Popular stop-off for motorists and a favourite for holidaymakers, Lake Tūtira, is no longer a safe swimming spot due to its poor water quality. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

One boy suffered head injuries and second a broken leg in the incidents.

Temperatures in the 30s this week mean more work for Quality Roading Services (QRS) routine maintenance manager Gary Jones. He said

A driver found not guilty for killing a Napier kindergarten teacher in a car crash probably caused her death in a failed suicide, a coroner has found.

A man is recovering in hospital after being stabbed and thrown through a window during a late-night scuffle at Napier's McDonald's restaurant on Monday.

Two people were taken to hospital after a fight in Napier McDonald's last night.

South-westerlies dominating the country this summer will continue to deliver wind and cloud to large parts of the country today.

The cruise ship industry is expected to generate more money for the local economy this year, thanks in part to yesterday's Ovation

Hawke's Bay wineries are a wonderful way to have a glass of wine and enjoy fresh local produce, while taking in the stunning views

Julian Dean will never forget the sight of thousands of cycling fans lining the road, cheering him on as he was about to begin a time

Each year people visit brightly lit creatures that decorate the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds for the Fiesta of Lights. Reporter Alice Lock

The honour is thanks to 270 volunteers, Sandra Ibbotson says. The co-founder and co-ordinator of the Napier Community Patrol was

At $74.2 million in the first two weeks of December, Hawke's Bay has topped the country with the biggest increase in Christmas spend, according to the latest Paymark figures. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

What will the weather be doing on Sunday for Christmas?

Almost 600 undersized paua have been returned to the sea near Napier after several large-scale paua busts in one day. Ministry for

A popular fishing competition which earlier this year led to a winner being asked to take a lie-detector test has rewritten the rules

Changes to school toilets unlikely, despite death of 9-year-old boy.

Steve Beere from Mint Restaurant in Napier has been named one of Beef and Lamb New Zealand's five ambassador chefs for 2017. He

A group of three men armed with knives stormed a store in Napier.

With just a week to go the Hawke's Bay Today Christmas Cheer Appeal has been boosted big time with cash, food and gift piles all

Having played golf alongside Sir Bob Charles, Andrew Henare was aware how passionate the 1963 British Open champion was about encouraging

A man and two female friends were lucky to all return to shore relatively unscathed after getting into trouble in choppy seas about a kilometre off Napier port.

Karl Henderson found himself locked outside his burning shop when he realised his dog Stella was stuck inside. Wife Tracy had woken

Laver and Wood have launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe with goals to expand the business and step up their social media for both local and overseas customers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The kids at Onekawa Plunket are the latest victim, as the rate of crime grows across the Eastern Policing District. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hawke's Bay Airport has hired two new senior staff to cater for growth. Former Opus civil engineer Graham Eagles has been appointed

The use of dogs to get a wanted man out of his car has been questioned by the police national dog section in the trial of four police

A Napier woman has turned her life around and is encouraging others to do the same after going through a significant heart event. Chess

A recent "stairdancing" incident in Napier has led police to issue a warning to business and shop employees to keep their belongings

Further proposals to reduce the risk and harm of dog attacks has been given a tentative thumbs up from local animal welfare advocates