Indigenous | RotoruaWai Ariki spa awarded global recognition Wai Ariki is picking up national and international awards — but what does that success actually mean for Ngāti Whakaue?1 hour ago
1tahiNational | Rugby‘A kauri has fallen’: Tributes pour in for Cheryl Waaka Tributes are flowing for two-time Rugby World Cup winner Cheryl Waaka as the former Black Fern is returned to her marae in Tāheke, Hokianga.1 day ago
2ruaNational | SportsRugby legend Cheryl Waaka dies aged 56The two-time Rugby World Cup winner’s death was confirmed in a post to social media by Kaikohe Rugby Football Club, where she served as club president.2 days ago
3toruIndigenous | Te Tai TokerauHokianga farewells kaumātua and community leader John KlaricichHokianga has lost one of its respected kaumātua, with John Klaricich remembered for decades of service to his community, Māori heritage and whenua.1 day ago
4whāWhakatau | Ikaroa-RāwhitiLabour loyalty runs deep in Ikaroa-Rāwhiti, new poll showsLabour leads Ikaroa-Rāwhiti; Tangaere-Manuel ahead, strong performance ratings. Greens gain, TPM dips. Cost of living tops local issues; Te Tiriti priority for next government.1 day ago
5rimaRegional | Hawke's BayPost-settlement entity invests in Gull merger to give its whānau 25c a litre off fuelPeople who whakapapa to the Hawke’s Bay town of Wairoa are getting a reprieve at the pump amid soaring fuel costs.4 days ago
6onoWhakatau | PoliticsThe election debate came to our marae – and the kōrero went deeper than politicsANALYSIS: Take away the cameras, the stage and the political spin, and what is left is a much more personal conversation – between candidates and the whānau they want to represent.1 day ago