Tauranga crashes: Serious injuries and road closures
One person has suffered moderate injuries.
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‘Bring the world’: Sisters have a vision for Napier beauty event
Raising eyebrows - Renee and Miriam Sciascia want to elevate beauty professionals.
Dairy prices up 1.1% in latest GDT auction
The latest dairy auction had mixed results for key products.
Country’s cheapest suburbs leading the house price recovery
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
‘All countries’: Trump aides draft tariff plans as some experts warn of economic damage
Proposed tariffs could reach 20%, affecting most imports to the US.
‘They will go blind’: Healthcare too inaccessible for Wānaka patients, new report finds
Some residents travel seven hours for medical appointments.
‘Turning to fascism’: Napier B&B cancels bookings of American guests
'All New Zealand accommodation businesses must start to resist the Trump and Musk regime.'
Entries sought for 2025 Export Awards
The Hawke's Bay Export Awards are in their 11th year.
‘Transformative’: $41.5m loan expected to help future-proof water supply
$17.5m will be used for a 22km pipeline linking Dargaville to the Te Waihekeora Reservoir.
‘Island in the wilderness’: Proposed boundary shift sparks concern
Residents say the proposed boundaries ignore local geographic ties.
'Empty words': Seymour suggests Greens report threats against MP to Mongrel Mob
The Greens say they are screening 'immense numbers of death threats and abuse'.
Legal bid to halt sewerage pipe works fails in Environment Court
The decision comes less than two weeks since an urgent hearing.
‘Very unusual’ - Police station up for grabs, could be bowled
Hamilton cop shop could be bowled and redeveloped, says listing agent.
Former Bay of Plenty lawyer admits $375k fraud after obstructing investigation
More than 1200 false claims were sent to the Ministry of Justice.
Nan’s ‘unbearable’ grief after 4yo moko killed by dogs
He was her 'last connection' to her late daughter, a Givealittle page says.
'You didn’t care if you hurt him': Mother guilty of causing baby's brain damage
The mother insisted she only tried to wake the baby with a simple shake.
‘Another iconic station has gone into trees’: Last Waipaoa Station block to convert to pine forest
What remains of iconic Waipaoa Station is to go into pinus radiata trees.
‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.
‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over haka
The party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
‘Absolutely immeasurable’: Guide dogs' impact on blind community
The Highams have raised six Labrador puppies since 2018.
Napier Mayor outlines her vision for savings: ‘It all comes at a cost’
The Civic Precinct project will house the library and governance facilities.
February a strong month for NZ red meat exports
Exports reached $1.1 billion - a 25% increase compared to February 2024.
‘Craziest feeling’: Whangārei crew strikes historic gold at national rowing event
The team was part of Whangārei Rowing Club's best performance.
'Splits us into two': Willie Apiata hands over Victoria Cross over entitlements issue
He gifted his medal to Veterans Affairs minister Chris Penk in the hope of a law change.
Big transport projects on track
Construction of the Pāpāmoa East Interchange is set to finish next year.
Auto extravaganza - up to 500 machines expected at showgrounds
The Auto Extravaganza hit Hawke's Bay for the first time last year, raising $10k+.
Meet the 2025 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists
Frances Beeston, Jo Sheridan and Lara Sutton are all in the running this year.
Smoke alarms help alert family during Napier house fire
Working smoke alarms helped warn a Meeanee family to evacuate as the large fire took hold.
Chris Hipkins trying to stay out of Benjamin Doyle controversy, slams Winston Peters
Hipkins said threats were concerning, but won't say whether Doyle's posts were appropriate
Barge capsizes in Tauranga Harbour, 10l diesel spill contained
About 10 litres of diesel spilled; absorbent booms are in place.
Don’t be fooled: 10 April Fool’s pranks you may have fallen for
It's the first of the month, keep your wits about you.
Man charged with two counts of murder in Hamilton is named
Emergency services were called to Beatty St in Melville, Hamilton, at 4.30am on March 15.
Tree removal marks start of restoration at historic site
The project aims to stabilise the site by strengthening the redoubt banks.
Big changes for art gallery and its supporters
Renovations are part of the $306m Te Manawataki o Te Papa project.