PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMystery of the mural: Mayor fumes after library artwork sold at auction for $97,000Council called in lawyer to try to stop the sale of an artwork that disappeared for years.24 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMurder at the Racecourse Hotel: Can a 90-year-old cold case be solved today?Inspector clears up detective grandfather's unsolved cases.24 Nov 04:00 PM
CommoditiesLodestone, Eastland, fire up solar projectsThe switch has been flicked on two North Island new solar power facilities.24 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandLet’s be fair — the Wairoa show is cancelled, but town gets a big day outCyclone damage at the showgrounds means a fair to be held in the main street instead.21 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandWairoa flooding shows need for long-term mental health support after Cyclone GabrielleThe sound of rain now brings back terrifying memories for some Hawke’s Bay residents.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s hard on those children:’ Hawke’s Bay pupils flooded out of classrooms for second timePrincipal: "We’ve been quite the refugee school."09 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandSacked council manager told to destroy documents he emailed to himselfA request for a tax form was 'demeaning' of his person and office, the manager said.08 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandVideo: ‘Twice in one year is unbelievable’ - homes flooded in northern Hawke’s Bay"I’ve never seen water like this before."07 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandWairoa flooding: State Highways reopened as clean up beginsMajor state highways have reopened after rain caused flooding in Hawke's Bay.07 Nov 06:55 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Dangerous driving on Waimārama Beach prompts calls for cautionHere's the latest news in brief from around the region.20 Oct 01:57 AM
New Zealand'It was luck, really': The emergency resilience pods that aided Wairoa in hour of needTwenty one emergency resilience pods arrived in Wairoa just days before Cyclone Gabrielle.18 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand1.2 million cubic metres to go: Plea for funding to remove cyclone silt in Hawke's BayMore than half of the silt dumped by the cyclone is still sitting, waiting to be cleared.16 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandPlans under way for villages to house rebuild workers in Hawke’s BayFinding homes for the thousands of extra workers who will be brought in to fix roads.12 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay records above average temperatures for SeptemberWairoa led the way with smashing temperature records last month.04 Oct 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Getting worse and worse': Sporty teen's bruises were blood cancerJhalena Lafaiki has powered through her first round of chemo with support from family.03 Oct 11:31 PM
New ZealandNapier win Ross Shield with near-unprecedented dominanceIt is arguably the most dominant performance since the Shield was first presented in 1902.30 Sep 11:51 PM
New ZealandAre you $17m richer? Here are tonight's Lotto numbersWill your life be changed tonight?30 Sep 07:03 AM
KahuHousing help for homeless in Te Wairoa brings hopeTe Wairoa has received $14 million to develop cabins for families left without a home.30 Sep 12:27 AM
New ZealandRoss Shield: Cap day with a difference at schools’ rugby tournamentBill Blake and seven of his sons all played Ross Shield rugby for Wairoa.28 Sep 09:29 PM
New ZealandApprentice builders repairing flood-damaged Wairoa homesThere is no shortage of housing repairs needed in the Hawke's Bay town.28 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandWeather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergencyRoads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.21 Sep 02:55 AM
PoliticsWairoa mayor wants commitment on town’s post-cyclone recoveryThe mayor hopes political parties will offer assurances with regard to helping his town.21 Sep 12:36 AM
CrimeMan who spent wage subsidies on gambling and 'adult entertainment' wants out of jailHe fraudulently claimed almost $200k in Covid-19 wage subsidies.21 Sep 12:29 AM
New ZealandWairoa mayor wants National, Act commitment on town’s post-cyclone recoveryCraig Little hopes political parties will assure him they'll help the damaged town.21 Sep 12:26 AM
New ZealandHome by Christmas: The one wish of widow whose home was decimated in cycloneSylvia Bell one of an estimated 130 Wairoa residents unable to return home after cyclone.14 Sep 11:35 PM
New ZealandCheer amid despair: How $10.3m Lotto win brought joy to cyclone-ravaged WairoaA massive Lotto win gave Wairoa residents something to celebrate after a 'tough year'.08 Sep 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe date is set: Trains to return to Napier for first time since cycloneIt has been seven months since trains rolled through Napier. But be vigilant from now on.06 Sep 10:44 PM
New ZealandElection 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-RāwhitiThere were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.06 Sep 10:41 PM
New ZealandWairoa curtain call: Red Cross says it can no longer supply town with free curtainsNo retirement villages or motels - so where will Wairoa get second-hand curtains?04 Sep 03:08 AM
New Zealand'Don't tell a soul': Wairoa Mayor's advice to $10m Lotto winnerThe small Hawke's Bay town has had it tough in 2023. Did a local's fortunes change?02 Sep 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Talk of the town': $10m Lotto win in Wairoa, seller hopes prize won by a localThe winning ticket comes from a town that bore the brunt of Cyclone Gabrielle.02 Sep 07:42 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 wage subsidy fraudster jailedJail term handed down for defrauding the wage subsidy scheme of nearly $200,000.30 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandSmall council wins Appeal Court case for higher rates for forestersForestry sector’s Wairoa rates burden increased from $1.59m a year to $2.79m.28 Aug 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Get out and stay out': Fire chief praises occupants for fleeing fierce Dannevirke fireFirefighters fought serious fires in Nūhaka and Dannevirke.23 Aug 11:13 PM
