A moderate quake rocks parts of the North Island.

A teen mum who gave up cancer treatment for her unborn child says "this is my chance to make something good out of my life".

A Hawke's Bay woman is shaken but unhurt after a "sexually motivated attack" on Friday.

Travel is safer now, so fewer of us are dying in large-scale disasters, but climate change could reverse the trend.

Families who have lost loved ones in crashes involving foreign drivers horrified at two more deaths.

Fledgling nationwide movement aims to move NZ towards a 'colour-blind state'.

An Auckland export cider company is moving to Hawke's Bay and selling shares to help make the move.

Hastings Athletics Club still unable to use home park after Te Matatini

Some blast agreement as 'bunkum' but others see it as a useful framework

A man is to appear in the Hastings District Court after reports of gunfire in Otane on Saturday.

The world's largest kapa haka festival, which was held in Hawke's Bay, has been tipped by Te Matatini organisers as the best one yet.

Some say the Government's water-quality proposals are not ambitious enough, but others - including farmers - are cautiously optimistic.

Group hailing from Whale Rider territory take top kapa haka title

The hard work, uniforms and final kapa haka performance at Te Matatini is what represents Te Reanga Morehu o Ratana as an iwi. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Under-19 team's 60-12 walloping of Manawatu side holds promise for the season

Can't understand Te Reo? Hakarongo Mai will help you out. This year, the live translation service for Te Matatini launched an app to help non-Te Reo speakers keep up with performances. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Can’t understand Te Reo Māori? Hakarongo Mai can help you out. This year, the live translation service for Te Matatini launched an app to help non-Te Reo speakers keep up with performances. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Some disappointment from local teams but Wetine Mita-Ngatai named best male group leader

A man has died after a vehicle crash in Hawke's Bay overnight.

A Flaxmere man found guilty of killing his 2-year-old stepson yesterday will leave behind an unborn child.

Te Matatini performers Tauira Mai Tawhiti treat themselves to a voyage on Te Matau a Māui around Hawkes Bay to help them relax post-performance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Excited Bruce Springsteen fans have been spotting the music legend out and about in Auckland.

A Flaxmere man has been found guilty today of killing his 2 year-old stepson.

Nana relishes time with her granddaughter at national kapa haka festival Te Matatini in Hastings.

Not only are performers putting their best feet forward for Te Matatini 2017 - but several are using it as a chance to progress their education by earning NCEA credits and even tertiary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The jury verdict was returned at the High Court in Napier today after six hours of deliberations.

National kapa haka festival Te Matatini has started in Hastings today with an emotionally charged opening performance from Auckland

A Te Matatini life member who was one of the stars of the national kapa haka festival the last time it was held in Hawke's Bay is

Although he faced criticism over controversial Hawke's Bay Regional Council actions, suggestions chief executive Andrew Newman was

TENT PITCHED: Green Party MP Marama Davidson is camping at the Westshore Holiday Park for two nights due to the accommodation shortage