Hawke’s Bay has its first Winter Olympian – but Piera Hudson is representing another country
She even had the honour of being a flag bearer for the nation at the opening ceremony, and…
Fire in Napier school shed treated as suspicious
The spokeswoman said the fire was contained to the shed. Police have been notified and are making enquiries…
Small Business: Frozen yoghurt your way with Mount Maunganui’s Yomi
We grew up here and are proud to be locals who love the Mount’s energy – the sun,…
Cyclist seriously injured after a crash in Napier, cordons in place
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Investigation into water death of boy, 5, at Westshore Beach: ‘Everything points to it being an absolute accident’
“I would like to acknowledge and thank the emergency services and lead agencies for their efforts in responding…
Heart attack warning for women as Northland midwife tells survival story
Doctors told her she needed an angiogram as soon as possible, and when the results came through in…
Australian schoolgirl Lilly Wal’s family demand justice after drowning death in Fiji
She claimed Lilly’s passing was “due to a complete failure in duty of care”. “The family was never…
Canterbury swimming spots closed after sewage contamination warning
Swimming in the water in the meantime risks contact with bacteria and other pathogens, said Dr Imogen Evans,…
Opie Bosson back to being punter’s favourite on Te Rapa mega day
Bosson is still doing a lot of riding for Te Akau, with whom he was formerly on a…
Ōpōtiki residents urge council cat policy to curb strays and nuisance
“I have squirted cat repellent, sprinkled pepper, thrown pots of water and other items at unwanted cats and…
Tararu Beach incident: One dead, one injured after boat capsizes off Thames beach
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends affected by this tragic incident.” Coastguard’s Richardson Rescue vessel later…
Screened wastewater now being discharged straight into Cook Strait
RNZ 5 Feb, 2026 10:43 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…