'We’re not here to censor them': Council adds public forums for first time
Speakers will have to stick to rules, however.
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Let Hawke’s Bay’s Olympic Games begin
The slicing of oars through the water will start the Games for Hawke's Bay hopes.
Boat to ballot: Louisa Wall on Mahé Drysdale's uncharted course
Louisa Wall decodes how Mahé Drysdale's gold medals could shape Tauranga's future.
Former Hawke’s Bay jockey’s red-letter day at Flemington
Two of Michael Dee's rank-outsider winners didn’t endear him to the punters.
One dark, rainy day in Takapau: How one of NZ's most iconic pieces of army uniform was born
The hat became known colloquially as the Lemon Squeezer because of its shape.
Opinion: Why I will support a move for a large dam in Hawke’s Bay
OPINION: It saddens me to think of our apple trees dying and our region going backwards.
Median barriers: Locals 'don't have much faith’ in NZTA u-turn
The transport agency is reconsidering placing barriers on some sections.
Double gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honoured
Tauranga man Robert Pinkerton has done 50 years in the fire service.
How dairy! CCTV sheds light, but mystery milkman's motive unclear
Who is leaving flavoured milk at an Alexandra petrol station? CCTV may have the answers.
Kiwi racing legend appointed MotoGP chief steward
Simon Crafar takes over from Freddie Spencer, aka Fast Freddie.
150 years of Napier: Community encouraged to get involved for special anniversary
Mayor Kirsten Wise 'excited to see these events rejuvenate us as a community'.
Hamilton Zoo farewells its only African wild dog
Romeo moved to the zoo with his brother Kudu in 2018.
Rock woes north of Napier force overnight closures of State Highway 2
Crews set to carry out emergency rockscaling, just north of the Waikare Bailey Bridge.
An Aussie, a Welshman and a Highlander walk into the Magpies ...
No jokes here as new fullback and wings prepare for shield defence against Whanganui.
Mural brightens dreary museum wall
The mural has special significance for artist Vianney Parata.
Making Tracks with Scroggin: Historic Mangaiti Hut still in use
The hut was built in 1939-40 by the Tongariro Tramping Club.
'So frustrating': Park petanque terrain trashed twice after $12,500 upgrade
Pentanque terrain has been vandalised twice.
'Finally at peace': New home at last for mum and six children
Nine Gisborne families celebrate moving into new Kāinga Ora homes.
Two NZ spots have just been named the 'greatest in the world' by Time
Prestigious American magazine has singled out two world-class spots – have you been?
'Huge relief' for Chathams farmers as cargo ship arrives
'It’s been a long time and certainly, business has been severely stretched financially.'
Two critically injured in Western Bay crash
Police said a passenger in the vehicle was ejected during the crash.
Medical Council apologises to Lake Alice abuse survivors
'We are deeply and unreservedly sorry for this failure.'
Northlanders flock to be part of record-high bird count
Annual count of the nation's garden birds has ended with record-high participation.
Whakaari ash plume silhouetted at sunrise
Gas and steam spewed out of White Island this morning.
'We feel so helpless': Attempted robbery leaves owners shaken
The dairy owner was assaulted before the offenders fled.
Paraswimmer to make a splash at Tri-Series
You can help realise Lucas Robins' dream of representing his country.
Australian gold miner Santana Minerals lists on NZ stock exchange, as its Kiwi project amps up
Is this our economy's minerals moment?
Millions of mussels to help restore Hauraki Gulf ecosystem
Green-lipped mussels used to reverse destructive fishing practices.
Golf resort's $1 reserve gamble pays off - luxury homes sell for close to $3m
It could have walked away with just $4.
Wyn Drabble: Cooking up some competition
OPINION: 'I don’t believe you can eat a custard square without mess.'
A 'crackhead…rampage': Govt applies to extend 7 Rotorua emergency housing motels
Consent sought for 7 contracted emergency motels to continue a further year.
He was paralysed by a stroke. How he still lives at home 15 years later
'He couldn’t talk, he couldn’t eat, had to be tube-fed, he couldn’t move.'
Forecasters watching for potential snow storm next week - and rare polar event
Meteorologists are picking the potential for a blast of snow across parts of NZ next week.