Hawke's Bay
'Leave the library alone': Napier community fighting against Council proposal to close it
Napier City Council is proposing to close the library from 1 July 2025, and keep Taradale's Library open seven days a week - which is about a 20-minute drive away.
'Don't stab me': Victim thought she would die during 'nightmare' knifepoint home burglary
A woman was cut on the face and thought she would die as she tried to force a knife-wielding burglar out of her home.
Person dies following crash between car, cyclist
One person has died following a serious crash between a car and a cyclist in Haumoana this morning.
SheepMaster: Hawke's Bay farm's foray into shedding sheep
Dean Martin has carried on the legacy set by his dad and is not afraid to try new things - from shedding sheep to regenerative agriculture practices. Audio
Rocket Lab nets major Pentagon contract
Rocket Lab, which launches from Hawke's Bay and the US, has won into a significant Pentagon contract, which includes billions to spread around.
'Ego-driven madness': Campaign launched against Ruataniwha Dam
"Sane people would not accept this dam if they knew all the facts," a new group says.
NZ's fruit wins in competitive Vietnamese produce market
NZ apple exporters are trying to capitalise on the increasingly wealthy Vietnamese consumer, while elbowing out global competition. Audio
Protest as town of 70,000 looks to lose after-hours doctors
Hundreds of people took to Napier's streets in protest on Sunday, campaigning against cuts to the city's after-hours health services. Audio
Meet the weed boat driver keeping Hawke's Bay streams flowing
Rodger Shaw reckons he has got one of the best jobs going.
Car wreck left on hill for months: 'Someone will get squashed'
A crashed car left sitting on council land is now in a "precarious position" after months of vandalism, a worried property owner says.
Police investigate allegations of officer assaulting teen
A police investigation is underway into the alleged assault of a 15-year-old boy in Hawke's Bay by police officers.
Hunt on after meteorite crashes in the Hawke's Bay
Hunting for what could be the country's eleventh meteorite is like looking for a needle in a haystack, an expert says. Audio
'Zombie' postboxes leave residents in dark, vital mail piling up
A woman dropped off her bowel screening test into one of the boxes - only to realise two weeks later it was never sent. Audio
The case of the shoebox with $164,080 inside
It is one of many in the ongoing police campaign to seize hundreds of millions of dollars in cash, assets and property from criminals.
Māhia fire came within five metres of building - Mayor
Firefighters are focusing on dampening hot spots at a fire on the Māhia Peninsula that came dangerously close to houses.
Eels returned to stream after being dumped at compost facility
Eels hauled up from a stream during digger work wound up dumped on the ground at a compost facility, infuriating a local environmentalist.
Sightings of Australian Huntsman spider species in Napier
Residents have spotted the species twice in the past few months, and an expert weighs in on if we should be worried. Audio
Police say Wairoa death not suspicious
Emergency services were called to an address on Lucknow Street on Wednesday where a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The team behind New Zealand's future apples and pears
We find out what it takes to produce some of New Zealand's tastiest apples by heading inside Plant & Food Research where they help Prevar create new apple and pear varieties Audio
How About Them Apples ?
We find out what it takes to produce some of New Zealand's tastiest apples by heading inside Plant & Food Research where they help Prevar create new apple and pear varieties Audio