first national secondary schools canoeing regattaOscar Jarvis is paving the way for young Hawke's Bay canoe racers.24 Mar 10:11 PM
New Zealand'Had the best time': Napier abuzz after hosting best scooter riders in Aus and NZThe crème de la crème of scooter riders from across New Zealand and Australia competed.24 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandTaradale begin quest for redemption with winFlynn Allen was the hat-trick hero for Taradale as they overcame Pirate.23 Mar 09:51 PM
EntertainmentReview: Forget Taylor Swift, Kaylee Bell is the country pop saviour we need right nowNZ's country-pop princess is the perfect antidote to the recent Taylor Swift tidal wave.23 Mar 09:13 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Gabrielle volunteers across NZ win joint awardThe award recognised communities who went above and beyond.23 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandOne person dies following quad bike crash in rural Hawke’s BayOne person died at the scene.23 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandMeaty player joins Hastings East blockMatangi Angus Beef also love being a part of the rebirth of the eastern block of Hastings.22 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Big bill coming his way': Cattle killed after hit by truckLoose cattle near Eskdale cause chaos.22 Mar 03:22 AM
New Zealand'Most special moments of their life': Tukituki MP could boost postnatal careThe bill would allow three days of postnatal care for new mothers.22 Mar 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Thank you Jesus': Boy drops to his knees as family finds new homeNew $7m social housing development in Flaxmere opens this weekend.21 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandBrothers open new diner in Napier inspired by New York trip'I couldn’t get the same sandwiches I was eating over there and it was a huge problem.'21 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandHastings library vows to go ahead with Rainbow Storytime amid Brian Tamaki protest threatsThe event has been subject to protests and even a cancellation in other cities.21 Mar 09:02 PM
New ZealandFrom $380 a year to $2200: Parents stung by hike in bus fares'Every dollar a patron doesn’t pay getting on the bus falls on ratepayers or taxpayers.'21 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandReturn to 100km/h proposed for part of Napier-Taupō Rd'The Govt was trying to make life less enjoyable ... 80km/h to Taupō summed that up.'21 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Unwise’: Council raises quarry lease concerns as petition gains 1200 signaturesQuarry expansion could hit land lease stumbling block.21 Mar 12:27 AM
