Latest from Hawke's Bay

Watch: Air NZ passenger removed from flight after refusing to wear mask

"We had to return to the terminal and get security on board to remove her."

Stolen classic Vespa's owner never gave up hope

For three years the search proved fruitless. Then Kim Wright heard the "jungle drums".

Snow for South Island, 'risks' for rest of NZ, as 'big low' looms

The southeasterly will bring snow to the South Island and dry spells for the West Coast.

Fiery crash: Woman dies from injuries after car engulfed in flames

A passenger has also died in a two-vehicle crash in Hawke's Bay.

Preserved graffiti helps Napier Prison gain Historic Place status

It opened in 1872. It doesn't look like it'll ever close.

Punter's fury after TAB refuses to pay out $110,000 win

The TAB has said why he won't be paid out. But the customer isn't happy with the proof.

1000 reimbursed as large Hawke's Bay employer fixes pay error

Heinz Wattie's is contacting ex-employees from between June 2011-2020 over incorrect pay.

The fog's cleared, but 'a bit of rain' for Hawke's Bay over weekend

Residents woke to a foggy start to Friday morning.

Sunburn so bad they're in the burns ward: Dermatologist says it's the tip of the iceberg

"By not protecting ourselves and our children, we set ourselves up for skin cancers."

Four injured in three crashes overnight

Power lines down, road signs broken - it wasn't just the wind causing mayhem.

Lost in mail: Ashes posted to Rotorua end up 900km away

The ashes have ended up at a non-existent Queenstown address.

Roads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rain

Active fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.

Rocket Lab: Nasdaq plans on track

Occasional failures go with the territory, expert says.

'Full to the brim': Clive man's marathon gel pack clean-up at wetlands

The Hawke's Bay Marathon's 8000 participants left more than just footprints behind.

Small Business: Cleaning firm builds app to refresh the industry

Gary Singh explains how a initial setback turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

'One of our toughest days': Rocket Lab suffers third mission failure

Company investigating the "anomaly"; failure comes just before its Nasdaq listing.