New ZealandFour Square robbed by weapon-wielding thievesThe Selwyn Heights Four Square was targeted by weapon-wielding thieves.15 Dec 01:03 AM
New Zealand‘Strong’ marine heatwave conditions around North Island fueling warmth, humidityAbnormal ocean warmth around northern coasts may already be noticeable for beachgoers.15 Dec 12:02 AM
New ZealandCar fire in lower Kaimāī spreads to nearby bushA fire from a burning car quickly spread into bush on SH29.14 Dec 11:42 PM
New Zealand'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrowMetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.14 Dec 11:31 PM
New ZealandMan dies after jumping from side of boat near Moutohora Island, WhakatāneThe man was pulled unresponsive from the water after the jump.14 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandOur best and brightest students revealed - Hawke's Bay's 2024 duxesHBT asked secondary schools in the region to highlight the achievements of their duxes.14 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandDeadly dog attack: Northland couple demand council actionTwo roaming dogs recently mauled 18 sheep in Kaikohe - what action has the council taken?14 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHarpers give heritage a helping handA pair of Foxton volunteers have been doing some interesting work.14 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandGet digging: Annual event coming to Waitārere BeachLevin Brass Band's Big Dig at Waitārere Beach will have $8000 in prizes.14 Dec 10:38 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister Christopher Luxon visits LevinLuxon tours Lewis Farms, meets staff, and serves ice cream to local customers.14 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for bridge-jumper missing in Waikato RiverExtensive searches failed to locate the man, who jumped from Pukete Bridge.14 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandRunaway turkey found dead by police after bridge escapadeThere was no Christmas miracle for the 'big bird' on a Hawke's Bay highway bridge.14 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandOne dead and seven injured in two-car crash on State Highway 3The Serious Crash Unit was at the intersection throughout the night.14 Dec 08:33 PM
Crime'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemesTre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.14 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after motorcycle crash in Pukekawa, WaikatoEmergency services were alerted to the crash at 5.35am this morning. 14 Dec 07:33 PM
New ZealandTsunami training: What would you do if a massive wave was on the way?Think you’d know what to do in an emergency? Put it to the test through virtual reality.14 Dec 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay's economic future relies heavily on six industries (and tourism isn't one): ReportTourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.14 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChilled journey: Novel 1930s method for transporting beesBee care was generating quite the buzz back in the day.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Salad recipes for your Christmas tableOPINION: Kem's potato salad and lamb rump salad are ideal for Christmas.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEau de parfarm: Pongs from the paddock - Hunter WellsOPINION: Hunter Wells recounts an on-farm olfactory conversation from back in the day.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisonsBrownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.14 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandGang leader's funeral: Eight arrests today as some mourners flout patch banThe funeral is for Napier's Angus Benson, a Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter president.14 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandCoromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murderMan appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.13 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandTallest Christmas tree in NZ needs new bones at cost of $120kThe tree is 27 metres tall to the tip of the star.13 Dec 11:00 PM
RugbyKiwi rugby player jailed for French gang rapeThree players jailed for 12 to 14 years over gang rape of student after drunken night out.13 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay students to represent NZ at global robotics championships USHavelock North students excel in robotics, qualify for global competition in Houston 2025.13 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandOne person killed in crash between car, truck near RotoruaOne person is dead following at crash near Rotorua. 13 Dec 07:03 PM
New ZealandGolfer clocks up 100 rounds of golf with scores under his own ageStuart Reid, 79, wins 2024 shoot-out, scores under age 100+ times; aims for more.13 Dec 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I give you girls a year’: The subscription wine company proving the naysayers wrong'We’re set for extraordinary, like we’re on a trampoline and about to get double-bounced.'13 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier's assets, including its airport share, moved to new council company'We can’t keep doing things the same way and expect a different result,' mayor says.13 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFilm studio plans change course as Te Awanga site droppedHawke’s Bay studio delays: 'Hopefully by the end of next year we should be building.'13 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Significant opportunity': Could forestry waste power Hawke's Bay industry?Report says forestry waste to biofuel could heat industrial and commercial operations.13 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Beacon of light': Family's 'powerful message' after 21yo dies at swimming hole'He wanted to make the most of his life, and to make people happy and loved, and he did.'13 Dec 04:03 PM
New Zealand'A sign of the times': Growing concerns for beef cattle shows'Old exhibitors have not come back in, and younger ones are not coming through.'13 Dec 04:01 PM