In the shallows: Death at Ocean Beach and early rip rescues spark summer warning
The man was identified by police on Monday as 26-year-old Hyuckjun Kown, of Auckland.
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Hastings Golf Club wins hosting rights for NZ PGA Championships
Plans are now under way to have the NZ PGA reinstated to the Australasian Tour.
Hawke’s Bay’s temperature hit its highest level in two summers over weekend
It's been 22 months since Napier's temperature last went over 30C.
May the paws be with you - Waikato Police dog Obi-Wan ready for action
The Waikato dog patrol unit receives its tenth canine-human duo.
Can I go to... Lake Waikaremoana in Hawke's Bay?
Lake Waikaremoana's Great Walk will reopen midway through summer.
Letters: MyWay deserves financial support
The latest letters to the editor on MyWay, a roadblock, and a CHB dam.
'Break that silence': Ariki Rigby detective urges key witnesses to stop the 'secrecy'
Think of Ariki's whānau this Christmas, those who know about her killing are urged.
Lights and carols bring out the crowds on stunning summer’s day
A light festival and singing in the park entertain crowds ahead of Christmas.
When rock beats paper roads: Iwi leader's beach block ignites legal quandary
The vexed issue of vehicle use on Waimārama Beach hit a roadblock in the past week.
There's no catch: Niwa just wants to check your fish tally
Stock assessments all in the name of science.
Hundreds pack Esk Valley’s surviving church for Christmas service
Singing rang from the pews and people didn't want to leave.
Did the cyclone affect Hawke's Bay's hidden natural hot springs?
The springs are one of the few places left to enjoy thermal pools for free.
Ruined engine, $600 taxi: Lady Deborah Holmes' Range Rover servicing 'nightmare'
Business owner says a saga that's led to a sacking started with a mistake, not a theft.
Hawks get new coach and lose a rising star
The Hawks have met their Christmas goal - a new coach for the 2024 Sal's NBL.
Cyclone-displaced families poised for pre-fab Napier cabins
Whānau whose homes were destroyed get a helping hand.
Napier's mature 'gumball' trees set for CBD chop
Two trees have had their day in Dalton St.
'I love it': DIY decorations light up Hawke's Bay homes
The stunning festive displays are up until December 22.
Five of the seven injured in Hastings crash were children
A 12-year-old remains in a critical condition at Starship Hospital after a Hastings crash.
Five-year-old boy in hospital for a month after being struck by forklift in orchard
The company was fined $7000 over the incident, in which a 14-year-old was driving.
Hottest day of the summer so far forecast as 30C highs set to hit regions
Experts say this weather heralds a period of settled, sunny weather.
'We were literally in mid-air': Rescued man's stormy sea ordeal on 30-tonne boat
The seafarer says 'boiling' water conditions were like nothing he had ever seen.
The stories behind Hawke's Bay's most talented school leavers
Hawke's Bay Today asked schools to tell us about their most talented leaver.
Why Wyn Drabble has awarded Shane Jones the quote of the year
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Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton takes stab at choice of venue for FIA awards
Don Kennedy on the latest in Formula 1.
Clothing factory workers blindsided by closure
Closing doors on clothing factory a real 'a real kick in the guts'.
Man arrested on three rape charges, police launch probe into migrant trafficking
The man appeared in the Hastings District Court.
Bystanders restrained woman before police arrival after Shani's Restaurant stabbing
Bystanders restrained the woman before police arrived.
‘Looking to prey on people’: Doorknocker thought to be targeting disabled with car service 'scam'
'He told me that he’d noticed on my car that I had a disability badge.'
Cookie peddler on target to sell 11,000 buckets, break sales record
The student donated 250 cookie buckets to Christmas Cheer.
'I was dead scared': 82-year old reunites with street-wise dog after it flees crash scene
'I couldn’t lose her': Social media post helps 82-year-old find 'best friend'.
Dominic Bird - the tallest All Black ever - hangs up his boots
Bird retires to spend more time with his kids and partner in Wellington.
Abandoned boat washes ashore after two rescued during rough swells
Three people on a 40ft boat got into trouble when rough conditions injured two.
'Extensive damage': Severe storm hits Wellington, multiple injuries, thousands without power
Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and damaging gusts to east of North Island.
Five injured, road blocked after Hastings crash
The two-vehicle crash resulted in multiple injuries.