Hawke's Bay
The region where average salaries are higher than Auckland
Jobs in the east coast now pay about $300 more per year on average than in the City of Sails - but there is a catch.
'Devastated not defeated': Winery reopens a year after Cyclone Gabrielle
A winery in the Hawke's Bay is preparing for a good quality harvest a year after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hastings families pay tribute to those killed in Cyclone Gabrielle
More than 500 people, including families of those who died, some still displaced, gathered at the Civic Square in Hastings to commemorate the anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Government 'determined to accelerate' cyclone recovery - Luxon
The prime minister says there will be more support to come for regions still dealing with cyclone recovery.
Pilot recalls emotions and panic of Gabrielle rescues
"There was shock and disbelief by those occupants ... losing everything, their pride and joy," Joe Faram says. Audio
Musicians and crew left hanging after music festival collapses
The company behind a Hawke's Bay music festival has collapsed, leaving dozens of musicians and crew thousands of dollars out of pocket.
'The very, very best of New Zealand' - Luxon
An Appreciation Day in Hastings for Cyclone Gabrielle volunteers heard countless stories of ordinary people who did extraordinary things.
Homeowners await plan for safeguards, a year on from flooding
The flood-ravaged town of Wairoa is just weeks away from a decision on how the town will be protected from being inundated yet again.
Watch: Luxon announces $63m in new funding for Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell are in Hawke's Bay, one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle.
One year on, search for man missing since cyclone continues
A magnometer drone, which can identify large metallic objects buried underground, is being used in the search for the missing Gisborne man.
At least 50 lambs dead after van and stock truck crash, overturning trailer
More than 300 lambs were on board and the driver is being praised for avoiding an even more serious collision.
Good News: The stories that cheered us up this week
Perfect pass rates, a bar full of redheads and a new dark sky park for the South Island are among this week's feel-good stories.
Partially sunk boat seen leaking fuel was taking part in fishing competition
Fuel has been seen leaking from a boat that partially sunk while taking part in a Hawke's Bay fishing competition near the Port of Napier.
Motorbike rider dies in hospital following crash
A motorbike rider who was critically injured in a crash in Hastings last month has died in hospital.
A hundred red heads walk into a bar, but it's no joke
Why an army of red heads gathered on Thursday night. Audio
Homeowners outraged at proposal they pay council back for demolition costs
One resident said they had nothing left to give. Another said their community had been blindsided.
Hawke's Bay residents hit by Cyclone Gabrielle offered free counselling sessions
As the anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle approaches, affected residents in Hawke's Bay are being offered free counselling sessions to help them deal with the fallout.
Slip reduces SH5 in Hawke's Bay to one lane
A slip has reduced State Highway 5 at Te Pōhue to one lane.
Napier's Marine Parade to be cleared of woody following risky fires
People had been using the debris left behind by Cyclone Gabrielle as fuel for beach fires.
