Tornado’s trail of destruction leaves 35 Mangawhai buildings damaged, 200 homes still without power
The Mangawhai tornado seriously injured two people were and damaged 35 homes.
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SH1 closed near Marton after multi-vehicle crash, two injured
Police advised motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.
Logging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd
'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'
No serious injuries after log mover tips at Eastland Port
And other news briefs from around Tairāwhiti.
Napier’s freedom camping shake-up should include a site for homeless: Advocacy group
Proposed changes to the camping rules have received a wave of feedback.
No marlin but plenty of yellowfin at Gisborne’s Bay Bonanza fishing competition
The winners were announced at the Tatapouri-Gisborne Fishing Club on Sunday.
‘It’s a blessing’: Mum shares journey of first 2025 baby in Tairāwhiti
Mum and dad feel like new parents again: 'It's been awesome.'
Summer Concert Tour shines through storms in Coromandel
Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, and Everclear played in Whitianga on the weekend.
94th Hawke’s Bay Earthquake memorial to be held a day earlier
'I'm proud': Napier's MP will share her family's quake history at memorial.
‘Definitely a little unusual’: Summer snow surprises South Island
Snow is falling on Mt Hutt as cold southerlies sweep across the South Island.
The Country: Damien O'Connor on Trump, Jones, and Ardern
Damien O'Connor, Dennis Neilson, Sirma Karapeeva, Farmer Tom Martin.
Mangawhai tornado: Family say it was a ‘miracle’ injured woman survived
The woman has had surgery on her broken arm and cuts, with more to come.
‘Empowering and therapeutic’: Award-winning musical set for Hastings
'Therapy: The Musical' will play in Hastings on March 5 and 6.
‘Bring your own jars’: Retirees abuzz with bumper honey harvest
How a Kerikeri retirement village harvested 80kg of honey from two hives.
A new twist to Shakespeare’s tragic romance
Romeo and Juliet: Tragic story retold in 1930s era in Te Puna.
'Not funny': Mystery sign bandit alters street names into crude words
More than 30 street signs have been hit, costing the council thousands in repairs.
Wave of yellowfin tuna in Hawke's Bay as $20k fishing competition nears
'It is looking like a record number for a season ... it's a bit weird.'
Trust providing support for disabled robbed of more than $2000
Money raised for the Special Olympics was taken.
Rowland Smith's second win in shears comeback
Results from the weekend's Taihape Shears and Tapawera Shears.
What politicians expect from Māori ward polls
Politicians have mixed views on Māori wards ahead of October polls.
Fonterra reassures customers it's not using feed additive Bovaer
Trials have shown it is not very effective in pasture-grazing animals.
A time-honoured feature of rural life
The Te Puke A&P Show will have something for everyone next month.
Veteran firefighter says Mangawhai tornado worst he’s seen
Mangawhai residents are rallying to help one another after the tornado.
Rats in the pantry: Misuse of Dannevirke’s Pātaka Kai sparks concern
Rubbish instead of food: A community food pantry in Dannevirke is being misused.
Getting Synlait Milk back on track
Processor expects to return to profitability in first half of financial year.
‘Reject this bill’: Denis O’Reilly’s call at Treaty Principles hearing
Submitters met at Waiohiki Marae for a karakia before heading to Wellington.
Auckland Anniversary Day: Should the Bay of Plenty ditch it for its own day?
Why does most of the North Island celebrate Auckland Anniversary Day?
Down but not out: Fonterra's biggest business opportunity
Fonterra's Teh-han Chow says China remains the land of opportunity for Fonterra.
‘Critical tipping point’: When did things turn bad for the Hauraki Gulf’s snapper?
What's driven the decline of the oft-caught species? Scientists shed new light.
Opinion: Why NZ's interest rates may stay below US levels
The Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates unchanged next week.
‘Like a turbine’: Mangawhai couple sheltered in wardrobe as tornado hit
A cordon is in place, and people told to treat downed power lines as live.
'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small town
Ohakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.
'Operation Trolley': Police arrest 13, return 45 trolleys to Rotorua businesses
Police undertook the operation from January 21-23.
Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury
Residents of the Hurunui and Waimakariri districts should expect heavy rain and hail.