Rock Salt: Mayor straps on guitar for live gig
Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt is strapping on his guitar for a night of live music.
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Police's Cyclone Gabrielle response cost $60m - report
The report found some systems worked well, but identified many gaps.
Roads reopened after incident around Hawke’s Bay Expressway
Kennedy Rd was closed in both directions between Kennedy Road offramp and Downing Avenue.
Homicide investigation launched after two deaths at Tūrangi property
An adjacent walkway is blocked off.
Historic connections to Hawke's Bay showgrounds honoured in grandstand demolition process
The deconstruction of the Tōmoana Showgrounds grandstand is complete.
Van offering washes for Hawke's Bay's homeless launched
The name of the laundry waka serving Hawke's Bay is 'Piki'.
In a pickle? We've got the constable for you
Taupō's 'Good Sort of the Month' is a face painter, DJ and community cop.
Magic players trial for Silver Ferns
The group head to Wellington for a three-day trial camp from August 19-21.
‘Backward move’: Councillor slams mandate to undo Māori wards
Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase says it is an attempt to 'diminish Māori representation'.
Another fleet of emergency vehicles for Ukraine
Sixteen ambulances will be transported to the wartorn country.
'Murder': 64 chickens slain, council hunt killer dogs
“That’s what this is - the murder of my defenceless poor chickens by killer dogs."
Community housing provider sought to take on pensioner flats
It hopes it will lead to better outcomes for its tenants.
SH2 barriers could impede escape in tsunami - resident
The transport agency has spent $164 million on safety improvements.
Benji Marshall inducted into NRL Hall of Fame ahead of next Immortal reveal
Benji Marshall is among the latest inductees into the NRL Hall of Fame.
MIssing teen comes home
Girl had been last seen at her Te Awamutu home on Tuesday evening.
Cruise control: The marvellous mystery of a bus said to have toured NZ with Hollywood legend inside
The bus is on the market in Hawke’s Bay, so can its sale also help confirm a Kiwi legend?
Proposed alcohol bans and fees in Waipā open for public feedback
Waipā residents can now share their views on the Local Alcohol Policy and Alcohol Control.
The Country Fast Five: Meet Manoj Kumar and Sumit Kamoj
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Taupō to get a 'pop-up' cinema and possibly a drive-in
A temporary cinema solution has been found while a permanent venue is finalised.
News in brief from the Far North - environmental awards, Savour tastes of Northland and hill country fund
News snippets from the Far North
Eleventh hour intervention sees Far North Artisans Fair return
Far North Artisans Fair back with something for everybody.
Kanak independence campaigner seeks support from Harawira whanau
More violence predicted: 'Things could get really bad'.
Clock ticking for Natural Heritage Fund applications
Up to $20,000 can be requested per project
Forestry firms fined for illegal earthworks and contaminant discharge in Waingaromia
Judge fines firms $126,000 for unlawful earthworks and discharging contaminants.
'It’s absolutely absurd': Review of 'prohibitive' insulation rules welcomed
Northlanders welcome a Government review of building codes making houses unaffordable.
Gisborne letters on Trust Tairāwhiti mandate, Māori representation, get over Grey St
Letters on Trust Tairāwhiti mandate, Māori wards, Grey St.
Barry Soper: NZ's brave new world of genetic modification
OPINION: NZ has finally come out of scientific hibernation and into the real world.
'Thrilled': Northland brewery now home of NZ’s champion beer
McLeod's Brewery has been awarded their biggest accolade yet
Dancing from their heart in memory of Pam
Miere Christiansen-White wins annual Logan dance scholarship.
Whanganui ambulance officers under pressure
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.
Dangers of inner harbour swimming raised as bylaw passed
The danger of swimming in the inner harbour and how to enforce prohibiting it was raised.
Farmers and growers on sustainability journey urged to enter 2025 farm 'Enviros'
Farmers and growers urged to enter the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
How veteran goalkeeper found love on and off the pitch at Napier City Rovers
Marriage and medals have captured Kyle Baxter's heart at the club.