New ZealandMan arrested after reported stabbing and assaults in WairoaOne person has been arrested in relation to two incidents.15 Apr 09:26 PM
New ZealandNo storm, just hot April nights for Hawke’s BayBe ready for Thursday night - the minimum temperature is forecast to be 20C.10 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandEnd of highway bend known as 'Devil's Elbow' on table as NZTA considers new bridgeHawke's Bay's iconic and cyclone-smashed hairpin bend could be cut across by a bridge.09 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMormon church doubles as school after cyclone and floodSince last year the school has been in full cyclone-response mode.08 Apr 02:00 AM
KahuA 'full kete' and newfound confidence for women diversOne woman's quest to help females feed families and build confidence gathering kai.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Tell me I'm your boyfriend': Teen woke to armed mobster in her bedroomAnthony Pearce, who also stabbed a man in the neck, has argued against his sentence.27 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.25 Mar 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Heaven and earth': Three-hour drive no longer necessary for Wairoa chemo patientsCyclone Gabrielle was a catalyst for cancer treatment in northern Hawke's Bay.19 Mar 11:50 PM
New ZealandNew bridge plans at Puketapu revealed, Waikare bridge hopes still on iceA resource consent decision for the Waikare Gorge appears likely to be made in July.15 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandSheep dogs: From storm to form - Wairoa recovers at dog trialsIt was a battle to get the farm ready - but when it was Wairoa celebrated in style13 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail putting Napier-Wairoa train line options to GovernmentThe Napier-Wairoa railway line has had hardly any trains in the last decade.11 Mar 05:06 AM
New ZealandMeet Ātārangi: Chick is 700th kiwi released in northern Hawke's BayGroup notches record release for single conservation organisation.06 Mar 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne home, 40 owners: Fixing cyclone-hit properties isn't simple in Wairoa'One home has 40+ owners so permission's needed from at least 50 per cent of the owners.'29 Feb 10:38 PM
New ZealandWairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden ShearsResults from day one of competition in Masterton.29 Feb 09:54 PM
New ZealandStay out of the water: DoC warning after shark kills stranded whale"Well-meaning" volunteers warned they can create a risk to themselves and whales.27 Feb 12:29 AM
New ZealandMassive shark kills and devours stranded whale, attempted rescuer flees water'It took its whole head off. There are not many sharks that can do that.'26 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandEmergency services busy after multiple afternoon crashes in Hawke’s BayA car overturned on State Highway 2 south of Hastings.22 Feb 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe rubbish highway: Wairoa wants to close its dump and truck trash 125km to NapierWairoa Landfill is filling up fast. A surprising solution has been put forward.22 Feb 02:41 AM
New Zealand'Threatening': German visitors' motorbike stolen and paraded in front of themA father and son on a dream motorbike trip were left shaken after the ordeal.20 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncillor stands by decision to not offer Māhia railbike business rates remissionOne councillor says the business “needs to stand on its own”.19 Feb 11:39 PM
New ZealandHopes for no hitches in Waikare highway rebuildConsent for a 4km highway deviation between Napier and Wairoa is being considered.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'People make mistakes': Plea for drivers to slow down after 9 crash deaths in 9 weeksThere are many factors behind a spike in fatalities, police say.15 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandHow we're remembering the anniversary of the cycloneCommemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.13 Feb 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Never seen anything like it': Wairoa maize farmer recalls storm's anniversary'My Red Bands were not enough to walk around in, it was a struggle'.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSolving a school's mould muddle: When the flooding subsided, it was just the beginningNūhaka School will be rebuilt after damage from the cyclone revealed hidden issues.13 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: First came the rain, then destruction and deathCyclone Gabrielle forever changed the lives of many in Hawke's Bay a year ago.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM announces $63m funding for Cyclone Gabrielle silt and debris removalUrgent work to clean up cyclone-affected regions will continue, thanks to a $63m boost.11 Feb 01:33 AM
New Zealand'Tomorrow is a gift': Cyclone Gabrielle survivor on life a year after partner's death in landslideA torrent of mud killed his partner as she slept. He's determined to continue her dream.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTemperatures in the high 20s for cyclone anniversaryWarm, sunny weather will greet those gathering on February 14.08 Feb 11:07 PM
New ZealandPolice hope drone search results help in search for missing dadJoseph Ahuriri, of Gisborne, vanished at the height of Cyclone Gabrielle.08 Feb 07:04 PM
New Zealand‘Thrilling experience’: Hawks to take the court in WairoaClinics and pre-season game held in Wairoa.08 Feb 02:39 AM
New Zealand'They made it too easy': Grieving mum pleads for crane's removal after veteran's deathHer son made a 'stupid' decision, but floating crane needs to be moved, grieving mum says.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan on $100k meth shopping spree used child's sickness to dodge Covid checkpointsLittle did he know, police had placed a listening device in one of his associate's homes.05 Feb 04:30 AM
New Zealand'It's just tragic': Man killed in crane-jumping misadventure mourned in hometownThe tragedy has affected a lot of people in Jarreth Colquhoun's hometown of Wairoa.31 Jan 02:01 AM
