New ZealandEarthquake shakes Hawke's BayA 4.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded 20 km north-east of Waipukurau this morning at a depth of 34km.29 Oct 10:13 PM
New Zealand5.5 quake hits near TaupoA magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Taupo this afternoon and was felt along the East Coast of the North Island.17 Oct 12:07 AM
New ZealandDischarge after mum-washes-undies rowA businessman has been discharged without conviction for threatening to kill his partner with a knife after an argument broke out over his mother washing his underwear.16 Oct 11:18 PM
New ZealandLittle chance of aftershocksAftershocks are unlikely after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocked much of the central and lower North Island today.15 Oct 07:49 AM
New ZealandLove flows as teens fight for lifeThe teenagers involved in a "horrific" car crash at Waipukurau have been flooded with online messages of love and support from friends and family.15 Oct 05:13 AM
New ZealandLocals pitch in to help fight fireAbout 20 Hawkes Bay residents fought an out of control fire with spades and chilly bins of water near Mahia Beach yesterday.09 Oct 04:35 AM
New ZealandBrazen thieves steal priceless footageBrazen thieves who pounced while a family were sleeping made off with priceless camera footage of a young Hawkes Bay woman's last years of life.09 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandBacteria levels grow in Hawkes Bay lakeHealth warnings over Lake Tutira have been extended following the detection of higher levels of cyanobacteria by the Hawke's Bay District Health Board.08 Oct 01:12 AM
New ZealandCarer stole $35,000 from 87-year-oldA live-in caregiver who stole $35,510 from her widowed Napier employer accepted a $2500 severance payment and dinner with her victim's family when she resigned in April07 Oct 04:16 AM
New ZealandPolice called to funeral home argumentPolice were called to a Hawkes' Bay funeral home after grieving relatives disagreed over where the body of the man who died after a fight at the weekend would be taken.04 Oct 12:57 AM
TravelLake Waikaremoana: A sleeping beautyPaul Rush tramps the Great Walk around the fabled 'Sea of Rippling Waters'.02 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandInmate attacks prison officerA Hawke's Bay prison officer was hospitalised yesterday after being attacked by an inmate, and the incident is now being investigated by police.24 Sep 10:24 PM
New ZealandLamp sparks 'million-to-one' blazeThe simple act of leaving a lamp on at home sparked a blaze which totally destroyed a Waipukurau home at the weekend.23 Sep 11:34 PM