New ZealandTeacher groomed girl from 12, slept with her at 16, married her at 22The offending came to light when the woman complained to Australian police.31 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Post apologises after dog eats man's incorrectly-delivered passport and visa'I saw the (courier) package opened, looked at it and my passport was in the dog’s mouth.'31 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice set up reporting portal, additional resources for gang tangiThe call follows the recent death of CHB Mongrel Mob member Sonny Smith.31 May 12:42 AM
New ZealandMan accused of Kathleen Kawana's murder namedTrial date set for September 2025.30 May 11:06 PM
New ZealandSilent hidden damage: Electric motorbike riders tear up BMX trackStuck in a rut: 'If the front wheel goes in there, it’s all over at 50km/h.'30 May 09:18 PM
New ZealandSub-tropical jet stream to bring warm 23C temperature to parts this long weekendMany regions are set to bask in unseasonally high temperatures across the holiday weekend.30 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandTerrorised, battered woman was tied up and left on a bed - then she smelled smokeRecidivist offender's chilling words: 'I can't let you go because you'll nark.'30 May 05:57 AM
New ZealandStuck in the mud: Tough kids take on muddy Clifton courseSchool kids across Hawke's Bay dip, dive and weave through challenging course.30 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandWatch: Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Hawke's Bay flashmob goes viral overnightSaturday shoppers were treated to a little 'Wonder' in Napier.30 May 12:01 AM
New ZealandNapier council eases back on record rates hike'We need to take a big step forward to get us into a healthy position.'29 May 11:56 PM
New ZealandVehicle crashes down State Highway 5 bank, one with moderate injuriesA person has moderate injuries after a vehicle crashed down a bank off State Highway 5.29 May 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupBrodie Retallick at 33: One of NZ's rugby greats is finally giving his body a break'I think I'm done there,' the giant lock says of his All Blacks and Chiefs careers.29 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA train modeller's work is never complete: 'I’m going to be working on this until I’m 100'Tony Simons, 70, will this King’s Birthday weekend showcase his labour of love.28 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandNo second chances as hunt for Chatham Cup glory beginsLeague hopes are on hold for a week as Napier City Rovers eye a Chatham Cup knockout.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay Reaper Burger Challenge: ‘You can see the struggle on their faces’Reporter Michaela Gower goes to a place no smart woman has ever gone before.28 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s creative talent on show at annual exhibitionThe exhibition also launches the latest Hawke’s Bay Art Guide.27 May 10:10 PM
New ZealandDriver taken to hospital with serious injuries after hitting cattle beast on highwayA police spokeswoman said there were reports of stock on the road at the time.27 May 07:45 PM
New ZealandWelcome home as new CEO starts taiwhenua in NapierMat Mullany has been working in Wellington for 20 years.27 May 04:47 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's the place to be for King's Birthday - swells to ease, 20C-plus expectedTemperatures are expected to be in the low 20s on Thursday to Saturday.27 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandCops called to burglary watch CCTV then arrest man - all in 45 minutesA retail store burglar made a quick getaway, but police say they weren't far behind.26 May 10:29 PM
New ZealandNapier crash: Motorist leaves hospitalSt John reported at the time they had taken the man to hospital in a critical condition.26 May 09:38 PM
New ZealandRocket Lab sends Nasa polar satellite into spaceA climate change-focused mission from Mahia.26 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandTaradale make it 10 in a rowTaradale have scored four tries or more in all 10 games this season.26 May 12:37 AM
OpinionSamoan Language Week a time to reflect on reo ‘in decline’: Te Hira HendersonSamoa and Aotearoa are linked by whakapapa and the common ancestor Kiwa24 May 06:00 PM
OpinionTalking Point: Feeling the pinch from under-investment in infrastructure'Reality is that we have under-invested in infrastructure for decades'.24 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm not Mrs Whippy, I'm way cooler': The woman serving up sprinkles of joy from a pink truck'No one ever says they can't eat icecream because it's winter.'24 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOf Love We Are Made: Original song wins 11-year-old national prizeLydia Clark will perform her song with the Auckland Philharmonia in two concerts.24 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandWeather: Hawke's Bay poised for cool, dry, fine weekendRug up warm on Saturday sidelines.24 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandRetailer Crackerjack fined for selling children’s nightware that breached fire safety label rulesProsecution followed inspection which found non-compliant sleepware in Napier store.24 May 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Fantastic': Community praised as stolen coffee cart foundCoffee cart found on Napier property and taken for fingerprints.23 May 09:57 PM
BusinessKiwi teen sets up website for second-hand uniformsTeen creates one-stop second-hand uniform website.23 May 05:58 PM
New ZealandHighway hero: Hawke’s Bay roadworker praised for extinguishing trailer fireNgawaka Heremia took traffic management to 'another level' with his actions, NZTA says.23 May 02:38 AM
New ZealandCaffeine-hit: Thieves help themselves to coffee cart parked outside owner's homeBruce McKenzie rubbed his caffeine-free eyes and realised he wasn’t just seeing things.23 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandFree shower and laundry charity for Hawke's Bay needs 50 volunteersA non-profit organisation is expanding in response to growing demand after cyclone.22 May 07:45 PM
