Rising star Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run.

Wairoa and northern Hawke's Bay are under a heavy rain watch from 8am Thursday.

Chris Sullivan says it’s bar operators who have to change, not opening hours.

'Shooting at a tavern not knowing where that projectile will end up just beggars belief.'

Vandals have ripped off the signs showing the boxes are closed, NZ Post says.

GNS-created model turns people into red dots as they walk and run to high ground.

The roads to safety won’t all be traffic-free for those trying to find high ground.

Around 4500 to 5000 people attended the inaugural Hastings event.

Police are searching for a white hatchback seen in the area before the shooting.

An inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.

'I feel like I’m having my second childhood.'

'This programme has been awesome in introducing new tastes and textures.'

Three big city teams will face the Magpies at McLean Park. All the best!

The boat overturned 8km off the Hawke's Bay coast, leaving five crew in the water.

Intended as a central training hub, the Karāpiro site is now underused.

The 25yo was sentenced for seven years for crimes that including aggravated robbery.

Why organics are the biggest waste challenge in Hawke's Bay.

“If this goes on, in 10 years there will be 100,000 acres devoted to thistle."

Terry Weston said the cash was from work, ACC payouts, a bike sale and gambling.

Opinion: In 1905, the French ship Anjou came to grief in Maungahuka/Auckland Islands.

Huntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.