Hawke's Bay
Payments extended for Cyclone Gabrielle and flood-hit homeowners
The government will continue weekly accommodation payments until June 2025 to help bridge the gap for homeowners until a decision is made on the future of their property. Audio
Of all sheep and sizes
A large part of Brian Hales' farm recently sold and will soon go into pines. We caught up with the sheep and beef farmer, to find out what was happening to his flock of rare and exotic sheep breeds. Audio
Hawke's Bay flood resilience projects get faster consenting process
The scheme means stop banks and spillways can get underway sooner, the government says.
Hawke's Bay braces for gang leader's tangi
The police minister says he is confident enough measures are in place to maintain order during the tangi of a senior Mongrel Mob member.
Norsewood factory Norsewear a sign of close-knit community
The Norsewear factory in Norsewood is a community affair, with families, an entire volunteer fire brigade and neighbours working alongside each other over the decades. They have been celebrating 60… Audio
Time for talking over, Māori leader says
Ahead of the latest National Hui on Friday, Ngāti Toa Rangatira chief executive Helmut Modlik says it's now time to do the mahi.
Search on for missing Hawke's Bay man
Family have concerns for his well-being of Earle Taka.
Forging through tough times
Blacksmith Jamie Hughes has a niche business crafting knives and hand-forged metalwork for chefs, farmers and tourists from his smithy in Norsewood. Tough economic times means he's feeling it from all… Audio
Anxiety high as residents face more heavy rain
Napier Family Centre says the number of calls seeking help has doubled in a day, and it expects more people to reach out as the wet weather continues.
Bid to backstop local news in tight times
Local newspapers are under pressure and some places have already lost their local news outlets. The Wairoa Star closed last week, but journalists want to keep going. A bid to re-start the Star online…
Meridian Energy's wind farm almost finished despite obstacles
When completed, Harapaki will generate enough electricity to power most of Hawke's Bay.
Vehicle clocked going 130km/h before head-on crash
Two people are fighting for their lives in hospital after a "harrowing" crash, while a 19-year-old has been arrested.
'It's a sad day really': Mayor on closure of Wairoa Star
The final edition of the Wairoa Star goes on sale today with the newspaper closing just over 100 years since it began publishing. Audio
How long is too long in a 24-hour gym? Man fights cancellation for 'loitering'
Hawke's Bay man Arthur Eagle claims he was unfairly evicted after spending all night the gym.
Police appeal for information after death of man in burnt-out car
Patrick Teteni Reweti's body was found in Flaxmere on 26 March.
Man died from brain injury after breathing tube inserted incorrectly
The tube was placed in his oesophagus instead of his trachea - an error that wasn't picked up for 15 minutes.
Three seriously hurt in crash at Hastings roundabout
The road was blocked and motorists advised to take an alternate route.
Future of regional tourism 'dire' if council funding cut
Hawke's Bay could lose out on $250 million a year in visitor spend if its tourism body is forced to close, chair says. Audio
Cattle fatally injured after stock truck rolls
A vet and some farmers helped out at the scene of the incident in central Hawke's Bay this morning.
Mother 'totally shattered' after son beaten to death by Mob associates
Darcy Strickland's mother gave a victim impact statement to the High Court at Napier on Monday as the two men who killed her son were sent to prison.
