1 dead after car crashed into tree in Hawke’s Bay

Two boys killed in Kawerau riverbank collapse named

A group of children had been fishing and playing on the northern side of the Tarawera River last week when the incident occurred.

Napier council abuse reports triple – mayor warns behaviour ‘not on’

Abuse incident reports tripled to 152 in the three months to November 1, 2025, and January 31, 2026.

Hastings homicide: Woman, children will be 'missed beyond words'

Police say a 36‑year‑old man will appear via a bedside hearing today charged with murder, as the victims’ family speaks of unimaginable loss.

Car crashes onto train tracks in Wellington

Wellington Free Ambulance said one patient was taken to Wellington Hospital in a moderate condition, and train services have since resumed.