'Not a day I don’t think about it': Mixed response to Lake Alice redress package
Minister Erica Stanford acknowledges the scheme won't meet everyone's expectations.
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Waikato kākāpō goes on a surprise off-grid adventure
The endangered flightless parrot took an unplanned break from technology.
Dive skills on show at Hastings competition as 100 vie for world champs
Hastings Manu Comp dazzles with skill, flair, and showmanship at Havelock North Pool.
Inside Rhythm and Vines' preparations for biggest festival crowd in years
Gisborne District Council granted consent for camp capacity to expand from 15000 to 20000.
‘Uplifting’ Mauaoathon raises $36,000 for sick councillor
The councillor was recently transferred to Tauranga Hospital from Waikato Hospital.
Why Hobbiton's behind-the-scenes tour is a must-do for fans of Middle-earth
OPINION: Ever wanted to step into the minds of Sir Peter Jackson and Sir Richard Taylor?
'Naughty judge': Chaos erupts in court as violent offender jailed
Judge addresses supporters: 'How am I the only one who’s angry about this?'
'A winner, no matter what': Tryathlon returns to Hastings
There is a new duathlon option for kids aged 7-15, offering a run, bike, run course.
Paid surf lifeguards are on the job
The paid surf lifeguards have begun work protecting three city beaches Monday to Friday.
'An honourable achievement': Teen racer to represent NZ in Australia
Koby Gooch, 15, to race in NZ youth ministock team; family proud of his achievements.
'We’re excited': Hawke’s Bay Music Hub announces 2024 record line-up
Vinyl pressing of 300 copies to promote Hawke’s Bay musicians, launch in February.
Steve Braunias: Well-known painter Mark Braunias dies
Steve Braunias reports on his brother's death
Third-generation board member to lead major farming business
Shar Amner is the new chairman of the Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation board.
Person found dead in Napier CBD, police investigating
The incident was reported at about 3.15am.
Dairy prices drop for Christmas
This is the first negative result since a 0.3% dip at the October 16 event.
Patches, motorcycles and firearms seized after gang tangi
Four arrested, police say further arrests were likely.
'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspots
It comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.
'Pain and fear': Raped teen tells attacker she wished he'd killed her
The Crown said Raveen Saily had 'warped attitudes around sexual consent'.
Death of Mongrel Mob boss after $2m asset seizure ruled as suicide
The captain of Notorious chapter in Hawke's Bay had 'not been coping well', says wife.
'We loved our son': Father's poignant message after son dies in Rotorua crash
'Me and my wife don’t really know what to say or do.'
'These little things mean a lot': Rural projects transform community spaces
New footpaths, swings and CCTV have upgraded a number of Rotorua's rural areas.
Trainer kicks horse in genitals - avoids conviction, name suppressed
The judge wants further information before convicting him on child assault charges.
Pregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortage
Some in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.
Reviews of bootcamp participants’ death and abscondings not due until 2025
One bootcamp participant died in a car crash, triggering another to abscond.
'Pride in celebration': Strong turnout for Diwali event
How a vibrant Diwali festival is bringing the community together
'Not one bit of respect': Killer's antics torment victim’s family
Lance Hall fatally stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae at an apartment complex.
'It's very sad': Gisborne cafe hit by $8k theft before Christmas
Offenders caught on CCTV breaking into Peel St business.
Footage shows break-in at Gisborne cafe's storage chiller
The owners of Zest Cafe estimate they lost $8000 worth of goods in the burglary shortly before Christmas. Video / Zest Cafe
Stand Tū Māia secures four-month funding extension to search for long-term solutions
Stand Tū Māia is fighting for its future, securing operations until April.
Police shoot dogs that attacked person
Police were called to the Talbot St area on Monday morning.
Silt Recovery Taskforce finishes restoring 7000 hectares of land
More than 2.5 million cubic metres of silt removed from Hawke’s Bay
'Arson inquiry': Fire damages room at Gisborne City Lodge
A bedroom was substantially damaged, but residents evacuated safely.
Black Caps smash England, equal record for largest win as Southee bows out
The hosts wrapped up victory with more than a day to spare at Seddon Park.