New ZealandHomes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hitsCity north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.30 Nov 09:31 AM
New ZealandMuch-lauded restart of Napier-Wairoa rail line ran for only a week$6.2 million rail investment stopped in its tracks.21 Oct 09:47 PM
New Zealand'It was a surprise': Local council CEO quits, citing Covid-19 impact on Christchurch familySteven May moved from Christchurch to Wairoa to take up the role of CEO in early 201813 Oct 04:33 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Christchurch winner scores $10.5 millionTonight's luckiest South Islander bought their ticket at Bishopdale New World.02 Sep 09:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater funding of $50m to flow after Hawke's Bay councils' agreementJacinda Ardern announced it just six weeks ago. HB councils have already seized on it27 Aug 01:47 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay set for a decent weekend weather-wiseThe biggest gust of wind in the region on Friday was recorded at Cape Kidnappers (70km/h).21 Aug 02:25 AM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this weekRain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.16 Aug 07:32 AM
New ZealandPGF cash to help renovate seven community halls in Hastings DistrictTabuteau said halls and sports clubs are 'incredibly important social centres'.06 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandJones' claim of 10,000 jobs under PGF 'disingenuous' - NationalNational has accused Shane Jones of gilding the lily" in regards to claims of 10000 jobs.03 Aug 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMahia Peninsula's tangata whenua 'not consulted' on name receiving macronMahia Maori Committee on macron use: 'We don't use a macron - change it back to Mahia.'23 Jul 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShear frustration: Back up of 30,000 sheep in Hawke's Bay as prolonged wet refuses to easeRain has kept most shearers and woolhandlers in Hawke's Bay off work for a week.20 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandLittle takes Wairoa Racing Club's case to PetersThere's been a racing club in Wairoa 141 years. Why the U-turn, says Mayor?12 Jul 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A welcome first step': Govt gives Hawke's Bay councils water hope$50m won't fix every Hawke's Bay water problem - not even close.08 Jul 04:40 AM
New ZealandWarm days, cold nights: Hastings to fall to freezing over weekendIt'll be zero degrees Celsius overnight in Hastings.03 Jul 02:46 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Napier electorate explainedNash faces his third National rookie for Napier. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandWairoa roads flood as 95mm of rain falls in 24 hoursRainfall has been above average in Hawke's Bay for the month of June.29 Jun 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Cherished' 4-year-old laid to rest after trailer accidentThe little girl will be farewelled by loved ones in Tuai today.16 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandChild dies after trailer toppled on to them in Hawke's BayThe child died when a trailer they were playing on toppled over.12 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandRocket Lab needs perfect first shot for Thursday launchCould it be one of the clearest views since the first launch more than three years ago?08 Jun 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Same old gravy train': Hawke's Bay iwi chief's scathing attack on water policyCouncil says it has no choice but to pick which water bodies are the most 'outstanding'.29 May 02:15 AM
New ZealandDrug ring lost $250,000 in burglary, then got raided by policeGang had high hopes for Sarah Megan Gambirazzi's Haumoana home. But cops were watching.22 May 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 1400 in Hawke's Bay apply for unemployment benefit in a month744 more people jobless in Hastings during peak picking shows "true impact" of lockdown.08 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandWhen level 4 ends, the beach will be pretty inviting in Hawke's BayThe region has a sunny and fine week ahead.24 Apr 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice help move on 'arrogant' Māhia visitorsVisitors are not welcome right now in Māhia and action will be taken to stop them.08 Apr 10:53 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wairoa forestry 'scaring the hell out of this community'Wairoa's forestry fear. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Apr 09:35 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Wairoa forestry 'scaring the hell out of this community'Wairoa's forestry fear. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch05 Apr 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe European billionaire and his forestry 'hobby'Wolfgang Leitner said he has a personal interest in sustainable forestry and farming.05 Mar 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrop in the bucket: Drought discussions step up in Hawke's Bay"The pulse is very weak": The wait for significant rain continues for most.04 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandSH2 upgrade aims: Deliver safer road and protect pa siteRoad work around culturally significant sites near Tangoio will be monitored.03 Mar 10:53 PM
VideoLocal Focus: East Coast Farming Expo a 'boutique' experienceThe East Coast Farming Expo's fifth event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch28 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Eastside expo a 'boutique' experienceThe East Coast Farming Expo's fifth event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Feb 03:01 AM
New ZealandWairoa driver with loaded gun and meth arrestedOfficers found a loaded .22 pistol and methamphetamine in a motorist's possession.19 Feb 07:55 AM