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
New ZealandNapier siege hero paramedic's 50 years of service recognisedParamedic awarded for bravery rescued a wounded officer and a solo yachtsman at sea.09 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star ratingA State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.09 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Poorly maintained’ CBD buildings in the sights of Wairoa councilWairoa Mayor Craig Little: 'People want their main street to look good.'09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa shooting: Resident frustrated after 'one police car' turns up'You’d think with a shooting ... there would be an immediate response.'09 Sep 03:06 AM
New Zealand‘People shouldn’t have to put up with this s***’: Mayor takes aim at gangs after shootingPolice urge residents to report violence immediately after early morning incident.07 Sep 07:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $225,000 job that's sat empty for nine monthsAre you thinking of a change in career?06 Sep 07:28 PM
New ZealandWaikare Gorge realignment: $118m lifeline for project on key Hawke's Bay highwayLocal MP says it's a 'huge relief', though there is still an asterisk next to the project.05 Sep 10:14 PM
New Zealand$100m secured for Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane projectMP Katie Nimon said it was 'likely' additional Expressway bridges would be built.03 Sep 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKids shine at hunting event: Possums, hares and turkeys galoreHunting comp sees record entries, with 71 juniors chasing wild game.02 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandPower price surge hits councils: Wairoa faces 40% energy cost hikeCouncil's power costs surged 40% in three months, impacting water supply expenses.01 Sep 10:47 PM
New ZealandWairoa's $70 million flood protection: New manager takes chargeFabish to oversee Wairoa's $70 million flood protection after cyclone's devastation.01 Sep 09:49 PM
New ZealandNew deck needed for temporary Waikare bridgeTwo nights of closure will be needed for the work.30 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandTrauma support programme for school kids after Cyclone Gabrielle set to continueMinister Matt Doocey says the funding will grow to $3.7 million a year by 2026-27.29 Aug 09:06 PM
New Zealand'No justification': Thieves make off with dozens of temporary speed limit signsAt least 30 temporary speed signs have been taken from highway roadworks in Hawke's Bay.26 Aug 10:47 PM
New ZealandWairoa in Focus: Bring on the Barry CupWairoa face the first Barry Cup defence of 2024 on September 8.26 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Amalgamation by stealth': Regional deals could reopen Hawke's Bay debateHawke's Bay wants a regional deal with the Govt, but is it "amalgamation by stealth"?24 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment12-year-old from tiny town given lead role in Taika-produced film after auditioning as a 'joke'All eyes at this year’s NZ Film Festival will be on Wairoa girl Manaia Hall.23 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandSenior manager for Wairoa flood mitigation appointedThe project manager will work with the district council, trust and Crown manager.23 Aug 12:22 AM
New ZealandGovernment offers an extra $4.55m for cyclone recovery in Hawke's BayMoney will provide expertise to speed up Wairoa, Pakowhai and Pōrangahau flood protection.20 Aug 10:34 PM
New ZealandFormer Hawke's Bay Magpies to boost trophy challengersHawke's Bay's Māori rugby representatives are on a shield mission.19 Aug 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 100 people interested in Wairoa flood class actionLawyer Grant Shand says funding for the Wairoa case is still to be finalised.19 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Definitely give it a shot' says student on leadership programmeYoung leaders gain insights through the Aurora Foundation leadership programme.18 Aug 09:51 PM
KahuTātau Tātau o Te Wairoa showcases its horticulture developmentTātau Tātau shows its Wairoa horticulture developments to the Government.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne community reels after rural pond tragedy claims life of 5-year-old KhyzahInside the search for Khyzah and the raw grief which has shaken his family's community.13 Aug 04:55 AM
New ZealandWinds to settle after trees downed and power cut in Hawke's Bay gustsSome of the highest gusts were recorded at Cape Kidnappers which reached up to 110km/h.13 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrown manager believes $70m can fix flood-prone Wairoa'We should be able to fix and find a solution for North Clyde and Kopu Rd.'13 Aug 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Sky Full of Sars': Photographers across North Island capture Rocket Lab night launchStunning scenes were captured from Wellington to the East Coast on Monday morning.12 Aug 03:15 AM
New Zealand'We grow our people': First round of cadets celebrate graduation from courseThe “earn as you learn” approach is empowering Wairoa's rangatahi.11 Aug 10:33 PM
New ZealandGovernment brings in Crown manager Lawrence Yule to stop Wairoa flooding eventsBrown said the appointment would give the community “more confidence”.10 Aug 11:08 PM
New Zealand'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floodsDangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.09 Aug 06:00 PM
