Hawke's Bay
Heavy rain in Hawke's Bay causes flooding, road closures
Three houses were evacuated and state highways closed as heavy rain in Hawke's Bay caused flooding. Audio
Couple hand $70,000 found on side of road to police
A bag containing more than $70,000 has been handed in to Hawke's Bay police after it was found on the side of a road.
Police release name of woman who died during IronMāori competition
Aucklander Rachel Louise James, 50, died on 4 November in Napier.
Rare native skink colony discovered by nine-year-old
A rustle in the grass led an observant nine-year-old to discover a rare colony of Hawke's Bay skinks, which were previously thought to have only survived in one fenced area.
Iron Māori death: Competitor dies during swim leg of Napier event
A competitor in the Iron Māori competition in Napier has died on the swim leg this morning.
'Very unsettling': Hastings Mayor mindful of impact of rate rises on elderly tenants
Some Hastings seniors are facing having their rents double from early next year.
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail forecast for central Hawke's Bay
Southern Hawke's Bay has been hammered by a severe thunderstorm tonight.
Doggy daycare owners search for new site for cyclone-hit business
Wanted: three to four acres of flat land in the Napier-Hastings area.
Arrest warrant issued for woman after Napier hit-and-run
The victim has life-threatening injuries.
Paralytic shellfish toxins found in Hawke's Bay
The public are advised to avoid collecting and eating shellfish from Pania Reef.
Ex-mortgage broker secured more than $1m for home loans using fake documents - FMA
The woman who was based in Hawke's Bay is accused of using fake pay slips to apply for loans for herself and her clients.
The Dinner Club still bringing people together months after Cyclone Gabrielle
The tables are set, the punch bowl is fulland there is a delicious smell coming from the kitchen.
Heavy rain continues to flood parts of the North Island
The east of the North Island is facing another morning of heavy rain in the wake of ex-cyclone Lola. Audio
Man denies charges over alleged kidnapping of children
A man accused of kidnapping two children and threatening to harm one of them has pleaded not guilty.
Hope blossoms at cyclone-hit cherry orchards in Hawke's Bay
Cherry trees are blossoming at a cyclone-damaged orchard in Hawke's Bay, sparking hopes for a good harvest for Christmas.
Demolition begins of cyclone-damaged Waikare Gorge bridge
Stop-go signs and delays on SH2 between Napier and Wairoa for several weeks.
Hit and run: Napier woman seriously injured in front yard
A hit and run crushed a Napier woman against a tree, leaving her in intensive care with critical injuries yesterday.
National Aquarium's little blue penguin put down due to spinal deterioration
Staff described Dora the kororā as a princess among penguins - charismatic, curious and a little bit cheeky.
Hawke's Bay rugby player pleads guilty to driving charges
He was granted interim name suppression until his next hearing in January.
Man sought after woman assaulted, house fire in central Hawke's Bay
Police say a man has been arrested in relation to an assault in Waipukurau.
