OpinionAl WilliamsSaying goodbye to the Hauraki-Coromandel PostAl Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.19 Dec 02:00 AM
KahuCourt rejects challenge to Kaipara's ditching of Māori wardThe district council's Māori ward will disappear for the local elections next year.19 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandWhy this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.19 Dec 01:53 AM
New ZealandNew Woolworths supermarket planned for Flaxmere, resource consent filedFlaxmere is set for a new Woolworths, creating jobs and boosting local commerce.19 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandArson charge laid over boarding house fireA man has been arrested and faces an arson charge after a Gisborne boarding house fire.19 Dec 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seizedThirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.19 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandNew see-saw transforms play for Whangārei children with disabilitiesThe see-saw can be used by all and is part of a new playground in Raumanga.19 Dec 01:14 AM
New ZealandConcern over $18M Foodeast centre in Hastings opening without a test kitchenA test kitchen was scratched from the design over cost.19 Dec 01:08 AM
New ZealandJohn Pennington's new photo exhibition opens at Gizzy LocalGisborne exhibition showcases Pennington's unique photography19 Dec 01:07 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Wayne Langford wraps the yearWayne Langford, Todd Charteris, Jo Luxton, Stu Drew, and Chris Russell.19 Dec 12:54 AM
New ZealandVanuatu Earthquakes: Hawke’s Bay rescuers head for Port VilaSpecially trained Urban Search and Rescue staff have been sent Vanuatu.19 Dec 12:50 AM
New ZealandTraffic management in place at Tairua trouble spot over peak summer periodTairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.19 Dec 12:17 AM
New ZealandCancer survivor, 79, completes 1700km hike for charityDuncan Smith, 79, completes 1700km hike of North Island for charity19 Dec 12:00 AM
OpinionAlison SmithFirst HC Post editor remembers community paper's early daysOPINION: Alison Smith was the newspaper's first editor.19 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Don't take the kids there': Child victim of second dog attack at Northland beachSecond dog attack at Northland beach sparks safety concerns among residents.19 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandRoads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crashParts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.18 Dec 11:55 PM
New ZealandMan dies after suspected medical event leads to crash in GisborneA car left Roebuck Rd and crashed into the driveway entrance of a Gisborne home.18 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandSignificant delays on SH1 near Cambridge after truck and car crash'Delay your journey or expect delays until vehicle recovery can be completed.'18 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandPolice admit errors in handling complaint, assault charge against Kaitāia manPolice acknowledge IPCA findings on the unjustified use of force in the Kaitāia incident.18 Dec 10:33 PM
OpinionOpinion: How a cervical cancer diagnosis changed my lifeTaupō mum of two Emma Kettlewell was diagnosed with cancer a year ago.18 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandThird murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin parkThere have now been three men charged with murder.18 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire guts Hastings tyre shop in early-morning blazeFirefighters left around 6.30am after extinguishing the blaze.18 Dec 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbankIt exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.18 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandOn in Tairāwhiti this weekend; Latin party, monthly market and photo exhibitionOn in Tairāwhiti this weekend; Latin party, monthly market and photo exhibition18 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandAuthorities investigate Mount Putauaki blazeCrews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.18 Dec 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly rewarding': Dairy farmer's Calf Club changing young livesJulie Pirie's farm programme engages troubled students in calf rearing near Ngatea.18 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandBasketball final history in the Bay: 'We're in our groove right now''There is no better place than to play at home.'18 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandCelebrating community and history as we say farewellOPINION: The enduring legacy of local stories in the Horowhenua Chronicle.18 Dec 09:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why the haka protest marked a pivotal moment in NZ politicsYoung leaders drove the massive hīkoi, emphasising empowerment and unity in Aotearoa.18 Dec 08:48 PM
New ZealandSingle-vehicle crash causes delays on Hawke's Bay ExpresswaySingle-vehicle crash near Maraekakaho Rd causes lane closure, no injuries reported.18 Dec 08:13 PM
KahuThumbs-up for central North Island village name changeNational Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.18 Dec 08:08 PM
New Zealand'Crash and bash': NZ soldier takes on Invictus challenge after traumaNZ Army staff sergeant to compete in Invictus Games after overcoming trauma.18 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionThames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt pays tribute to community newspaperThames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt weighs in on newspaper closure.18 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Solutions must be found' for lack of local journalism, Jeanz saysLoss of local news meant 'weaker communities' as the climate crisis bites.18 Dec 07:30 PM
