PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'World leader': Rocket Lab to celebrate 50th rocket launch from Mahia'It’s a neat atmosphere with all the people sitting in the sand dunes waiting for launch.'03 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Increasingly loud highway bridge becoming 'unnerving' to cross, truckie saysNew decking is to blame for the 'increased noise'.02 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa communications blackout caused by ‘deliberate damage’Households, schools, services and businesses across Wairoa were impacted.30 Oct 10:26 PM
New ZealandDamaged section of SH2 won't have two lanes for 14 monthsThe 'Devil's Elbow' has 15 major construction sites along it after Cyclone Gabrielle.15 Oct 11:02 PM
New Zealand'No safer than we were 18 months ago': Emergency reforms can't come soon enough for Hawke's BayWairoa Mayor Craig Little is calling for urgency from the Government in its overhaul.13 Oct 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan who owns 45 homes on why he isn't lowering rents as interest rates dropMore than 50 people are applying for rentals in Hawke’s Bay when one becomes available.10 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandTown that introduced NZ’s first Māori ward doesn't seem bothered by itJust two people made submissions about the under-review ward, both in favour.09 Oct 09:06 PM
New ZealandNapier claims third Ross Shield title in a rowNapier has won 19 tournament games in a row since the start of the 2021 competition.07 Oct 07:13 PM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after SH2 motorcycle crashThe crash was at Tangoio, 7km north of Whirinaki.03 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandMillions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sitesAn award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.02 Oct 07:03 PM
New ZealandDream comes true for Hawke's Bay man with major prize winThe Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Lottery winner thought he was being scammed.01 Oct 09:03 PM
New ZealandNew project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deathsA new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.01 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandWairoa Trust hands back last of damaged homesTātau Tātau o Te Wairoa hands back last of 24 homes repaired after Gabrielle.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack home 19 months after Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged WairoaWhānau who have been out of their homes for 19 months get back the key to the door.29 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandKeeping Barry Cup and grassroots rugby aliveWairoa scored seven tries to beat Tihirau Victory, who came 300km to play.29 Sep 10:37 PM
New ZealandNew classrooms at Kotemaori School ends learning from kitchen tablesThe students were unable to learn on their premises after Cyclone Gabrielle.29 Sep 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Tuai Power Station product of adventurous journeyThe cry of the morepork and the rustle of the trees were the only sounds.27 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa hopeful Barry Cup defence will go ahead on SundayFour challenges were accepted this year, but none so far have gone ahead.27 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandSplash Planet countdown begins as tickets go on saleSplash Planet is ready to go for another summer of fun in Hawke's Bay.25 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay mayors push for higher Govt roading subsidy, warn cyclone repairs could take 20 years without itHawke's Bay mayors want a higher subsidy from the Government amid a $1b road recovery.25 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandHinewai Ormsby: Here are HB Regional Council's flood protection prioritiesOPINION: Wairoa River bar work and installing river-monitoring cameras are a priority.23 Sep 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandŌmarunui Landfill to accept 4000 tonnes of Wairoa's rubbish annually'We’re very grateful because we found ourselves in a corner.'23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandRocket Lab’s Electron rocket successfully deploys five Kineis satellites to orbitSir Peter Beck: 'With each mission, we bring the world closer, enabling vital data.'21 Sep 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closureThe presses are rolling again.18 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'In the mood to buy again': Rise in house sales as interest rates dropBuyers 'in the mood to buy again' in Hawke’s Bay.17 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandArrests after shots and fires in WairoaPolice have arrested gang members over a shots fired and car fires in Wairoa.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They all have hopes and dreams': Small learning space in Wairoa making a difference for tamariki'We ask them what their hopes and dreams are. We tailor their learning to support that.'16 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandArrests after Wairoa gang conflict: Guns, knives, drugs discoveredWoman suffers serious burns as a result of car fire.16 Sep 05:25 AM
New ZealandHealth risks of eel toxins studiedWairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.16 Sep 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMake EIT standalone again: Hawke’s Bay mayors want region's polytech back in local hands for 2025A workforce skilled by a well-run local polytechnic is needed more than ever, mayors say.15 Sep 11:56 PM
New ZealandEnforcement and education: Officials' message in the wake of sobering fatal crash statisticsTransport report reveals 'large proportion' of fatal and serious crashes in 50km/h areas.12 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil's decision not to open river bar was “surprising” - reviewThere was no operational plan for managing the river mouth.12 Sep 03:08 AM
New Zealand'Please don't ever let it happen again': Wairoa residents beg council to act on flood reviewInquiry reveals regional council ignored residents and lacked a river bar management plan.11 Sep 09:12 PM
New ZealandWairoa flood review hits at 'surprising' decision-making, lack of warning for residentsThe review did not go as far as stating an earlier opening of the bar would have worked.10 Sep 10:00 PM
