‘Leave, then we can talk’: Minister’s ultimatum to hapū occupying abandoned Towai school
Their presence has made it tricky for the private owner to sell the site.
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Chaos erupted in car after driver ran down man in street, court hears
A windscreen shattered and chaos erupted after a car ran down an enraged woman's partner.
Havelock North's 'long road' to Maddison Cup semis, Napier Tech women going for third title in a row
Havelock will need to take down an undefeated Taradale to nab a semifinal spot.
Escaped sheep alert people to theft of tools, fuel and machinery at Showgrounds
Sheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.
War of words: Mayor and ratepayers' alliance go head to head
Thames-Coromandel Mayor Len Salt has unloaded following months of rumblings.
Thousands without power in Coromandel
An outage on the Transpower network is affecting up to 27,000 people.
Life and death on NZ roads: Truckie on 40 years of horror from the driver's seat
The bodies are still warm, says truckie of victims he's pulled from crashed vehicles.
Dairy farmer's fascination for Ford tractors
'The cheapest part is always the purchase and then the costs set in.'
Kem Ormond discovers miner's lettuce so you don't have to
OPINION: Once you know what to look for, you will start seeing it everywhere.
She lost one daughter. Surgery saved another. Now she fears for her youngest
A mum shares her family's battle with some rare conditions.
Pastures past: Where have all the lambs and wool gone?
"The lambing percentage and wool clip per head had fallen from 1966-67 onwards."
'I was brought up with horses': New Huntsman for Maramarua Hunt
The Maramarua Hunt started in 1932 and is still going strong.
Lawyer who strangled girlfriend allowed to practise again under new name
'A criminal should not be permitted to defend other criminals, it's as simple as that.'
'Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sell
One was bought for $11,500. It's now worth more than $3 million.
From Blues to bliss: Chiefs blown away as 21-year drought ends
Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick as the Blues dominated the Chiefs from start to finish.
As it happened: Blues wipe the floor with Chiefs in final
All the action from Eden Park for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific final.
Police arrest teen and seize firearm after Puketapu incident
An 18-year-old man is set to appear in Napier District Court this week.
'Increased seismicity': More than 80 earthquakes recorded in Hawke’s Bay
The swarm of shallow but frequent tremors began on Tuesday.
Hillary Outdoors to open new outdoor programme in the Coromandel
Hillary Outdoors is expanding with a new facility in the Coromandel.
'Unwilling to comply': $15,000 added to luxury resort's mounting debt
Carrington Resort paid court-ordered $14,000 only when a bailiff showed up.
Stratford councillors decide on crossing locations
The current crossing in front of the town's glockenspiel will be removed.
'It is child abuse': Psychologist on missing Marokopa kids
Three children could suffer medical and psychological issues, expert warns.
The Chief set to step into the Super Rugby final spotlight
'We’re not going to skip a beat with Tyrone,' Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan says.
No action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closure
South Waikato District Council expects the track will reopen in November.
Historic Hawke’s Bay: The Blythe races at Eskdale Park
One example of an employer treating his workers well 100 years ago was Napier's Blythes.
‘My mum was a five-foot-nothing pocket rocket and I want to tell her story’
Winner of inaugural Rush Cottage Writers’ Residency wants to tell her mother's story.
Premier Seddon a favourite target for pen and wit of caricaturists
'King Dick Abroad' narrated the rollicking adventures of Richard John Seddon
Top jumper The Cossack wins highest accolade from Hastings trainer
Round-up of the week's racing.
Sunk in 30 seconds: The man who answers boaties' call on the best way to prevent tragedy
There's one vital thing everyone on the water should do, but only 10% bother.
Phone news service operating for quarter of a century needs new volunteers
Those with a talent for talking are urged to put their name forward.
Friends to foes: Coaches' friendship sets scene for Super Rugby final
Opposing coaches for the Super Rugby final share a friendship that dates back decades.
A century of Unison: Faraday Museum exhibition marks 100 years of electrical history
A free Live Day on June 29 will celebrate the power supplier's centenary.
Growing winter vegetables: A practical guide
From kale to carrots, growing your own veg is rewarding.