Diver dies after resurfacing unconscious in Hawke's Bay

Police release name of woman in Hawke's Bay homicide inquiry

An investigation continues into the death of the woman.

Horse of the Year cancelled for 2026 due to rising costs

"We could not deliver the show to the standard expected of a national flagship event," said Horse of the Year Board chairperson Tim Aitken.

District considers booze ban for popular holiday hotspots

Report recommends renewing the current alcohol restrictions, with the possibility of extending restrictions in a new bylaw to be proposed next year.

Pod of orcas put on spectacle at Napier estuary

The pod were able to swim back out to sea thanks to the incoming tide – but not before attracting some fanfare.