'Stress’ death of 84-year-old who lost home in Cyclone Gabrielle
The 84-year-old was paralysed by a stroke as water and mud came up close to his eye-level.
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Niwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winter
After a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.
The jimmied padlock in the bushes - Can the Scouts find their stolen marquee?
The inquisitive group of kids have already found one clue.
RSE workers sue employer over 'unlawful' deductions
Case could set precedent for minimum wage earners.
Julian Batchelor on how he books venues: 'They don’t need to know everything'
Hawke's Bay tour meetings now held at a private house - still surrounded by protesters.
Sun for Hawke’s Bay this weekend after hairy Friday start
A reward for weathering a possible thunderstorm will be sun.
Act's Rob Douglas on his famous uncle: 'I’m very proud of Roger'
The nephew of Roger Douglas is on the verge of Parliament, but his uncle has misgivings.
Mike McRoberts to steer Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards dinner
The Hawke's Bay Wine Awards are in their 23rd year.
Regional council detects rare fish in Hawke's Bay using DNA traces
Rare native fish a thrilling find in Wairoa.
Māori wards decision process for Napier starts in September
Napier council is set to start deciding how many Māori ward members it will have.
From chisel to chainsaw: Hastings-raised carver takes on the world with Aotearoa in his heart
Canada-based Ben Waretini-Hemara proudly displays the Māori flag when he competes.
‘Picked sides’: Ngāti Kahungunu chair hits out at policing of Stop Co-Governance protests
'Both sides were equally tense, and yet only one side was truly policed.' - Bayden Barber
Kids Lit Quiz world champs in Hawke’s Bay highlight global love of reading
Quizmaster Wanye Mills said it's the ultimate battle of book knowledge.
SH2 reopens after truck crash near Takapau in Central Hawke’s Bay
The truck accident had halted traffic since the crash mid-morning.
'We were tipped off by police': Racecourse claims controversial meeting booked under false pretences
Man who booked the venue wanted it for a "preppers'" meeting, racecourse claims.
Inside the halted meeting: Those evicted from fiery Stop Co-Governance event speak out
People inside the venue attempted to engage in 'open debate', Ngāti Kahungunu says.
Hawke’s Bay tells its regional council the issue it should focus on is ... horse trails
It turns out most of the submitters to the council's annual plan want more horse trails.
The cyclone turned a golf course into a sand trap - its members have resown it by hand
Nine of the Napier club’s 18 holes are now playable, a huge achievement given the damage.
One seriously injured after car drives through fence into bushes
A vehicle came off the road in Waiohiki leaving one person seriously injured.
‘Lagged behind the rising cost of living’: Tararua council workers to strike
Council boss says strikes will cause "minimal" disruption to public services.
Tararua-Hawke’s Bay honey company produces most potent mānuka ever
From Dannevirke to the shelves of Harrods. Would you try mānuka's most potent blend?
The Hits: In search of a good night’s sleep
A Guatemalan worry doll could be just what you need.
Another 1200 properties can rebuild; future of Wairoa properties remains uncertain
More properties can rebuild, but the future of 600 in Wairoa is still unclear.
Ute hits tree in Central Hawke’s Bay, one injured
Emergency services rush to scene in the Omakere district after ute smashes into tree.
Project Domino ‘band-aid’ buys time for troubled Hawke’s Bay hospital
HB buys time for an ED that is overcrowded, and an ICU that is not fit for purpose.
Five months gone, still no sign of Joseph Ahuriri and his truck
Five months of searching has found no sign of Joseph Ahuriri.
Big Hawke’s Bay swells starting to ease, but not for long
Big swells will ease and then return, with some not-so-swell midweek weather ahead.
Celebration marks new owners at Rahiri
Rahiri manager pleased the home is again able to offer day-stays.
Women’s waka ama coach shows mettle after Omāhu home damaged in cyclone
"They inspire our wāhine."
'Fixed before I even get an NZ appointment’: 73yo chooses Philippines for hip surgery
'How many more Kiwis are going to be dependent on another country to be looked after?'
Art Deco: ‘The busiest town’s been in a long time’
Winter Art Deco brought a thrill to the chill. The weather: They were over it.
Man charged after burglaries in Hastings
The man was arrested after being found inside a building on Thursday.
Schools rugby: Napier hoping for home Super 8 final
An alignment of the stars sees Napier Boys' in the box seat, two weeks out from the final.
Hawke's Bay runner smashes 39-year-old NZ steeples record
The national 3000 metres record hadn't been touched since 1984.