New ZealandTangihanga: Hastings woman’s solo show born from 1500 funeralsKristyl Neho brings 30 characters to the stage in Tangihanga, a Māori story inspired by her upbringing inside the world of funerals. Video / Wahanui ProductionsWatch13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandNgāti Oneone marks over 100 days of ancestral land return movementThe hapū blocked Hirini St from 5.15am to 7am on Wednesday13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ duo win world’s longest kayak race despite broken rudderThey set the event's second-fastest ever time, finishing 160km ahead of rivals.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe mix-up that prevented a Whangārei woman from voting in Māori wardsChala Chase urges voters to check their details, after her own enrolment mistake.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDealer offered to sell party drug fantasy by the litreSalisbury offered to sell fantasy by the litre, and meth.13 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandUrgent sausages recall after glass injury reportedMinistry says the recall affects sausages with a best-before date of August 17.13 Aug 07:43 AM
New Zealand$21m Tauranga Hospital urgent care upgrade completed after four yearsThe upgrade has increased intensive care and high dependency beds from 10 to 16.13 Aug 07:14 AM
Sport'My world': Death of talented young Kiwi sportsman shocks communityZak Baikie was making a name for himself in rodeo, having previously been a snowboarder.13 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandThousands feel 4.9 quake in Hawke's Bay'That was easily the biggest shake I have experienced.'13 Aug 05:58 AM
New ZealandShellfish warning: Bloom spreads deadly biotoxin in BoPPeople are advised not to eat shellfish gathered between Mount Maunganui and Whakatāne.13 Aug 05:11 AM
New ZealandMorning swim turns into 'adventure' after special wildlife encounterA resident shouted to get the attention of the two women, then they saw the black dorsal.13 Aug 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Sidelining iwi voices': Proposed health system changes spark concernThe proposed changes threaten to 'remove iwi’s meaningful participation' for Māori hauora.13 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Show's new era: Cheaper tickets for 2025, date change likely in 2026This year's Show will remain on Hawke's Bay anniversary weekend, but change is afoot.13 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandWaterfront neighbourhood plagued by drug use and dangerous drivingResidents are riled by daily drug use and cars doing burnouts.13 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandRolling on to the top table: Meatball Festival nominated for best event in NZThe Hastings Meatball Festival drew 5000 attendees in its first year.13 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandHayden Wilde overcomes horrific accident to win major race in LondonHayden Wilde won a major race in London after a tough recovery.13 Aug 01:49 AM
New ZealandNapier Port revenue up 16% amid container volume surgeNapier Port's Q3 revenue rose 16% to $42.5m, driven by higher container volumes.13 Aug 01:44 AM
New ZealandPolls and popularity with the PM on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Pete Turner, Kate Acland, and Tracy Brown. 13 Aug 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Meaningful difference in the world': Two Central Hawke's Bay export businesses on the riseCentral Hawke's Bay businesses Starboard Bio and Ovenden Seeds taste success at awards.13 Aug 12:35 AM
New ZealandMystery of $10,000 payments to Mahurangi oyster farmers solved Farmers in seven-year pollution battle fear being 'played like puppets by Watercare'.12 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'We have to go big': BoP company navigates tariffs, eyes Amazon debutThe drink will be stocked in over 100 premium New York City venues by the end of August.12 Aug 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Just a carb': NZ's most popular but misunderstood vegeNZ potato growers are working to lift the image of our most-eaten vegetable.12 Aug 10:48 PM
New Zealand'Farmluencer' creates online community for female farmersAnthea Rolfe says interest in her Females in Farming social media page has exploded.12 Aug 10:38 PM
SportWhy Napier City Rovers' National League dream is slipping awayTwo rounds remain, with Napier City Rovers needing wins and Western Suburbs to lose.12 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandTe Arawa Lakes Trust seeks stronger water management role amid Ōhau wall issues As lake bed owner, the trust wants more say in decisions impacting Rotoiti water quality.12 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandLaughs ahead: Comedy festival brings star-studded line-up to Hawke's BayThe festival starts on Thursday at Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre.12 Aug 10:09 PM
New Zealand'My mum hates it': A record-breaking Kiwi daredevil on the sport of death divingFlynn Chisholm breaks Kiwi record with 40m cliff leap in Majorca. 12 Aug 10:02 PM
New ZealandHome values in Hawke's Bay down 16% on peak, some still decliningThe national government valuation agency calculates a 16.5% decrease from the 2021 peak.12 Aug 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPie maker's despair as cost of mince up as much as 40% on previous yearA longstanding baker is dipping into his savings just to keep afloat.12 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Wasn't a big fan of school': Meet the Napier teen running four businessesCole started out doing water blasting jobs after school. Now 18, he runs four businesses.12 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeveloper hopes smaller social houses will please neighbours of $1.4m lakeview siteEleven two-bedroom homes are being built on Haumoana St in Rotorua.12 Aug 06:00 PM
Business‘Vendors are having to meet the market’: NZ house values slump 13% below Covid peakThe housing market is still adjusting to a softer economic environment.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt warned of risks to breaking up polytech merger: 'Similar, if not worse' financialsA paper said the proposed future appears to be similar, if not worse.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomeless woman blames medication for public sex actThe woman, 32, admitted doing an indecent act on Pukuatua St.12 Aug 08:00 AM