Concept plans for proposed $5.5m Waka Hub in Napier
The Ahuriri Waka Hub is making headway with a chosen site and concept designs approved.
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Why Tauranga’s water service delivery options have sparked debate
Council discusses ministerial influence on Tauranga's Local Waters Done Well planning.
'Kaikohe is where it's at': Community cheers new library project
Kaikohe's new library project has been approved, with completion aimed for next year.
Stomped, punched and kicked: Man sentenced for brutal assault on dog
Bubby suffered a fractured metacarpal bone from the abuse.
Hastings CBD railway plan: Business says it's time to bring cars back
The total cost of the project will be $3.45m, with $2.8m paid by the council.
‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured players
Her name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.
Man charged after alleged break-in at Murupara police station
A man broke into the unmanned Murupara police station at 6:45am yesterday.
Council cautioned against Māori ward bias
A councillor wanted the Māori ward referendum labelled as discriminatory.
Chemical spill at transfer station near Hastings
Two people have been treated by ambulance staff for minor ailments.
Ministry staff returns to minister’s office after issues resolved
The complaints were not about Mark Patterson.
'Record year' for cherry exports
Informetrics data shows it's the first time exports have been valued at more than $100m.
Napier Port welcomes last cruise of summer season – how did it compare to previous years?
'Looking ahead to next season, around 70 cruise bookings are already confirmed.'
Contact to appeal $230m Southland wind farm denial
Contact will reapply for consent to build a 330MW wind farm near Wyndham, in Southland.
Pedestrian suffers serious injuries after being struck by vehicle
Emergency services responded to reports of the crash around 6.53am.
Two men face kidnapping charges after rural shooting incident
Multiple charges have been laid against a 48-year-old man and 67-year-old man.
Central Hawke's Bay athlete into world's top 50 after three national titles in a fortnight
'I know I am more than capable of scoring 6000 points and beyond.'
Napier electorate could expand into East Coast
Public comments on the proposed boundaries can be made online.
‘Mind his language’: Prince William’s cheeky Clarkson’s Farm cameo
William discussed mental health with young farmers at Somerset's Folly Farm.
Glen Eden Farms wins Greater Wellington farm environment award
The Guscotts diversified into sheep, beef, arable farming, carbon, and tourism.
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
More than 30,000 people are expected over the event's three days.
News briefs from the Far North - Brain Aid, ladies bring a cue and horses need home
News snippets from the Far NOrth
Kerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth
Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.
‘24 hours of pain’: Marathon walk for cancer support
Gareth Mentzer plans to walk over 100km in 24 hours around his Mahora block.
The farmer ending the awkwardness of borrowing from bank of mum and dad
Lending to friends and family can be fraught business. Tom Aitken's created the solution.
Kaitāia MetalFest 4 back for musical mayhem
Powerful line-up for Kaitāia MetalFest 4 in May
‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fire
The historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.
Why Napier City Rovers are eager to build on last season's success
It's time for the team of 2025 to write their own chapter in Napier City Rovers history.
How top 10 performing iwi have grown assets to $8.2b
Top 10 performing iwi hold about two-thirds of total assets, about $8 billion.
Lotto: 14 players split prize - here's where the winning tickets were sold
It will be a night to remember for these lucky Kiwis.
‘Frankly evil’: Judge slams Mongrel Mob's ‘gratuitous’ attack that left one man dead
Justice Andrew Becroft: 'It was mob violence. Metaphorically and literally.'
Rotorua water to be fluoridated by Friday
The council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe released from prison, stops hunger strike
The 77-year-old prisoner has been on a hunger strike for over two weeks.