Killer attacked in dock as he's jailed for partner's manslaughter
Corrections staff and court security were assaulted in the melee.
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Cycling in as new school bike track opens for keen riders at Castlecliff School
Castlecliff Schooll bike track completed
Timeline of a flood in Wairoa: Why didn't Hawke's Bay Regional Council act sooner?
HBRC staff say river mouth opening would not have stayed in place if it was done earlier
'My kids are screaming': Wairoa mother’s frightening escape from rising waters
'It was bad. I have lived here my whole life and never seen it like this.'
Brynderwyns reopening a success, work will continue until spring
Afte a four-month long closure State Highway 1 at the Brynderwyn Hills is open.
Heartfelt creation tells Matariki story
A Whanganui emporium offers a wealth of materials for museum educators.
Port's majority shareholder green-lights share sell-down
The council holds a 54.1% stake in New Zealand's biggest port.
The Country: Winston Peters on agreeing to disagree
Wayne Langford, Winston Peters, Kate Acland, Jane Smith, Chris Brandolino, Chris Russell.
Tairāwhiti Civil Defence's proactive steps during severe weather
Gisborne residents are proactive in severe weather and more aware of emergency plans.
'I could cry': 300 donuts sold in 20 min after Hawke’s Bay storm ruins business' event
Emily Whiu thought a Matariki cancellation meant their stock would go to waste.
'They were part way up the tree': Sheep surrounded by flood water lifted to safety
'I drove past and looked at them and thought ‘crap they are going to have to move’.'
Homes urgently needed for pets in wake of storms
Gisborne, Napier and Hastings SPCA Centres have run out of space for displaced pets.
Haumoana state of emergency lifted
Haumoana and Cape Coast residents settle in at home after two evacuations.
Mayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business event
Business community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.
Public consultation on reversing live animal export ban to start
The Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.
'Steep rise': Tararua council considers ‘smoothing’ of rates
Tararua mayor conscious of 'intergenerational debt'.
'Dream come true': Tauranga woman named for Paris Olympics
Just the third ever artistic swimming duo to represent NZ at the Olympics.
State of emergency continues in Wairoa but lifted in Haumoana as clean-up continues
Floodwaters have gone inside properties, flooding carpets and walls.
Months of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosis
A few years after losing her son to suicide, she noticed fatigue. Then came the diagnosis.
One dead after serious two-car crash in Gordonton
A secound person suffered serious injuries.
Hawke's Bay's main Matariki events to continue despite wild weather amid lead-up
Some of Hawke's Bay's most anticipated Matariki events are set to go ahead.
Climate change: Panel members revealed for review of country’s methane goals
Panel to be chaired by former climate change commissioner and respected farmer.
Gassy cows and pigs face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world first
Burping livestock levy soon a reality abroad as Denmark goes for tax New Zealand ditched.
Horizons' Regional Land Transport Plan focuses on resilience and safety
Objectives have been updated to reflect the changed direction for the plan.
Grassroots Rescue Helicopter helps cyclist
The Grassroots Helicopter Trust helped a woman injured on the Timber Trail.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Rāhui in place following fishermen death
Ban on the collection of kaimoana after discovery of three men who went missing at sea.
One person trapped after SH2 crash involving truck
The eastbound lane of the highway is blocked.
'Supports farmers': Law removing future ETS agriculture obligations passes first reading
Govt committed to a 'fair and sustainable pricing system for on-farm emissions by 2030'.
Prices reduced for Tauranga parking buildings
It will cost less to use the parking buildings in Tauranga city centre from July 1.
Mother describes moment child mauled by rescued dog
The 4-year-old is in a stable condition after undergoing two surgeries.
Tūrangi puts on spectacular light show with just one drone
Who needs hundreds of drones for a light show? Tūrangi display shows you only need one.
'Hopelessness and betrayal': Councillor backs call for sewerage scheme investigation
It comes as the council approves its 10-year-plan - and sets rates.