Latest from Hawke's Bay

Mobster jailed after kidnapping girlfriend and 'coward's punch' on female prison officer

Upon hearing the sentence, the man kicked out at a piece of furniture.

Hawke's Bay police seize more than $1m in assets following arrest

The seized property belonged to a 35-year-old man.

More than $1 million dedicated to protect 374.5ha of native forest

Over $1 million of funding will protect 374.5 hectares of native forest in Hawke's Bay.

'We condemn this behaviour': Elderly friends robbed after pokies win

'It strikes at the heart of some our most vulnerable people.'

Fatal crash: The rising sports star who pulled into the path of a wine tanker - and the nine victims who forgive him

Nine RSE workers forgive driver of van and refuse reparation money following fatal crash.

Seriousness of environmental breaches on the rise as the number decreases

The total cost of fines for environmental breaches has more than tripled.

Introducing candidates for Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Inc board elections

Candidates have their say.

Barber says time right for positive change as he eyes Ngāti Kahungunu chair role

Building leadership within the iwi is something Barber feels strongly about.

Taxi driver says switch to LPG is way around high petrol costs

Is converting cars to LPG the solution to rising fuel costs? A taxi driver thinks so.

'Someone in this case is lying,' says Crown

Crown and defence sum up in abuse trial: someone is lying, jury told.

Parents urged to plan ahead, as temporary ECE closures likely

Ministry of Education warns rising Covid cases will impact ECE centres.

Sex abuser gets lengthy sentence for creating 'living hell'

Victims tell court about the impact of years of sexual abuse.

Wairoa doctor takes over national 'taonga'

Wairoa's Dr Sarah-Jane Paine (Tūhoe) leads study into understanding child development

On the menu: Why you should visit Hawke's Bay in late summer

Have an end of season holiday as the sunshine gives a last blessing to ripening grapes.

Covid 19 cases: Remain calm, says principal

Cases continue to rise in Hawke's Bay

Landlord told he can't split power bills between tenants

Tenancy Tribunal rules against landlord who tried to divide power bill between tenants

Housing crisis: Family of eight considers life in a tent after desperate search

A Hawke's Bay family is continuing its fight to find a rental during a housing crisis.

Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge

That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.