New Zealand$3.8m complex gives younger disabled people a home away from rest homes'With appropriate housing, disabled people can live with independence and dignity.'17 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe plan to bring back a 'forgotten' lake in Hawke's Bay'It was kind of forgotten ... that’s why it is in a slightly degraded state.'17 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay electricity capacity doubles with new transformer at RedclyffeIt's designed to be resilient to a 1-in-450 years flood event.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Struggling': The small town where rates debt doubled in just one yearIndebted homeowners owed an average of $1244 to the council.16 Sep 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Steady decline': Wattie's defends peach cutback, says Kiwis aren't buying as many'Decisions that affect our growers and the future of NZ crops are never made lightly.'15 Sep 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Destined to do something great': Nikara Ross' journey from student to mentorWairoa woman Nikara Ross is guiding youth in the NZDF after it gave her a career. 15 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandSweet revival for Napier’s empty seafood buildingPinky’s Ice Cream Parlour and Foodflo move into the former Takitimu Seafoods building. 15 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandIHC winning images capture New Zealand nature for Foto Fest exhibitionNature photography to be displayed at Hastings Foto Fest. 15 Sep 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Napier’s first citizens’ assembly: 40 locals shaping city's aquatic future'It won’t probably solve all the issues, but already we’ve got quite a lot of ideas.'15 Sep 03:46 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: School band get grant to record single after winning national finalKotahi Te Rā secured $11k in gear and funding to record and release a single.15 Sep 02:45 AM
New Zealand'It gives me a lot of confidence': Teen finds strength in taiaha trainingClass sizes have tripled in a year, drawing Māori and Pākehā aged 6 to 60.14 Sep 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrowers canned: Wattie’s tells long-standing growers their peaches are no longer neededWattie's appears to be reducing canned peaches from Hawke’s Bay, an industry leader said.14 Sep 06:20 PM
New Zealand'It caught on': The mayor who always said 'Heretaunga Hastings'The mayor says when she took on the role eight years ago, she could hardly say 'kia ora'.14 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandInside the survival game as a Hawke’s Bay fashion retailerWinter is lean, summer is hope, and loyalty counts. 12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council - will the cyclone define this year’s election?Hawke’s Bay Today asked all HBRC candidates how they thought council handled the cyclone.12 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe three Matildas: Trio of young actors share production's starring roleWith 11 shows across just 11 days at the theatre, each one will get a chance to be Matilda12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne mayor hopefuls agree: rates unsustainable, solutions neededRehette Stoltz said 80-85% of council spending already covers core services.12 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Classic spring': Weekend brings strong wind watch for Hawke's BayForecasters warn gusts could reach near severe gale strength in exposed parts.12 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandCEO of New Zealand's oldest winery resigns after almost 30 yearsThe iconic Napier winery says its CEO is resigning for health reasons.12 Sep 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIwi establishing its own health authority, considering purchase of medical clinics'For too long, we have relied on the mainstream system to basically pick up the pieces.'11 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeen challenges Napier mayoral candidates at debate, saying youth ‘don’t feel welcome’'Nearly all of them want to move,' Natasha said of her peers.11 Sep 03:22 AM
Kahu'First redress': Crown move signals shift in Ngāpuhi settlement talksKororipo Pā in Kerikeri is to be returned to Ngāpuhi in time for Waitangi Day 2026.11 Sep 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow Auckland First XVs dominate national selection, despite not making Top FourAuckland provides 10 of the 26 players named in the New Zealand Schools squad.10 Sep 10:01 PM
SportPlenty at stake amid New Zealand Football's National League restructureNZ Football is weighing 12- or 14-team formats with promotion and relegation.10 Sep 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'In your mouth, ears, everywhere': Living in a post-cyclone dust landSince Cyclone Gabrielle, 113 formal dust complaints have been made to the council.10 Sep 09:53 PM
New ZealandSix60 will debut new music from fifth album at Hawke’s Bay showStraight out of the recording studio and into the Hawke's Bay spring sunshine.10 Sep 06:00 PM
Silver Ferns'Unable to resolve issues': Netball NZ stands down Silver Ferns coachDame Noeline Taurua has been stood down for the Taini Jamison Series against South Africa.10 Sep 05:32 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: The NZ city starting a week-long Negroni festivalNineteen bars will serve their own twist on the classic cocktail. Why? Well, why not?10 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay local elections: Where to find orange voting binsBallot bins have been placed at supermarkets, libraries and community hubs.10 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandArmed Offenders squad called to suburban Napier - man charged with presenting firearmOfficers confirmed the incident was not linked to the ongoing gang conflict warrant.09 Sep 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Skin in the game': Pāmu opens Mahiwi Farm to equity partnershipsPamu unveils new plan to help create pathways to farm ownership for young farmers.09 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandMotorsport legend gets well-known Kiwis to drive for him in new podcastNew Zealanders such as Sir Peter Beck, who owns a DeLorean, will take Murph for a spin.09 Sep 09:48 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Three-legged cat missing for five years returns'He was trying to charge down the little cat cage door to get out to give me cuddles.'09 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s new $23 million museum storage and research centre completedThe storage and research centre in Hastings will complement Napier's MTG museum.09 Sep 04:20 AM
