Latest from Hawke's Bay

Peak summer: Hotter days to come for Hawke's Bay as 31C Sunday awaits

Sunday swimming at the beach is back on.

Cancer shock: $70k raised for talented young rugby player in two days

Hunter Donghi's family say they are overwhelmed by the support.

Shock as talented young rugby player diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

Hunter Donghi's family thrown into turmoil, but the community's rallying around them.

Crash just a stop on the road for Hawke's Bay teen's speedway career

As Richard Watty approached the wall he thought: "This is going to be a beauty - hold on."

Hawke's Bay hits 90% double dose vaccination milestone on eve of new year

Milestone reached on the morning of New Year's Eve but the "mahi doesn't stop just yet".

Napier storage facility break-in: Man charged with burglary

Storage locker and several other sheds were broken into, with tools and electronics taken.

Smoke alarm saves sleeping Napier man as roaring blaze engulfs house, car and bikes

A house, a car and two motorbikes were ablaze by the time firefighters arrived.

New Covid-19 case detected in Napier

The case was isolating at home an all known close contacts have been identified.

Police to fan out to patrol New Year's Eve gatherings across Hawke's Bay

They would also be educating people about orange traffic light settings.

Flights set to double into Napier as Auckland border reopens, businesses welcome economic boost

An exodus of holiday makers and loved ones from Auckland is set to begin.

Kārearea culprits holding up Tūtira logging caught on camera

The kārearea parents and juveniles holding up Tūtira logging have been caught on camera

Former meth addict turns mother's memory into inspiration to pursue dream

'I started cooking and putting up posts ... Literally in a day I had about 200 followers.'

Beach safety warnings increase after Friday tragedy

Five-year-old named after fatal water incident in Napier

US doctor asked to take English test to practise in NZ

"I do think it would be very different if my name wasn't Ramandeep Kahlon."

A bright spark in electrical training

First in trade skills at high school - now graduated as a No 1 electrical apprentice.

Carols in Cornwall another Covid cancellation

Popular carols cancelled as Covid restrictions make it too difficult to host.

All South Island, several regions were considered for 'green' light setting

Two concerns stopped chunks of the country entering in green.

Hastings Golf Club: Plans revealed for large housing project as part of course upgrade

It'll cost "tens of millions" and will reshape Bridge Pa into a world-class venue.