Whale sighting led to flurry of excitement in coastal community.

Sperm whale sighting off Hawke's Bay. Video / Bevan O'Connor

A fast-paced, hilarious, and ultimately hopeful novel about much more than space facts.

It's a generational thing at remote Waiwhare in the eastern shadows of the Kaweka Ranges.

Junior athletes competed in the annual triathlon at Dannevirke's Wai Splash pool.

Dedicated teacher leaves after 15 years at Ruahine School.

Jessica Kim had been missing for three days after being last seen getting into a ute.

Three generations of one family were in the same superstocks race at Meeanee Speedway.

Forwarning of flooding should be predictable now, but time for action will remain short.

Police managed to spike the stolen hatchback.

'I want to acknowledge the resilience of his family,'

A drive to push himself and help those who couldn't saw Andrew McCrory change lives.

OPINION: I know this increase will be unaffordable for many on a low or fixed income.

The plans include potentially building new bridges for northbound traffic.

"We hope to come to some towns we couldn’t get to last time."

The weekly Waipukurau parkrun event is getting people active and creating connections.

Locals and the CHB mayor saddened by disrespect.

Pourerere plagued with rodents as cooler temperatures draw mice into homes.

The home of Magpies rugby is closed for four months for turf refurbishment.

Highly recommended school holiday entertainment.

Emotional experience expected for a group headed to Turkey for Anzac commemorations.

The Woolworths chain is not revealing its 'store network strategy'.

Regional competition will decide which kapa haka groups go to Te Matatini.

The man was unable to be revived and died at the scene.

Phil Morrison has been all over the world during his involvement in shearing.

A walk of the Dannevirke Settlers' Cemetery is set for April 21.

Mark Johnson refereed his 100th Premier game.