New ZealandIt’s all about safety as Napier-Taupō road re-opensState Highway 5 traffic moved for the first time in five weeks.22 Mar 10:22 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Half a billion dollars in insurance claims in Hawke’s BayThe cyclone caused widespread chaos across the North Island in mid-February.22 Mar 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReview: The Proclaimers belt out the hitsREVIEW: I would certainly be a man to walk a thousand miles to see The Proclaimers again.22 Mar 07:32 PM
LifestyleWine and dine for a good cause: Chefs and winemakers team up for cyclone reliefAuckland's Andiamo, Wellington's Shed 5 and Queenstown's Jervois Steak House are involved.22 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandA review of the Esk Valley evacuation is likely. What will it find?"Evacuate", read the text to Chris Barber's phone. He was already huddled in the rafters.22 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsCyclone-impacted people can expect some answers on rebuild, managed retreat from April - GovtSome areas that were less impacted could be given the go-ahead to rebuild.22 Mar 04:21 AM
New ZealandThe end of 'wet bum' boat rides: Temporary footbridge over Bay river toasted by communityThe bridge now provides better access options for those in the cut-off community.22 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandHelloFresh training team to stop 'aggressive' marketing in cyclone-hit areasIsolated by a cyclone, Fiona Goodin struggled to get a subscription service to understand.21 Mar 11:48 PM
New ZealandA dog's life after the stormSheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.21 Mar 11:47 PM
New Zealand'There's always something that happens': Cyclone-hit farmers pick up the piecesTararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.21 Mar 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: Which explanation is not quite right?Diving into the origin of expressions.21 Mar 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris HydeChris Hyde: There is no need for a ‘debate’ about transgender womenOPINION: I am late to the party, and trying to figure out why we're having a conversation.21 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandLife-long thief took child on shoplifting outingWoman, 41, shoplifting since age 14, told "it should end today".21 Mar 05:05 AM
New ZealandCompetition setting Hawke’s Bay club rugby alightMore and more clubs and players are wanting games played at night.21 Mar 03:38 AM
New Zealand'It's a time capsule': Wallet stolen 26 years ago found under storm-damaged treeRetired Central Hawke’s Bay farmer Michael Hardy had long forgotten the theft.21 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandTūtaekurī River stopbanks weakened in Cyclone Gabrielle onslaught16km of stopbank on either side of one of HB's main rivers have been weakened.21 Mar 01:04 AM
OpinionMegan Banks: Cyclone aftermath a time for reflection - and poetryCalm after the storm makes the region take note.20 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandWinter worry: Novelty of dinghy crossing wearing off for couple after bridge swept away“I really don’t want to be in the dinghy for winter."20 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandOne-day cricket final in Napier to support cyclone recoveryCentral Stags will play Canterbury in Napier next week.20 Mar 09:46 PM
Employment'Does not define who I am': Man with Down syndrome can't get a jobHamish Gilbert wants prospective employers to see the value he can bring to a workplace.20 Mar 05:33 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay working through grief and trauma after cycloneA Te Whatu Ora clinical psychologist says everyone will process grief in different ways.20 Mar 03:25 AM
New ZealandBoaties and beachgoers beware: Cyclone remnants still pose dangersOfficial advice from Lawa still advises people to stay out of the water.20 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandMan who punched and repeatedly kicked workmate tries to claim compensation over firing“The law is clear that threats of violence in the workplace are not acceptable."20 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandMagpies swoop in to help save rehab’s EIT HomeA dedicated team of Magpies swooped into action on Friday.20 Mar 12:08 AM
New ZealandMPI helping farmers as they work through cyclone-related problemsFarmers facing worries over stock after Cyclone Gabrielle still have plenty of support.20 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Magnet': She lost everything in two of NZ’s worst catastrophesDee Southall lost a home in Christchurch and another in Cyclone Gabrielle.19 Mar 11:23 PM
New ZealandMotel generation: What it's like raising kids in emergency housingNearly half those living in emergency housing in Hawke's Bay are children.19 Mar 09:34 PM
New ZealandHaumoana Giant Pumpkin Competition fundraising for flooded playcentreNot even a cyclone could stop the second Giant Pumpkin Competition.19 Mar 05:15 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Safety fears after withdrawal of support for Mangaone River crossingRiver crossing has been suddenly left in the Dartmoor community's hands.19 Mar 02:25 AM
PoliticsStuart Nash pokes fun at Cabinet demotion in social media postNash appears to be looking on the bright side after being told off by the PM.19 Mar 01:43 AM
KahuFirst female HBRU president continues to break ceilingsTrailblazer can add being a rugby administrator to her impressive list of accomplishments.17 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay pubs and punters celebrate St Paddy’s DayEager punters flocked to pubs across Hawke's Bay to celebrate.17 Mar 02:12 AM
New Zealand'We're open for business': Hawke's Bay CBD's hope for recoveryThe businesses need support and want everyone to know they and the State Highway are open.17 Mar 02:09 AM
