Hawke's Bay
Chasing Ghosts: Cold-case murders solved decades after the crimes
Cold case murders can be solved, and serial killers unmasked, many years after the original police investigations.
Heavy rain on the East Coast to continue overnight
Up to 100 millimetres of rain is expected across Tairawhiti and Hawke's Bay's Wairoa districts.
Heavy rain warnings for already-saturated Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay
Rain warnings are in place in Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay, with minor flooding already reported and Civil Defence asking people to check on neighbours and whānau.
Police say body found near Mohaka River of missing teen
Police have identified a body found near the Mohaka River mouth in Hawke's Bay last week, as that of a 19-year-old missing man.
Clothing brand Kilt putting employees out of work just a month before Christmas
The company is keeping its retail stores open but closing its Napier factory which has at least 18 staff members.
Prominent Hastings water park reopens after $2.4m makeover
A handful of hardy souls braved heavy rain on Monday to be the first to experience the spruced-up Splash Planet.
Buyout proposed for Cyclone Gabrielle damaged Tinui homes
The Masterton District Council set out details for the $2.5 million proposal on Monday.
Hawke's Bay illegal street racing event sees 200 cars stopped
Hundreds of infrigements were handed out and nine cars were impounded during the police crackdown.
Patience bears fruit as couple reopen cyclone-hit produce business
The roadside sign is worse for wear and the shelves are still a little bare, but Springfield fruit and vege shop is back in business.
Havelock North properties deemed safe again due to flood protection plan
Properties in Havelock North which flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle will again be deemed safe to live in, thanks to a $10 million flood protection plan.
Silt dust causing concern for livestock, pets, and people
Esk Valley residents are concerned about the effect of silt dust on their health and quality of life, as sun and high winds cause dust storms along the valley. Audio
Subdivision rules could be changed to help Cyclone Gabrielle homeowners
People in Hawke's Bay with property deemed too unsafe to live on may soon have a chance to purchase new land close to home.
Body located north of Mohaka River in Hawke's Bay
A body has been located north of the Mohaka River mouth in Hawke's Bay.
Central Hawke's Bay District Council votes to introduce Māori ward
Around 20 people spoke in support of the decision at today's council meeting.
'Kids shouldn't be living in motels': How Hastings cut numbers in emergency housing
At its worst in 2019, two-thirds of the city's motel rooms were being used for emergency accommodation.
Napier man jailed for life over drug-fuelled murder of mum-of-six
Moses Mohi Taua, 49, was sentenced on Tuesday to life imprisonment with no parole for 10 years.
Harvest Hawke's Bay to bring together food, wine and music
Dozens of Hawke's Bay businesses will come together for a wine and food festival on the banks of the Tukituki River, a welcome celebration after the long clean-up following Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle still affecting Napier Port's profits
Napier Port's full year profit has fallen 19 percent as cargo volumes slowed following the February cyclone.
Cyclone-damaged buildings push Napier students off campus
Students of 17 courses at EIT Te Pūkenga will continue to be taught off-campus next year, after the Napier site was badly damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Dozens of charges laid in retail crime crackdown
Hawke's Bay Police have arrested 20 people and laid 100 charges in nine days.
