Council fined after 2.8 million litres of 'raw human sewage' spilled into 'spiritually significant' stream
"Multiple alarms were raised, and their being ignored had serious consequences.”
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Napier Pottery Club celebrates 70 years
Hawke's Bay Today reporter Mitchell Hageman tries his hand at Pottery as a local club celebrates 70 years of ceramics and smiles. Video / Mitchell Hageman
Taradale crash witnesses sought after death of cyclist
A cyclist and another vehicle collided in Taradale about 10.55am on Sunday.
Hip-hop legends The Roots heading to Tauranga
Summer Haze music festival prepares to welcome one of the 'greatest live bands around'.
Police investigating death remain at BoP address
Police were called to a Paengaroa address about 6.20pm.
Fran O’Sullivan talks NZ agribusiness and trade on The Country
Fran O'Sullivan, Sir David Fagan, Mark de Lautour, Tim Ormrod, Chris Russell.
'Over the moon': Hawke's Bay community wins fight to stop pokies moving to town
There are no pokies in Frasertown - locals have won a fight to keep it that way.
Dairy farms chalked up $86,000 loss last season but Fonterra share payments save some bacon
Expected milk payouts are below the break-even point, a new report says.
One dead after crash involving motorcycle in Tauranga
Police and other emergency services were called to the scene about 6am.
'Can't continue to happen': Adesanya ambassador for new anti-violence charity
'Meaningless violence causes harm to society,' City Kickboxing's Eugene Bareman says.
New Summer Concert Tour site delayed by severe weather events
The new festival site development was delayed because of weather and economic conditions.
Funding boost for young athletes
The Future Champions Trust helps young sportspeople going to international competitions.
Mystery milk bottles confound Alexandra residents
'Are we delving into kind of a Midsomer Murders type territory, minus the murders?'
Transpower willing to provide some payment to Northland for power cut, MP says
Northland MP Grant McCallum had a productive meeting with Transpower about compensation.
Government agency implements changes to Wairoa temporary housing services after concerns raised
The agency has changed the way it looks at temporary housing in the flood-hit region.
Mahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoralty
The former Olympian also stressed he does not want to push his own mandate on the council.
Legends re-boot to support Māori and Pasifika wellbeing
Men of league gather in Rotorua for mental health.
Whanganui Swim Team – making waves and breaking records in Hawke’s Bay
Whanganui’s team of 18 swimmers in ‘the Bay’, competing in Short Course Winter Champs.
Who will be New Zealand's flag bearer in Paris?
The New Zealand team have plenty of options to carry the flag.
Whanganui’s 55th Coin and Stamp Fair a must-see
Rare coins, stamps and collectables are on the radar.
Where you can find NZ's best bacon and ham?
The annual 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards has crowned its 2024 winners.
Two of Marine Parade’s iconic Norfolk pines cut down
Two of the landmark trees near the waterfront had been assessed unsafe due to fire damage.
Police not ruling out further arrests in Dannevirke High St burglary
Burglaries, poaching and letter box destruction keep police busy.
'This is a circus': Councillors chastised in heated golf lease debate
For three hours, councillors debated how to approach negotiations.
'Hammered from every direction': Patients sent back to ED from wards
Rotorua ED has just 12 senior doctors - most of them part-time.
Mike Hosking talks to new Commissioner of Health New Zealand Lester Levy
Mike Hosking talks to the new Commissioner of Health New Zealand, Lester Levy, on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB
'Just keep going' as customers tighten purses
'They might just have a coffee or something light, or they’ll share a plate.'
Lotto luck for Waikato player
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Saturday, where the jackpot will be $26m.
Tourist hot spot generates $1.5m in parking revenue
Users pays charges at the tourist hotspot are proving lucrative.
Person overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White Island
Flight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.
Government announces $800m investment to improve lower North Island rail travel
The investment aims to fund 18 new trains which will run from 2028.
New NZR boss says passion for rugby hasn't changed since he was a little kid
The passionate former All Black is continuing to help the revolving wheel of NZ Rugby.
Serious crash involving motorcycle in Tauranga
Police and other emergency services were called to the scene.