Christmas Cheer Appeal calls for donations for thousands in need
Napier and Hastings' Christmas appeals aim to support thousands of people this season.
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Penguins nesting under Wainui house inspire new book
Margo's penguin experience: Wainui students turn it into a book.
New Lotto millionaire bought only two tickets before striking it rich
The winners, an Auckland family and a Tauranga couple, pocketed $5.25 million each.
Treaty bill hīkoi: Estimated 10,000 march through Rotorua
Fenton St was blocked as the hīkoi went through.
Firefighters called to Hastings CBD as smoke spotted out top of building
Fire crews were quickly on the scene and it appeared to be under control within minutes.
'Watching pornos a reason to go to jail': Barbs fly between senior Māori MPs over haka row
Rawiri Waititi defends party's MP after she copped criticism from Shane Jones.
Young runner tackles daily half marathon to support men's mental health
Emma Upton combines passion for running and charity.
Treaty bill 'a childish projection': Hīkoi supporters vocal in Hawke’s Bay
Flying out the door: A Hastings store sells close to 1000 tino rangatiratanga flags.
'They’re welcomed, gumboots and all': Waihou's rural coffee haven
“Every day is different and we feel as though we’re making a difference in people’s day.”
Hawke’s Bay Canoe Club: 50 years of paddling up and downstream
The canoe club was set up for white-water canoeing and rafting in rivers.
Golden water heroes in the Bay
They won at either of the past two Olympic Games. Now they're headed for Hawke's Bay.
Building reforms offer ‘massive opportunity’ – council boss
'There would need to be checks and balances.'
Lady Tureiti Moxon: Hīkoi to Parliament is about rights, not race
OPINION: Māori and non-Māori had a positive experience of being together as one.
Treaty Principles Bill vote: How the fiery debate led to MP being suspended, another kicked out
A heated session in Parliament took a sudden turn.
Bill Robertson: Pack the park – a Napier City Rovers rallying cry
OPINION: Napier City Rovers' coach has a stirring message ahead of Sunday's epic showdown.
We’re spoilt for choice today, or are we? Wyn Drabble
OPINION: 'How on Earth do you milk a soy bean?'
'It just kept getting bigger': Teens plan epic 800km Cape to Cape journey
Adventuring from the East to West Cape, three boys have turned an idea into reality.
Whānau of slain grandfather devastated by killer's 'ridiculous' sentence
Chit Ko Ko was an undiagnosed schizophrenic when he fatally stabbed his neighbour.
'Sweet', 'glamorous' or Harry Potter: The reasons behind Gisborne's most popular pet names
Residents share why names like Bella or Luna were best for their furry friends.
$20 to visit NZ’s most iconic places, including for Kiwis? Govt considers new charges
'I would find it very hard to charge Kiwi kids.'
Stock Takes: Why a2 is out of favour, and a role reversal for Fonterra
Private equity is seen as a likely buyer for Fonterra's consumer business.
New low-cost rentals in Whangārei to tackle housing crisis
Ten new houses in Whangārei will be offered at 80% of the market rental.
'A lot of tears': Organisation helping single-parent families closes after 65 years
It is still making sure kids have Christmas presents this year.
Teens embark on 800km Cape to Cape charity journey
Tauranga school leavers Olly Dow, Thomas Winter and William Dunn are embarking on an epic expedition, raising money for the Child Cancer Foundation. Video supplied.
'Total invasion': Woman pawned arson-hit couple's stolen sentimental items
The couple were away visiting a close relative with cancer when burglars struck.
Police name trio 'tragically taken' in Hamilton train crash
The three victims were inside the vehicle when it was in a collision with a train.
'Sickening': Female preschool teacher charged with possessing child abuse images
The teacher has been in court and has been granted interim name suppression.
Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruption
The House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.
Pōrangahau village out of limbo but questions remain over stopbank plan
Flood protection measures have been announced for Pōrangahau – but questions remain.
Councillors opt for higher fees at Kiwa Pools, citing public preference
Kiwa Pools to raise entry fee as 53% prefer higher charges over lower rates.
Tairāwhiti communities take part in Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi across the region
A Mauri stone 'Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora' passes to communities, honouring ancestors and future.
Insecticide chlorpyrifos faces ban
Chlorpyrifos is for professional use only as it is toxic to people and the environment.
60% of cyclone recovery work on Tairawhiti highways by Christmas
Local contractors handle 80% of Trec work; 'highways are in great shape,' says councillor
Student artists shine in Tōku Ake exhibition at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
$6000 raised for C Company at Tōku Ake art exhibition and auction