New ZealandYoung woman's death 'could have been avoided'Young Wairoa woman died of asphyxia two days before surgery.13 Oct 05:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFor one council, voting isn't over yetFor one council at least, the voting isn't over yet.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa mayor Craig Little returns with 1000-plus majorityWairoa's mayor Craig Little has been re-elected for a third term12 Oct 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'I'm so joyous, I know I worked extremely hard': Hinewai Ormsby breaks into male dominated regional councilHawke's Bay Regional Council will have at least one Māori councillor.12 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandHinewai Ormsby elected: Belford, Bailey and Wilson lose their HBRC seats, according to early resultsProgress results show three Hawke's Bay Regional councillors lost their seats11 Oct 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWise romps home in Napier, four mayors are back, shock result in Flaxmere and three regional councillors dumpedA wrap up of the winners and losers in local body elections in Hawke's Bay11 Oct 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyHapi as! Girl makes history by being picked for Ross Shield teamHapi has yet to decide which secondary school she will attend next year.06 Oct 04:36 AM
New ZealandVoters warned don't rely on snail mailVoting numbers are down on previous years.03 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandRoaming Wairoa dog that evaded animal control for six months put downUnwanted, unloved and unable to be caught. A mastiff-cross' 'remarkable' evasion ends.02 Oct 11:49 PM
SportStack 'em up: Sport Stacking Nationals on this weekendWhanganui will host the 2019 Sport Stacking National Championships this weekend.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandIn a town of 600 jobseekers, the major employer wants to hire immigrantsFrustration in northern Hawke's Bay as 103-year-old meatworks asks for migrant labour.12 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after Puketapu crashA motorcyclist died after a crash at Puketapu.07 Sep 09:38 PM
New ZealandNZ's oldest woman, 'nan' to 7 generations, dies aged 107Martha Timoko was a "nan" to seven generations.05 Sep 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'He deserves a medal': The farmer who turned down huge forestry offersFarmer turned down 'significantly' higher offers to keep the land as a farm.16 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandDriveby shootings: Arrest after incidents rock small townArrest after three shooting incidents overnight.29 Jul 01:49 AM
New ZealandFamily at centre of Māori land dispute near Wairoa arrestedA Wairoa family has been arrested over a land dispute while travelling to a legal meeting.18 Jul 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe day the big quake hits: Hawke's Bay hazard map shows what could happen to your propertyDorothy's Westshore home faces a triple threat if a big one hits. Not that she's bothered.09 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Will of God' denied: Exclusive Brethren sought a different sentenceDean Crisp fled police and killed his brother while driving through Hawke's Bay.02 Jul 10:39 PM
EnvironmentCash boost to river projects at WairoaFund recipients are playing a part in protecting and restoring the Wairoa River.02 Jul 10:11 PM
New ZealandFatal gunshot wound sparks homicide inquiryForensic examination of "scene of interest" in Mohaka Village near Wairoa.19 Jun 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Ardern's most valued minister revealedCOMMENT: It has been a week in which the Government governed exceptionally well.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Horrendous' section of gravel highway was on the eve of being fixed. Then iwi stepped in"This is the closest we've ever gotten and it's been pulled. The community is devastated."09 Jun 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWairoa: Will it turn itself into the little town that could?In the past it was about "managing the downwards spiral". No more.30 May 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeasles puts netballers in isolationOne player in ICU with measles, two teams in isolation27 May 11:45 PM
CrimeWitnesses sought in Wairoa stabbingPolice are urging anyone with information about a stabbing in Wairoa to come forward.15 May 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'A helluva walk': Where Gayford popped the question"It's such a beautiful place."07 May 09:46 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Tomoana's last standNgahiwi Tomoana is standing for last term as Iwi chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Apr 02:15 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Iwi challenge from bankerShayne Walker is challenging for Iwi chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Apr 02:15 AM
New Zealand'They thought I was a junkie shopping for drugs'Man says issue not losing his kidney, but how he was treated and his complaint handled.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCattle electrocuted after power pole falls in paddock near WairoaThe farm owners did not notice it until they saw five heifers and one calf dead.20 Mar 09:24 PM
LifestyleSenior police officer's inspiring story of overcoming abuse and fear'I've been there and recognise the women who are good at hiding what he's doing.'27 Feb 08:00 PM
RugbyUnflappable Dan O'LearyObituary: Dan O'Leary, a man of substance, character and quiet devotion22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after serious crash in WairoaIt appeared the driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.12 Feb 06:26 PM
