New ZealandOcean predator likely cause of whale strandingThe whale already had injuries when it beached and then died in Māhia, DoC says.14 Aug 04:14 AM
New ZealandRocket Lab launches 67th rocket, prepares for next in 48 hoursThe mission sent four satellites to a 520km orbit.26 Jun 11:05 PM
BusinessNZ lagging behind most comparable countries on space spendingNZ has one operational spaceport at Mahia; UK is developing six.09 May 01:02 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 11-year-old dishing out 32 fillets after landing huge kingfish from beach28 Apr 03:31 AM
New ZealandAnzac Day commemorations: Your guide to the services planned for Hawke's Bay22 Apr 10:41 PM
New ZealandOne man’s years-long quest to rid Mahia of rubbish: ‘We can all help - we just need to start’07 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandA life spent 'going towards things that everybody else is running away from'Te Arohanui Cook is the first woman in a leadership role in brigade’s 110-year history.07 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Normally we are assisting people’: Hawke’s Bay Coastguard's helping hand for albatrossThe bird was found weak, underweight with worms, and battered by the weather.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay wild weather: Tree knocks out power, vehicle hits rockslide, SH2 blockageThere are 'trees down in many places' on the main road between Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. 26 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandMan sets boat on fire, crashes another boat through fence, rams vehicles, steals caravan - with a swim in between to escapeThe locals tried to box the man in to bring an end to a coastal community crime spree.03 Dec 01:41 AM
New ZealandPou swept from marae during Cyclone Gabrielle washes ashore after 650 days at seaA hand-carved pou lost in the cyclone has been found on Mahia Beach, 100km from home.25 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandGisborne artists donate to Faces of the Coast for mental health awarenessFaces of the Coast art exhibition opens tonight to support Mahia Wave Warriors.21 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'World leader': Rocket Lab to celebrate 50th rocket launch from Mahia'It’s a neat atmosphere with all the people sitting in the sand dunes waiting for launch.'03 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandSpy agencies silent on Israel-Iran leak amid US investigationNZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.21 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandNew project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deathsA new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.01 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandRocket Lab’s Electron rocket successfully deploys five Kineis satellites to orbitSir Peter Beck: 'With each mission, we bring the world closer, enabling vital data.'21 Sep 08:47 PM
New Zealand'Sky Full of Sars': Photographers across North Island capture Rocket Lab night launchStunning scenes were captured from Wellington to the East Coast on Monday morning.12 Aug 03:15 AM
New ZealandHoot, there it is: Rocket Lab launches 51st missionOwl for One, One for Owl mission launched into space.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMahia celebrates multi-use sports facility, enhancing local recreation'Let our young ones be the manu o taiharuru.'11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPou saved after harsh swells left it lying on the beachMahia locals' call for help answered after pou washes into the sea in big swells.04 Jul 08:41 PM
New ZealandFishing tragedy: Brothers farewell ‘fearless’ Damien MacphersonBrothers Brad and Karl are speaking for the first time about losing their brother.30 Jun 05:40 AM
New Zealand‘Worse than Gabrielle’: Locals where dead fishermen found describe horrible rescue conditionsThe wild weather had been the worst one local had seen in three decades.27 Jun 07:23 AM
KahuGivealittle pages launched for families of Gisborne fishermen who died at seaThe whānau of Elwood Higgins, Taina Sinoti and Damian MacPherson will already get $200k.26 Jun 08:15 PM
Politics‘Devastated’: Emotions raw as friends pay tribute to fishermen who died at seaA minute's silence was held at the local fishing club to honour the three East Coast men.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Slayer of all slayers': Tributes flow for dead Gisborne fishermenGisborne Mayor Rehette Stolz said the men were loved, well respected and will be missed.26 Jun 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Community in mourning': Three bodies found in search for missing fishermenA police spokesperson said formal identification is ongoing.25 Jun 07:26 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 ZealandMahia bound: Search continues for missing fishing boat off GisborneHelicopters carrying out shoreline search, sea too rough to tackle.24 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandLast of the Cancer Society daffodils for Māhia’s MevLong-time supporter of cancer fight in honour of late friend.21 Jun 05:00 PM