New ZealandInvestigation after home damaged by firePolice and fire investigators will be working out what caused a blaze that damaged a Hawke's Bay home.19 Feb 04:44 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Liv's wishLiv Fountain is desperately raising funds for life-changing spinal surgery in the US which will not only improve her spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, but could make her dream to walk up steps a reality. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Feb 12:32 AM
New ZealandHearty roast to send off firefightersFirefighters who came to the rescue and battled the fires across the Hastings district were given a top send-off last night. About 15 Feb 07:17 PM
New ZealandBrownlee questions emergency responseCivil Defence minister questions the emergency response to the Port Hills fires, which have destroyed five houses and caused hundreds to flee.15 Feb 08:15 AM
New ZealandNZ seeing 'the worst' of fire seasonNew Zealand is now experiencing the worst of the fire season, a top officer says, with a dangerous combination of high temperatures and low relative humidity creating tinder-dry conditions across eastern hot-spots.14 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandCrews fighting fire in high spiritsIt's a long, hot slog fighting a fire as big and complex as the one in the Hawke's Bay in the blazing heat. But it's also satisfying work.14 Feb 12:08 AM
New ZealandGales for Hawke's Bay as blazes continueHigh winds to bring more misery to fire crews fighting bush blazes today, but no rain where it is needed.13 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandPower restored after fireUnison restored power to about 700 customers last night after it was cut during the blaze along Waimarama Rd. Unison relationship 13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaimarama Rd reopened after day of fire dramaTwo bus-loads of school children are among those who have been escorted out of a Hawke's Bay fire zone, as several large fires burn throughout the district.13 Feb 05:31 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Fire fuels emergency statusA state of emergency has been declared in the Hastings District as emergency services battle several fires across the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandHomeless families forced from motelsHawke's Bay is facing a housing crisis with moteliers saying dozens of people squeezed out of emergency motel accommodation due to 12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak still affecting many elderly residentsA large number of elderly people have still not recovered from last year's campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North, the inquiry panel 09 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan critical after incident on Haumoana cyclewayA man is fighting for his life after being found unconscious on a cycleway in Haumoana yesterday morning. Police found the man about 06 Feb 04:26 PM
New ZealandDriver killed in Hawke's Bay crash namedThe woman killed in a two car crash in Hawke's Bay yesterday was 25-year-old Jennifer Eriha, police have confirmed.04 Feb 07:16 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car crash in Hawke's BayA person has died in a car crash in Hawke's Bay tonight.03 Feb 06:49 AM
New ZealandSunblock needed for Waitangi weekendThe weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandClosed police station frustrates bag-snatch victimA Napier resident was horrified when he found the Napier police station closed not once, but twice as he tried seeking help after 01 Feb 04:16 PM
New Zealand20 arrested in Hawke's Bay drug bustTwenty people have been arrested after a five-month police operation aimed at preventing the supply of methamphetamine and cannabis.01 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandWater inquiry kicks off with boresSheep faeces were the likely cause of last year's gastro outbreak, an inquiry into the contamination of the Havelock North water heard 30 Jan 04:16 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Anti-GM campaigners seek social media supportAnti-GM campaigners have launched a video on social media urging the Māori party to condemn Government's proposed changes to the Resource Management Act, which would remove their right to remain GM Free. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Jan 08:45 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Uncovering Napier's buried historyWalking tours of the Napier Cemetery, nestled within Napier's Botanical Gardens, reveals a rich history of the city between 1855 and 1917 - a Napier before the earthquake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Jan 08:59 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: 'Let's not leave the band aid on''Water Stories #5: The support for an online petition calling for the removal of chlorine from Hastings and Havelock North's water continues to grow. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum spared jail after son dies in crashKim Crous was checking Google Maps on her smartphone when she ploughed into a vehicle which had stopped for roadworks in April last year.23 Jan 09:31 PM
PoliticsEditorial: Ratepayers need to be part of decision-makingI reckon that more often than not these days ratepayers scratch their heads at the decisions that unelected officials make in councils 23 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandWater runs out as aquifer level dropsThe low water level in the Heretaunga aquifer is making itself felt outside of Hastings. Residents and businesses not connected 19 Jan 06:15 PM
New ZealandMan who didn't show up for Xmas dinnerA Hawke's Bay man's body lay undiscovered in his home for weeks.16 Jan 05:46 PM
New ZealandRoads melting under Hawke's Bay heatTemperatures in the 30s this week mean more work for Quality Roading Services (QRS) routine maintenance manager Gary Jones. He said 11 Jan 05:55 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: 'My way of saying thank you'Watch NZH Local Focus: Daniel Lee is walking the length of New Zealand to raise money for the rescue helicopter that helped save his life.10 Jan 11:35 PM
New ZealandVictory after long battle for compoPatient battles through two reviews and three court cases to prove that his treatment injury happened at the time of surgery.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKnife stuck in teen's legA 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.10 Jan 07:46 AM
New ZealandMotorcycle gathers dust after crashMike Middleton hasn't touched his motorbike since February 7, 2016 - the day his son, Rhys, was killed.08 Jan 09:54 PM
New ZealandPolice seek missing Hastings manPolice are seeking 24-year-old Cameron Taik who was last seen on Wednesday night at his home address in Mayfair, Hastings.06 Jan 11:12 PM
New ZealandDairy owners assaulted over loaf of breadThe owners of a dairy are upset and shocked after a dispute over a loaf of bread escalated to an assault and threats from an axe-wielding woman.05 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandUN Resolution on Israel condemned by KiwisTo the sound of 200-300 voices chanting "live, live, Israel, resolution go to Hell", Hawke's Bay pastor Nigel Woodley stood outside 30 Dec 02:45 AM