New Zealand'Restricted is a lot more intense': Students back overhaul of full driver licence testRestricted licence test so difficult and complex that full test is 'unnecessary'.17 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishingEveryone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?17 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: No Lack of goals as Super Sam hunts pro football dreamInjury ended a trial with Auckland FC - but Sam Lack's pro football dream is still alive.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen girl charged with interfering in murder case of 15-year-old Napier school boyPolice say a witness was approached and allegedly threatened on May 12.17 Jun 04:44 AM
New Zealand'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'17 Jun 12:02 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s beach fires set to blaze again for Matariki despite fire banThe event features storytelling, food trucks, and a lantern ceremony.16 Jun 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig venues, big money: The young golf champ hitting the Australian PGA tourMemory of late father will spur on young Kiwi golfer as he chases his professional dream.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier's only surviving CBD pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks - again for perfumes'I’m wondering if it’s worth carrying on here.'16 Jun 03:39 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay councils win gongs for cyclone recovery initiativesThree councils were together recognised for a ground-breaking high-risk properties buyout.15 Jun 10:31 PM
New Zealand1000 kills and counting: Golf course's predator control successHastings Golf Course bird life thrives as predator numbers decline. 15 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandMother questions why we don't have tougher boy racers laws, 12 years after daughter's death in street race'As soon as I opened the door and I saw the police... I fell to the floor. I screamed'15 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Traumatic situation': Napier bus collides with mobility scooterThe scooter rider suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.13 Jun 08:02 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
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
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
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 ZealandHome sweet re-home for 80% of on-notice village tenantsNotice went to 39 people - most have already found new accommodation.12 Jun 10:06 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
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 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 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 ZealandWhiff of cannabis during traffic stop leads to drugs convictions for young mumThe 22-year-old mother of three came to court prepared to go to prison. 10 Jun 08:00 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 ZealandWatch: No arrest after hooded man storms field, punches schoolboy rugby player'It’s pretty disgusting that someone would do that.'10 Jun 03:55 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
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
