Counties Manukau have successfully defended the Ranfurly Shield, repelling challengers Hawke's Bay 12-7 in Pukekohe.
Rugby
Sat, Oct 3
Hawke's Bay is bracing for the possible environmental impacts of El Niño, including fish deaths, algal blooms, wildfires and poor water quality.
New Zealand
Fri, Oct 2
A 64-year-old woman was charged following an investigation into the boy's death in February.
Wed, Sep 30
MetService said wintry conditions will be brief but intense, with the worst weather expected to hit on Sunday.
Fri, Sep 25
One region has jumped from an average of $2.85 to $3.31 a litre as global oil supply fears drive prices higher across the country.
MetService said a series of fronts was expected to bring unsettled weather over the coming days, before a stronger system arrived on Sunday.
Thu, Sep 24
MetService says tonight's temperatures as "quite cold for this time of year" as southern air sweeps the country just hours after the spring equinox.
Wed, Sep 23
Police were called to a Bristol Pl address at around 2.15pm on Tuesday to reports of disorder.
Crime and Justice
Tue, Sep 22
An 18-year-old man is in custody over the incident.
Sat, Sep 19
A group of residents from the Raureka and Camberley area are fighting Kāinga Ora and the Hastings District Council over a housing development.
Fri, Sep 18
A Hawke's Bay-based food truck operated by a giant robotic arm is offering a glimpse into what the future of New Zealand's takeaway industry could look like.
The officer dumped his uniform and gear on the sand at a remote Hawkes Bay beach and went to her rescue.
Thu, Sep 17
Hastings District Council is proposing lower speed limits on nearly 60 roads to reflect urban growth, land-use changes and school safety needs.
Wed, Sep 16
"I have had to sell our two family cars to pay arrears on my mortgage," said Napier business owner Hetal Shastri.
Wed, Sep 9
Police were called on Sunday evening after a man's calls to his wife failed to connect.
Tue, Sep 8
Heavy rain is raising river levels and causing disruption, with floodgates activated near Feilding and a Wairarapa bridge on alert.
Mon, Sep 7
A nearly 100-year-old aero club near a proposed $77 million racecourse in Flaxmere is concerned about the potential for conflict if its low-flying planes spook racehorses.
Fri, Sep 4
Above average temperatures are most likely for the east and north of the North Island this spring.
Wed, Sep 2
Twenty-two fire appliances had been working across vegetation fires on Swamp Rd, Ongaonga earlier today, with high winds making it "difficult" to extinguish the blazes.
Mon, Aug 31
From dyeing, colour masterclasses to spinning and fibre preparation, the annual Knit August Nights expo has it all.
Sun, Aug 30
For two Hastings cat owners, any change would be too late. But they’re determined to speak up in the hope that a crackdown gains traction.
Sat, Aug 29
The pair face multiple charges after police seized methamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis, firearms, cash and assets including a home, drift car and motorbike.
Tue, Aug 25
One was taken to hospital in a critical condition, and another was suffering stab wounds following the alleged assaults yesterday morning.
It was expected to cost about $3.2 million to $3.5 million, with the committee seeking capital funding from the Government to cover much of the cost.
Fri, Aug 21
The list of stolen items included railway crossing bells, a rooftop tent, a wood splitter, a compactor, a cabin and a hydraulic lift.
Thu, Aug 20
