New ZealandArt Deco Festival week arrives in Hawke's Bay, and a blue sky stunner is predictedMore than 5000 tickets sold for paid events with thousands more expected to flood streets.17 Feb 02:07 AM
New ZealandNew show hunter champs rides into Hastings after Horse of the Year cancelledA new three-day competition at the Tōmoana Showgrounds is coming.17 Feb 01:22 AM
New Zealand'Tragic': Person mauled to death by dogs at Northland home Inspector Maria Nordstrom says the dogs involved have been restrained.17 Feb 12:43 AM
New Zealand'It was beautiful': Rain doesn't dampen regional kapa haka competition's shineThousands braved the mud to watch Kahungunu's finest performances.16 Feb 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'More rain, stronger winds': Have we had our last classic Kiwi summer?Eleven people have died in this summer’s storms, including six campers.16 Feb 10:21 PM
New ZealandBack in the race – Warriors turnout raises hopes of more big games at McLean ParkA well-behaved crowd of 13,575 at McLean Park on Saturday augurs well for the future.16 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandDownpours drench South Island as heavy rain warnings issued Rainfall is intensifying with an overnight deluge forecast.16 Feb 09:26 AM
New ZealandThe fast moving prison expansion with a roof-less unit The new Hawke’s Bay units use an untested ‘no roof’ high-security design.16 Feb 02:06 AM
New Zealand'Long night': Campground damaged, narrow miss for family homeA Waipawa family count themselves fortunate after a large tree narrowly missed their home.16 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle debt: Hastings residents will pay recovery fee for next 16 yearsThree years after the cyclone, home and business owners are facing a long-term headache.16 Feb 12:15 AM
New ZealandWainui River in HerbertvilleVolunteer firefighter James Brett Harold at the banks of the Wainui River in Herbertville at 2am during the weekend's weather event. Video / James Brett HaroldWatch15 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandFirefighter discharged from hospital after Wairoa liquor store fire fightAbout 40 fire service full-time and volunteer firefighters fought the Wairoa blaze.15 Feb 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe key focus for Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti's new police bossHawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti's new police boss has started in the role.15 Feb 05:10 PM
New Zealand'Widespread heavy rain': Worst weather moves away after overnight batteringThe extreme weather warnings issued by MetService will begin to ease during the day.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWalking the journey together: Woman organises gathering of widows after personal tragedyShelley Gilmartin woke to find her husband Matthew had died of a cardiac arrest.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFallen trees, power outages, travel disruption: Kiwis brace as overnight storm worsensPeople are strongly urged to take this seriously and prepare now.15 Feb 10:27 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate after body washes up on Hawke's Bay beachA member of the public found the body yesterday afternoon.15 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandNorthland fears over 'nangs' as bigger gas canisters found dumpedCommunity clean-ups are now finding commercial-sized 3.3L gas canisters.14 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze at central Wairoa store, SH2 closedThe stretch of highway is closed between Queen St and Black St.14 Feb 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It’s verging on ridiculous': Winemaker stunned by earliest harvest in 45 years'Climate change can not be ignored. The seasons have been getting consistently earlier.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLights on, nobody home: Three-storey Govt housing development still empty after seven monthsThe central Napier apartment block was completed in July, but no one's moved in yet.14 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Firefighters prepare for a heavier deluge tomorrowAttention turns now to the East Coast, with heavy rain and warnings heading into Sunday.14 Feb 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThis country pub just had its best week ever. Why owners are selling up after 20 yearsWell-known publicans Mary and Chris Danielson have decided to call time after 20 years.13 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPumpkins, not roses: A Hawke’s Bay couple’s non-traditional love story Aged 81 and 88, Norma and Jim's love story has grown quietly across their lifetime.13 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Painful recovery': Mount businesses call for urgent financial helpTwo owners call for more council and government support.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner continues to probe cyclone's night of deadly chaosJoseph Ahuriri, who disappeared during the cyclone, was added to the coroner's list.13 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness300GB of data stolen: Napier law firm fights back after files offered online - Tech InsiderPLUS: Eroad boss quits, David Kirk scores, Judith Collins' parting gift to Rocket Lab.13 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandLeaving 'happy place': Residents tearful as council evacuates camp over landslide risk'It's absolutely devastating. Financially, just a massive, massive blow, I tell you.'13 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay rain alert extends through the weekendThe original alert was for 11 hours – now it's for more than two days.13 Feb 02:21 AM
New ZealandHow accessible are nangs? An RNZ investigation found outHawke’s Bay doctors have linked nitrous abuse to nerve damage and anaemia.12 Feb 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Significant and lasting harm': Nang sanctions are tough for a reason, Health Minister saysSimeon Brown is examining how effective the Government's toughened sanctions have been.12 Feb 05:24 PM
New ZealandOwners can't move boats away from leaning wharfAt least 17 owners are prohibited from “approaching their vessel from land and water”.12 Feb 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Nothing is saveable': Accidental fuel explosion caused devastating hillside home fireOne person was critically injured as the fire ripped through the building.12 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandCrossed fingers as rain forecast for big Hawke’s Bay weekendA MetService heavy rain watch has been issued for Hawke’s Bay and the Tararua district.11 Feb 11:07 PM
