New ZealandBuddha statues burgled from two Napier homesSolid concrete, metre high, Buddha statue vanishes into the night.17 Jun 09:21 AM
New ZealandPerson treated by paramedics after gas leak at maraeFire and Emergency was called to reports of a gas explosion. Person treated by parademics.16 Jun 09:42 AM
New ZealandMethadone poisoning not the firstThe National Poisons Centre has received 13 calls about methadone cases across New Zealand15 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandPrison time for manager who stole $384kCouncil staffer fleeces council of $384,000.15 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandRugby ref lay on cold, wet field with injured player until help arrivedA Dannevirke referee spent an hour lying on cold, wet paddock, holding injured player.14 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandGang members plunge axe into man's chest'Wanna fight?' Gang member jumps fence and attacks man at his new home.14 Jun 06:41 PM
EnvironmentCalls for public re-notification of WCO applicationSpecial tribunal considers re-notification of WCO application, given new science findings.14 Jun 06:36 PM
CrimeMysterious movements: Couple, police keen to solve mystery of moved carThe relocated car was undamaged, locked, and nothing appeared to have been taken from it.14 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandDeath on crossing in NapierCommunity members rallied in vain to save a man hit by a car in Onekawa14 Jun 05:46 AM
SportRain doesn't dampen McLean Park upgradeThere may have been more than 60mm of rain.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand$1m Lotto ticket sold in WellingtonA Wellington Lotto player has won $1 million.13 Jun 09:12 AM
New ZealandWhere it's $5.99 for an avocadoAverage cost of an avocado hit record-breaking high of $5.06 across the country in May.13 Jun 04:20 AM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō highway reopenedCare still needed on highways in and out of Hawke's Bay.13 Jun 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Stay away from Hawke's Bay rivers' - Civil DefenceMany rivers and streams are still flowing fast and there is still a lot of debris.12 Jun 11:37 PM
New ZealandTaupō-Napier road to reopen early afternoonSH5 from Taupō to Napier reopening by 12.30pm - NZTA.12 Jun 11:13 PM
New ZealandPolice name victim of Havelock North crashHavelock North crash victim remembered as "fantastic mum".12 Jun 07:19 PM
New ZealandShipping containers flung from Napier PortTwo empty shipping containers blown into the sea by the gale-force winds in Napier.12 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWinter deluge: East Coast bears brunt of wild rain, windDownpours have swamped an already rain-soaked Gisborne district.12 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandBaby remains in stable condition after methadone poisoningNewborn accidentally given Methadone at community pharmacy.11 Jun 06:10 AM
SportHawks lose third time to Saints this seasonIt was time for Hawks to show they were capable of mixing it with the Saints. Did they?10 Jun 03:20 AM
New ZealandTramper 'resigned himself to dying next to the river' 20m from hutLost man suffering from hypothermia and starvation is found after weeks in the bush.09 Jun 02:19 AM
New ZealandBaby stable after methadone poisoningMethadone poisoning in children can have severe consequences.09 Jun 01:49 AM
BusinessFarmers warned of impacts of synthetic meatCrowe Horwath urges meat sector to heed lessons from the big wool decline.07 Jun 11:18 PM
New ZealandBaby hospitalised after 'wrong medication'The child was reportedly given the wrong medication at a pharmacy.07 Jun 05:23 AM
New ZealandGet ready, there's another cold blast coming our wayA chilling southerly breeze is making its way up the country.04 Jun 10:45 PM
SportPitch controversy punctuates Suburbs' winHavelock North Wanderers make most of heavy underfoot against Suburbs in Chatham Cup loss.04 Jun 03:16 AM
KahuTe Mata Peak protesters stick it out at Craggy Range Winery despite weatherKaumātua says matter is not resolved and there will be more protests.04 Jun 02:36 AM
CrimeMan charged after armed standoff in HastingsThe man's arrest followed an Armed Offenders Squad callout on Friday.04 Jun 12:23 AM
SportCoaches need to play refs' game: CoronelHawks coach Zico Coronel says NBL mentors can learn from the Giants' Jamie Pearlman.03 Jun 10:00 PM
RoyalsDes Ratima 'totally honoured' by ONZMRatima determined to "honour the honour" bestowed.03 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsFormer Hawke's Bay resident 'mind-blown' by MNZMMartin has played 32 test matches for the Black Ferns and now works for the fire service.03 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsSix honours for the Bay in Queen's Birthday Honours listThe awards were for service including to governance, animals, Maori, Pasifika and sport.03 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsNow that's cricket! Ray Mettrick gets QSM in Queen's Birthday HonoursHavelock North man Ray Mettrick received a Queen's Service Medal for services to cricket.03 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelNapier: So many ways to relaxHawke's Bay's wine hub provides an idyllic getaway, writes Eveline Harvey.02 Jun 10:00 PM
