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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Tūhoe researcher overcame setbacks to lead NZ's biggest study of childrenSarah-Jane Paine is the new research director of Growing Up in New Zealand.22 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWairoa doctor takes over national 'taonga'Wairoa's Dr Sarah-Jane Paine (Tūhoe) leads study into understanding child development22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 cases: Remain calm, says principalCases continue to rise in Hawke's Bay21 Feb 03:52 AM
CrimeNine arrested in Wairoa methamphetamine operationPolice arrest nine over meth operation in Wairoa, including gang members18 Feb 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Disrespectful for others': Mayor's push to ban gang insignia from headstonesMayor describes presence of gang insignia on headstones as "offensive".15 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hawke's Bay community may lose its water under new rulesRaupunga fears for its water supply but Government says new rules are not finalised.03 Feb 02:34 AM
New ZealandTotal cases for Hawke's Bay jumps to 13All three new cases are linked to the Hastings cluster, taking that cluster to eight.20 Jan 11:02 PM
New ZealandTwo new Hastings Covid-19 cases linked to fitness classesThe cases had been isolating and had appropriate health and welfare supports in place.18 Jan 10:01 PM
New ZealandFire restrictions imposed in parts of Hawke's BayThere's a lot of grass around and it would only take days of dry for it to become "fuel".10 Jan 03:23 AM
New ZealandShock as talented young rugby player diagnosed with stage 4 cancerHunter Donghi's family thrown into turmoil, but the community's rallying around them.05 Jan 08:14 PM
