Watch: Surfers encounter orca
Two surfers encountered a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning.
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Teenagers at Hawke’s Bay skid meet drive straight into waiting police checkpoint
Police had warned many of their parents in advance about what they were planning.
‘Dangerous’: Woman ‘clawed’ self-proclaimed warden during parking clash
Russell Watts was assaulted by Stevee Ormsby after she parked near his house.
Maraekakaho Country Market's record day: Big numbers, big traffic, and a huge community result
The cars snaking for kilometres beyond Maraekakaho’s famous black barn told the story.
Central Hawke’s Bay theatre, hotel and a string of retail buildings deemed earthquake-prone
One building owner says it could mean significant changes along Waipukurau’s main street.
Rising talent: Young skaters gear up for national spotlight
The event features park, street, and vert competitions on March 28 and 29.
Eviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaints
Police confirmed a shooting occurred but the tenant didn't engage with them.
Rāhui in place at one of Aotearoa’s top hikes after death on track
Police extended their condolences to the family and the track will reopen Wednesday.
Gisborne police investigating reports of gunshots fired into house
Officers were called to a Ranfurly St address at around 6.30am.
‘A silly judgment call’: Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospects
Neasan McVeigh lost name suppression and a bid for a discharge without conviction.
Party line: Memories of NZ’s shared phone days revived in museum
The exhibition features nostalgic chunky phones with circular dials.
‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journey
High-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit.
Man charged with murder after Gisborne mass brawl dies
The death of the 26-year-old has been referred to the coroner.
‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body
'I thought I could grieve my baby brother and let them take over ... I feel so dumb.'
Stink of cannabis at traffic stop leads to convictions and confiscation of $57k
A judge found police failed to follow proper procedures in holding on to the money.
Church minister’s family loses home, dog in devastating vicarage fire
The family of six is grateful for the support of their community after the Katikati blaze.
Retirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewage
Couple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.
Meet the weed boat driver keeping Hawke’s Bay streams flowing
'Don’t worry, the ducklings can swim faster than this thing.'
‘Complete lack of understanding’: Govt's online casinos plan threatens sports funding
If you depend on gambling for funding, it creates a 'perverse incentive', Minister says.
'Your record's smoked': Runner needs 'divine intervention' to keep his 36-year NZ record
Richard Potts ran an NZ schools 1500m record in 1989. It still stands, but for how long?
Popular day hike deceptively dangerous
Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.
‘A high-wire trapeze’: Blues trio ready to launch
Brian Baker's move to Whanganui is paying dividends.
‘Different boat’: Gisborne Council grapples with speed rule changes
The council's bylaw process complicates implementing the new speed limits.
Three helicopters respond to Waikato crash, five injured
Three people have been seriously injured and another is in a critical condition.
‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assault
The 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.
‘Stale, frozen, hard, crumbly’: Rotorua students served one bread roll for lunch
The school's co-principal says the menu lacks appeal and results in significant waste.
Puppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughter
The 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.
Chiefs beat Moana Pasifika
All the action as the Chiefs beat Moana Pasifika 50-35 in Pukekohe.
Police knock on doors of parents as crackdown on boy racer meet begins
'Plenty of parents now have a greater awareness of their teenagers’ weekend activities.'
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.
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.