New ZealandPlans under way for villages to house rebuild workers in Hawke’s BayFinding homes for the thousands of extra workers who will be brought in to fix roads.12 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay records above average temperatures for SeptemberWairoa led the way with smashing temperature records last month.04 Oct 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Getting worse and worse': Sporty teen's bruises were blood cancerJhalena Lafaiki has powered through her first round of chemo with support from family.03 Oct 11:31 PM
New ZealandNapier win Ross Shield with near-unprecedented dominanceIt is arguably the most dominant performance since the Shield was first presented in 1902.30 Sep 11:51 PM
New ZealandAre you $17m richer? Here are tonight's Lotto numbersWill your life be changed tonight?30 Sep 07:03 AM
KahuHousing help for homeless in Te Wairoa brings hopeTe Wairoa has received $14 million to develop cabins for families left without a home.30 Sep 12:27 AM
New ZealandRoss Shield: Cap day with a difference at schools’ rugby tournamentBill Blake and seven of his sons all played Ross Shield rugby for Wairoa.28 Sep 09:29 PM
New ZealandApprentice builders repairing flood-damaged Wairoa homesThere is no shortage of housing repairs needed in the Hawke's Bay town.28 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandWeather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergencyRoads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.21 Sep 02:55 AM
PoliticsWairoa mayor wants commitment on town’s post-cyclone recoveryThe mayor hopes political parties will offer assurances with regard to helping his town.21 Sep 12:36 AM
CrimeMan who spent wage subsidies on gambling and 'adult entertainment' wants out of jailHe fraudulently claimed almost $200k in Covid-19 wage subsidies.21 Sep 12:29 AM
New ZealandWairoa mayor wants National, Act commitment on town’s post-cyclone recoveryCraig Little hopes political parties will assure him they'll help the damaged town.21 Sep 12:26 AM
New ZealandHome by Christmas: The one wish of widow whose home was decimated in cycloneSylvia Bell one of an estimated 130 Wairoa residents unable to return home after cyclone.14 Sep 11:35 PM
New ZealandCheer amid despair: How $10.3m Lotto win brought joy to cyclone-ravaged WairoaA massive Lotto win gave Wairoa residents something to celebrate after a 'tough year'.08 Sep 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe date is set: Trains to return to Napier for first time since cycloneIt has been seven months since trains rolled through Napier. But be vigilant from now on.06 Sep 10:44 PM
New ZealandElection 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-RāwhitiThere were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.06 Sep 10:41 PM
New ZealandWairoa curtain call: Red Cross says it can no longer supply town with free curtainsNo retirement villages or motels - so where will Wairoa get second-hand curtains?04 Sep 03:08 AM
New Zealand'Don't tell a soul': Wairoa Mayor's advice to $10m Lotto winnerThe small Hawke's Bay town has had it tough in 2023. Did a local's fortunes change?02 Sep 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Talk of the town': $10m Lotto win in Wairoa, seller hopes prize won by a localThe winning ticket comes from a town that bore the brunt of Cyclone Gabrielle.02 Sep 07:42 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 wage subsidy fraudster jailedJail term handed down for defrauding the wage subsidy scheme of nearly $200,000.30 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandSmall council wins Appeal Court case for higher rates for forestersForestry sector’s Wairoa rates burden increased from $1.59m a year to $2.79m.28 Aug 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Get out and stay out': Fire chief praises occupants for fleeing fierce Dannevirke fireFirefighters fought serious fires in Nūhaka and Dannevirke.23 Aug 11:13 PM
New ZealandEast Coast cyclone recovery: Phil’s in it for the long haulPhil Parker’s been on East Coast since Cyclone Gabrielle flooded Wairoa.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan who poached 4600 crayfish for ‘sprawling’ black market ring jailedCrayfish poacher apologised after abusing customary permit system.23 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandRainy days no more: Sun returns for last week of winterAn infrequent visitor has popped by Auckland today - the sun. But will it stick around?22 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandPlans to prepare rural areas for massive weather events'Being able to tell people you're okay... that is hugely important.'21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier’s average house sale price dips to three-year low, data showsPricing data could be impacted by a dozen units selling.17 Aug 12:19 AM
New ZealandWairoa has no flood protection; Mayor welcomes $70m to change thatWairoa has received a large Government package to protect against flooding.07 Aug 04:40 AM
New ZealandBuyout details agreed for Category 3 homes in Hawke’s BayCost-sharing agreement marks milestone in buyout process.03 Aug 06:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Boys' High seek revenge in HamiltonIt's first XVs and representative rugby galore this weekend.03 Aug 01:10 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: $120m committed to Napier-Wairoa roadworksThe investment is in 'immediate works' stemming from cyclone damage.02 Aug 01:03 AM
New Zealand'A lot of talk, no action' East Coast residents demand forestry changeThe report warned the region had less than 10 years before felling caused land collapse.02 Aug 12:38 AM
New Zealand‘It is challenging’: Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa hospitals facing nurse strike, call for volunteersPlans for a strike involve the 'majority' of nurses at Hawke's Bay and Wairoa hospitals.01 Aug 03:20 AM
New ZealandVoluntary buyouts for Category 3 homes on the tableHawke's Bay's five councils now have to agree to the Govt's cost-sharing model.31 Jul 03:09 AM
