New ZealandWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Was a hero, now it seems I’m a villain’: Businessman asked to leave flooded land a month after buying it off council'Good on them for showing up. But there's no place for their business in Pākōwhai.'04 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandOne dead after workplace crash in rural Hawke’s BayEmergency services were called to a crash at a rural Hawke’s Bay workplace.04 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandBluebird day expected for Waitangi Day events in Hawke’s BaySun set to shine on celebrations, where unity and pride will be on show.03 Feb 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Forever my baby': Parents' heartbreak after 11yo girl hit and killed on bike'We're not coping, but we've got to hold it together for the rest of our kids.'03 Feb 05:08 PM
New ZealandMan admits involvement in arson of a car which was later found with woman's body in itAriki Rigby’s body was found in a car parked near Havelock North in September 2022.03 Feb 02:02 AM
New ZealandEnd of a '60-hour weekend' for vets: New clinic set to transform after-hours care, prevent burnoutSome vets had worked 60-hour weekends, from Friday evening to Monday morning.03 Feb 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: How Ireland continue to benefit from NZ Rugby's mistakeOPINION: Where would Ireland be without their Kiwi connection?02 Feb 11:52 PM
New Zealand94th anniversary of the Hawke's Bay earthquake: Death of Roy MacLennan, his wife injured but alive beside himRoy MacLennan and his wife were sitting in their car outside a shop when tragedy struck.02 Feb 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeen's two-year search for a first job: ‘We can’t get experience if they don’t let us have experience’'For those of us just starting out, it feels almost impossible.'02 Feb 05:00 PM
Olympics15yo Kiwi runner becomes youngest ever national athletics champRising star Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run over 3000m.02 Feb 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe two teen brothers who blitzed the NZ pinball championships'You don’t expect to get all the way to the final and play your brother.'01 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Laughter is so important': Dai Henwood on cancer and making people giggle rather than cry'It’s my funniest show, it’s my most heartfelt show, it’s got a bit of everything.'31 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nuts': Concerns over speed increasing to 100km/h on road beside disability centre'They haven’t thought this through whatsoever.'31 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand94 years after quake: The heroic nurses inside a makeshift tea kiosk hospitalBetween 1.30pm and 10pm, 60 operations were performed.31 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I just want to come home’: Woman, 83, distraught by transfer delays after major surgeryMarsha Cashmore waited for days without her family to be sent home to Hawke's Bay.31 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandMinistry removes clause restricting schools from talking about new lunch programme'If schools want to speak about their school lunches ... they are free to do so.'31 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandWorld’s best teen runner to race against the men in HastingsSam Ruthe ran a 4m 1.72s mile at the age of 15 last weekend. He'll run 3000m in Hastings.31 Jan 12:30 AM
New ZealandRolling hills and a joyful dog: Photo competition winner captures Hawke’s Bay summer spiritAmy Knight wins photo contest with stunning sunrise shot of her fox terrier Frankie.30 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice find missing Napier teen siblingsIn a statement released on Friday, police said the brother and sister had been located.30 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand‘The grief is heavy’: Driver charged, community mourns after 11-year-old cyclist killed'Flashbacks of what happened come and go all the time.'30 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandA place to call home: Cyclone-smashed school rebuilt in time for new year'I can’t wait to see the look in their eyes when they walk through the gate.'30 Jan 10:24 PM
New ZealandA rare celestial spectacle: How to see the planets alignFor those eager to see it, Hawke’s Bay Holt Planetarium is hosting a Sunday observation.30 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandCyclist killed in crash with car in Flaxmere, Hawke’s BayLocals say the accident involved a girl.30 Jan 06:03 AM
New ZealandGovt invests $67m in Hawke's Bay Hospital upgradesThe radiology department will be upgraded, and a new cancer treatment machine added.30 Jan 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Not ideal’: Plan to address coastal flooding in Hawke’s Bay delayed over $34m costThe climate change and coastal erosion impact strategy has been years in the making.29 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 300 patients airlifted by Hawke’s Bay rescue helicopter in 2024The helicopter crew averaged over one mission a day in 2024.29 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandFive Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife leftThe group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tributeQueen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.28 Jan 09:47 PM
New ZealandOne region, four highways, 32 hours of closures: Police urge caution after tragic week'The speed limit is not a target, and we want people to drive to the conditions.'28 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Our happy place': The organisation with a waitlist of volunteers in a tough economyAs large Bay charities are hit by a tough economy, a small op-shop thrives.27 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Empowering and therapeutic’: Award-winning musical set for Hastings'Therapy: The Musical' will play in Hastings on March 5 and 6.26 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand$17m refurbishment milestone for Hawke’s Bay Hospital outpatientsThe Puawānanga Outpatients facility's second refurbishment stage is complete.25 Jan 11:32 PM
New ZealandAMI reveals Hawke’s Bay's top 10 stolen car models for 2024Has your Nissan gone missing? Car thieves' favourite vehicles to nick are revealed.25 Jan 05:00 PM
