Napier quinella enhance their winning reputation with triumph at Hawke's Bay tourney.

Events for first weekend of this winter's regional food and wine festival almost sold out.

Rescuers winched the injured woman out of a gully after a crash near Taupo.

Organic industry wants a national standard. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Former police prosecutor represented herself in the Napier District Court.

No secret formula behind NOBM's unbeaten run, says 19-year-old loosie.

MNZM for Shortie St and Outrageous Fortune writer, ex Colenso High pupil Rachel Lang.

The weekend road toll is down from last year but 2017 is tracking higher than 2016.

A pianist who is dedicated to sharing her talent was awarded a Queen's Birthday Honour.

Weekend road toll sits at one after a pedestrian was hit by a car in Napier.

Jury told to put aside prejudices in doctor's indecent assault trial.

Super City's CBD, to steal a line from Leonard Cohen, was as cold as a new razor blade.

Intrepid travelling cat reunited with owner after bolting from removal truck last week.

David Kang Huat Lim takes the stand during his trial in the Napier District Court.

Clean-ups of road blockages from Cyclone Cook still under way on SH2 north.

Thirty-four choirs from 17 secondary schools are participating in this year's Big Sing.

Man, 21, sentenced to 11 years' jail for kicking, punching, biting and strangling partner.

Benefits from planned dam project would flow across the region, say civic leaders.

Isabelle Lorch may be the next young New Zealand singer to watch for.

Kingsley Sivewright says positive attitude is important for people with disabilities

The council says it won't be necessary to boil water despite bug's detection.

Napier Library will bring people from all cultures and backgrounds together.

NOBM create a club record with 23 wins on the trot.

Fruitgrowers welcome frosts as good news as icy front sweeps the country.

A doctor charged with stupefying and indecently assaulting patients goes on trial tomorrow

Laura Letts-Beckett died seven years ago. Her husband faces trial for her murder.

Bay pupils find affinity in Aoteroa Maori team, court time or not, for Fiji trip.

More than 4200 people flood into area for annual running festival at the weekend.

NOBM retain Nash Cup while Hastings and Tech celebrate club day victories.

Jacoby Poulain's weekly column returns.