New Zealand'Pretty brutal out there': 9000 out of homes in storm-ravaged Hawke's BayWhat you need to know about the devastation in Hawke's Bay.14 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Body found washed up on Hawke’s Bay beachHawke’s Bay authorities, meanwhile, are struggling to cope with Cyclone Gabrielle impacts.14 Feb 08:58 AM
New ZealandGang tensions: Shot fired after rogue road checkpoint set up near WairoaShot fired in Raupunga was 55th gang-related shooting in 13 months in Eastern District.03 Feb 02:46 AM
New ZealandWairoa's request for extra road funding turned downWaka Kotahi won't fund the last 5 per cent of roading costs required.24 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing person after dinghy flips on Wairoa RiverSearch and Rescue, divers, lifeguards and two helicopters are involved in the search.01 Dec 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOh boy: 500 holes in Hawke's Bay roadsRoading damage 'on a scale rarely seen' could empty council's pockets.07 Oct 12:04 AM
New ZealandFatal crash in Whakaki, WairoaThe single-vehicle crash happened at approximately 4 pm this afternoon11 Sep 08:09 AM
New Zealand'Challenging times ahead': Real costs of devastating North Island storms emergeLong clean-up ahead and millions in uninsured crop and stock loss.29 Aug 07:27 PM
New ZealandChemical leak: 'Stay inside, shut your windows', Wairoa locals toldThe town's Affco freezing works is the source of the ammonia leak.06 Aug 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThriving, 'not dying': Town hurt by gang and drug woes hits backWairoa is a town on the rise, say proud locals and the district's equally proud mayor.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo Three Waters campaigns to launch in Hawke's Bay"Have your say Hawke's Bay" aims to encourage people to make submissions to Parliament.10 Jun 04:53 AM
New ZealandThree Waters: Mayor labels shareholding plan 'sewage', tells PM to 'wake up'Councils fire up Three Waters opposition - Mahuta says time to 'move forward'.08 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandForesters mull appeal against Wairoa rates decision"We believe we have good grounds for an appeal," NZ Forest Owners Association says.19 May 06:03 PM
New ZealandGang headstone ban: Residents scared to speak out due to 'fear for their lives'Decision due next week over push to ban gang headstones from council cemetery.15 May 11:11 PM
New ZealandKayaker dies in river incident in Tuai, WairoaA kayaker has died following an incident near Lake Whakamarino15 May 07:35 AM
New ZealandMayor 'delighted' at court win over forestersCouncil in disadvantaged district fends off High Court action from forestry companies05 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandNew MPI patrol boat gets first weekend off after rough weather off Hawke's BayMatai is 6.5 metres long, but will patrol a coast stretching over 350 kilometres.18 Apr 11:45 PM
New ZealandFili throws a curve ball at Central Hawke's BayFlooding closes roads in Central Hawke's Bay13 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFili hurtling towards NZ - communities brace for wild weatherFili is now bringing rain to Northland before damaging falls hit further down East Coast.12 Apr 05:05 AM
New ZealandWeather: Fears ex-tropical cyclone Fili could cause 'catastrophic' floodingMayor 'preparing for the worst' ahead of ex-tropical cyclone Fili.12 Apr 03:20 AM
New ZealandHero in a dozer: Flood disaster averted by contractor's actionsNot all heroes wear capes. Some drive bulldozers.06 Apr 03:19 AM
New ZealandPolice say clues to Mahia bashing lie within FacebookMan's injuries no accident, say police04 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandThree Waters reform: Frustrated mayor tells PM 'you have lost the people'Three Waters reform push described as "appalling" and "wrong" by another mayor.04 Apr 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Danger everywhere': Risk of fallen boulders, trees and mud slips for East Coast roading crewsEast Coast road damage includes lanes suddenly falling into rivers.30 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandFresh flooding fears for Tairāwhiti as rain continues to pelt downNew flood warning in place for Tairāwhiti as the Waipaoa River continues to rise.28 Mar 08:47 PM
New ZealandGisborne and Wairoa, already walloped by weather, under new heavy rain watchSecond heavy rain watch closely follows first.26 Mar 11:37 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch for flood-battered East CoastSettled early autumn weather for most, but rainmaker targets soaked east.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDead Mongrel Mobster's mum: 'Leave my son's headstone alone'Mongrel Mobster's mother tells mayor to leave her dead son in "peace".22 Mar 06:00 AM
TechnologyNorthland students are ready to fight the Aquabots warNorthland year 6 to 13 students will compete their underwater robots next month.20 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeHawke's Bay police seize more than $1m in assets following arrestThe seized property belonged to a 35-year-old man.16 Mar 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeriousness of environmental breaches on the rise as the number decreasesThe total cost of fines for environmental breaches has more than tripled.15 Mar 05:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Waters announcement 'silent' on Hawke's Bay alternativeThree Waters recommendations underwhelm mayors.09 Mar 04:07 AM
New ZealandDire predicted heartland town death toll: Fears of tangi clusterWairoa Hospital has no intensive care capacity or ventilators for severe Covid-19 cases.09 Mar 01:26 AM
