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Andrew Little says poll pressure key to his 2017 exit, weighs in on Christopher Luxon's leadership woes
'[It's] about understanding the impact you're having on others.'
Latest from Upper Hutt
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Have you seen Anita? Police search for missing Upper Hutt woman
She was last seen wearing a blue beanie, a blue jacket, and dark-coloured trousers.
Natural progression for the festival sees five trustees appointed
Founder Jeremy Tātere MacLeod says the trust will secure the festival’s future.
Bay events celebrating the best of the region's culture, food and history
Hawke's Bay events celebrate Māori language, Cornwall Park, Waipukurau races and more.
Have you seen Anita? Police search for missing 61-year-old in Hutt
Anita Hart was last seen in Upper Hutt yesterday morning.
Hawke's Bay water restrictions begin, record-low aquifer levels recorded
Level 2 water restrictions now apply in Napier and Hastings.
'Oversight' sees drug importer's 'tainted' $20k sitting in police account for 18 years
The cash was linked to a drug ring run from Rimutaka Prison using illicit phones.
'Incredibly red, incredibly vivid': Tongariro fire lights up skies hundreds of kilometres away
Massive fire has made for some eerie coloured skies.
Two crashes, including police car, close SH2 River Road in Upper Hutt
The crashes happened on River Road between Fergusson Drive and Tōtara Park.
Decision nears on 23-metre deep quarry plan west of Hastings
A controversial quarry project was greenlit in 2024, but consentors are reconsidering it.
Lakai and Sititi signal new All Blacks loose forward era
Dynamic, young loose forwards are the future and the now for the All Blacks.
Te Mata Peak fire sparked by fireworks thrown from car, police identify four involved
Native plants were destroyed and it was 'incredibly fortunate' it did not spread further.
Burnoff spreads as restricted fire season begins for Hawke’s Bay
Fire restrictions apply from midday Tuesday across much of Hawke’s Bay.
Insider’s guide: Best spots to visit in Hastings and Havelock North
Skip the tourist traps and explore like a local
New highway, homeless shelter, shingle business: What new councillors want to do
The region’s 22 new councillors will take their oaths in meetings across Hawke’s Bay.
Mitre 10 cuts $71m loss as debt drops sharply
Andrea Scown, CEO for four years, tells how members are battling the tougher economy.
Amalgamation bells ringing – will Wellington councils finally tie the knot?
Local Government Minister Simon Watts says he would 'welcome' reorganisation.
Injuries after two trucks roll on Central Hawke’s Bay highways, nearly 1000 homes without power
MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Hawke's Bay from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday.
Hawke's Bay women's triathlon ditches single-use plastic cups
Reusable cups replaced 1500 single-use ones at this year’s triathlon.
'Kick in the guts': Resene workers walk off job in fight for living wage
Cars honked in support as a couple of hundred people gathered to protest outside Resene.
What’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?
Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.
Staff at one of NZ's most well-known brands to strike, as community covers wages in 'rare display'
Union delegate says offer of an extra 76 cents per hour was a 'slap in the face'.
'Reckless, disruptive, and unacceptable': Police target boy racer meet-up in Upper Hutt
Inspector Simon de Wit said the groups pose a real risk to public safety.
Who's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local elections
Hawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.
50 years in TV news: The cameraman behind some of NZ's biggest stories
Mike Fitzgerald covered the Gulf War, Cave Creek, Pike River, quakes, and terror attacks.
Lotto player wins $1m as Powerball jackpot rises to $15m
Strike Four will also climb to $1.2m in the next midweek draw.
Dinner party wines: How to impress your guests without breaking the bank
Bob Campbell's dinner-party disasters and picks the 15 best wines to accompany the chaos.
The march of the wallaby: Eradication drive begins on Dunedin's doorstep
Since 2011, 22 wallaby sightings have been reported around Dunedin.
Tramper injured after falling into Upper Hutt canyon
The use of a personal locator beacon saved hours on rescue efforts.
How Wellington households must use sprinklers under new water rules
Running a garden hose for 12 minutes uses up one person's total daily average.