A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.

Nanny Moewaka had no idea she'd become an internet sensation.

Those in court to hear sentencing were in shock and disbelief at what Jamie Wilkinson did.

Cat drags its way to SPCA inspector after 30 hours trapped in jaws of spring-loaded trap.

Martha Timoko was a "nan" to seven generations.

No evidence of negative on health or house values from cell towers, says Spark

A man died of a medical event at a Napier movie theatre late on Thursday morning.

Colin Campbell first noticed the orange gunk in a stormwater drain on Riverslea Rd.

Crash soon after onset of wet weather.

The man who raped and murdered schoolgirl Teresa Cormack is dying, say sources.

Dannevirke Community Board held its final meeting on Monday.

Too soon for New Zealand to be talking about a cannabis referendum, says Paula Bennett.

He has 129 convictions for burglary. It's time for some supervision.

Two people have survived a plunge into a ravine on the Napier Taupo highway.

Miss Pinup NZ contestant says dressing vintage has made her more confident.

Stunning Images show how William Trubridge and Sachiko Fukumoto had their baby under water

Matamata trainer exorcises a few demons after magnificent mare Melody Belle defies odds.

A gas bottle exploded at 2.10am fuelling a roaring fire at a Hawke's Bay house.

Council says visual, privacy and noise effects likely to be less than minor.

Police have blocked off the roundabout at Hyderabad Rd, Prebensen Dr and Corunna Bay.

There have been nine non-suspicious deaths in Hawke's Bay gangs in five months.

Hemi Taylor was sentenced over a 12-hour standoff

Allegations made by victims include having their passports taken and physical assaults.

There are seven suburbs in Hastings where it's cheaper to pay a mortgage than rent.

The Waiata Māori Music Awards will be held at Clubs Hastings on Friday, September 13.

Matilda Kersjes,11, is intent on living life to the full after a cancer diagnosis in 2015.