Man died in armchair four days after crash injuries not detected
Lance Hohaia Houpapa was found dead in his armchair four days after a crash.
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No backing down for Napier health services protest
A Napier health services protest rally will start on Sunday at 1pm, at the Sound Shell.
Hawke’s Bay Airport’s $3 million upgrade to runway lighting
Hawke's Bay Airport is undergoing a $3m runway upgrade, including 169 new LEDs.
S&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland sale
Fonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.
Village evolution: Centre of Havelock North's future to be decided
Council wants to know how to grow Havelock North, while keeping its 'unique character'.
Avian botulism the likely killer of more than 100 ducks near Napier waterways
MPI says its testing 'has excluded HPI [bird flu] as a cause' of the deaths.
In by Christmas: Building of 28 subsidised rentals on track
The rentals will target essential workers in healthcare, education and emergency services.
‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to die
Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.
Police investigate suspicious fire at local Marae
The fire happened early on Sunday morning.
Police arrest man over shoe sale shooting
The men travelled to a park to meet a seller before the shooting, a friend said.
Northlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer Award
Two Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award
Man charged with arson after house fire in Napier
The fire started about 1am on March 11 in Chaucer Rd South.
‘Has not been put before the courts’: Murder case hits legal snag
Man accused of shooting Yvonne Chapman is still in hospital, delaying court appearance.
Water-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measures
Dargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.
Police appeal for witnesses in double death case
A 26-year-old man was found dead, another died later in Waikato Hospital.
‘Means the world to us’: NZ biking tech joins global cycling programme
The programme connects cycling start-ups with mentors and funding opportunities.
Peter and Michelle Pan Auckland Farm Environment Awards winners
Healthy and Fresh specialises in leafy greens and melons, cultivating 30 varieties.
‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energy
About $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.
Corporate law to the catwalk: Lawyer aims for Miss Universe NZ crown
Meet 2025 Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Dana McNatty.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s India trade push could secure second term
OPINION: The PM might gain from trying the same approach he used in New Delhi back home.
How NZ scientists aim to protect critically endangered leatherbacks
Experts from three countries are studying leatherback turtles in Whakatāne.
Art of popular children’s book illustrator highlighted in new exhibition
“He wanted to be an artist on his own terms”
‘Step backwards’: MP’s equal voting rights bill challenged
Iwi group leaders argue the bill ignores political disadvantages faced by Māori.
‘Landmark gigs’: Artists ready to show their funky sides at Lakeside concert
The much-anticipated Rotorua Lakeside Concert is this Saturday.
The State Highway where Waikato crashes happen most
From 2021 to 2024 there were over 5000 crashes on Waikato state roads.
Stock Takes: Is gold a good bet?
Gold has hit a record high this week but is it a good investment?
‘Make it a destination’: Whanganui Airport cafe changes hands
Emma Ngatai discovered her passion for hospitality at age 5, playing cafe in the backyard.
Green shoots: Hundertwasser Art Centre hopes to arrest its financial losses
The centre had 13,000 visitors in the last six months of 2024 and 12,500 this year.
Historic site set for major restoration
Four trees will be removed to protect archaeological features at the site.
Critical injuries after crash involving truck, three cars on Waikato highway
Police said the road is likely to remain closed for some time.
'I luv u always have': Man's frightening, erratic infatuation with woman
The 61-year-old wrongly believed he was in a relationship with the woman.
'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before
He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.