Second wastewater discharge into Wairarapa river this year
Almost half a million litres of wastewater has flowed into Ruamahanga River this year.
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Wind and heat create havoc in the Bay: flights cancelled, trampoline stops traffic in Napier, fires sparked
Temperatures reached as high as 34 degrees around Hawke's Bay.
Firefighters save house and pine plantation
"It was a great save by our fire brigades. I think I owe them a beer."
Local Focus: Santa, Elton and Danica
Thanks to Santa, Danica Bryant is playing Elton John. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Santa set Danica on road to Elton gig
Thanks to Santa, Danica Bryant is playing Elton John. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
In the deep end: Teen lifeguard saves struggling 80-year-old's life
The man was one of six saved on the beach by lifeguards in the past three days.
Rideshare service Ola arrives in Napier and Hastings
The local launch is part of an expansion for Ola across 11 new cities and towns in NZ.
Local Focus: Tsunami risk for Napier thousands
Thousands would perish from major tsunami. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
15,000 people in Napier would 'have difficulty' escaping tsunami - GNS
"Based on the modelling, 15,000 would have difficulty". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police called to Hawke's Bay Airport over 'disruptive' plane passenger
Police were called to Hawke's Bay Airport after flight crew had issues with a passenger.
Taradale shooting: Top cop says gangs could walk free if residents won't testify
Community asked to come forward.
Hawke's Bay to get Rangatahi Court as fight to keep troubled teens out of gangs ramps up
Marae-based court will sit in April, a "significant" step to keeping teens out of gangs.
Local Focus: Dog attacks on sheep increasing
Hastings dog attacks continue into summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Elton's secret Hawke's Bay itinerary revealed (sort of)
It's his first time in Hawke's Bay. He's in for a treat.
Local Focus: Crate success for Napier's recycling
Limit of three crates each leads to imaginative filling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Napier's recycling programme a crate success
Limit of three crates each leads to imaginative filling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Teacher shortage still critical in provincial areas
Teacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.
Disabled teen gets $4 a day for food
A disabled teenager gets less funding for food than a prisoner in police cells overnight.
Four more arrests after firearms incident in Taradale
"This is a difficult time for our communities": Police.
Ahuriri's pop-up sandpit has become so popular, it's getting messy
Council is asking residents to pick up pieces of plastic or broken toys on beach.
Woman discharged after car crashes into tree in Central Hawke's Bay
Woman discharged from hospital after a single-car crash at 8.40am on River Rd, near Otane.
Person injured after attack by a group of people in Onekawa
A person suffered minor injuries after being attacked by a group of people in Napier.
Wairoa petrol drive off: Car spiked at Bayview after police chase, occupants flee
The occupants of the vehicle fled the scene and are yet to be found.
How to stop the violence: Hawke's Bay iwi's plan to turn 'gang colours to hi-vis colours'
Māori leaders discuss solutions to gang problems in Hawke's Bay.
Letters: Unhappiness with DHBs' structure
The health system review panel's interim report suggests a big shake-up is on the way.
Free food event on Saturday aims to promote wellbeing
Free food and information of offer at Kowhai Park on Saturday, January 25.
Chilled Eliza McCartney teeing up for European season
Charitable gold-coin entry fee a win-win for cancer and elite pole vaulters in NZ.
Napier-Hastings in top six least affordable cities in NZ for housing
Napier-Hastings housing now costs more than seven times a median income.
Disabled woman left without home help over Christmas break
Her assigned days fell on public holidays.
Man injured, gunshots fired in Taradale during mass gang brawl
One man was injured after incident at Taradale shopping centre.
Summer stunner: 30C on the cards for lucky few
It will beach time for most of New Zealand today.
Old hospitals leave patients and staff in pain
Risks identified include "extreme" age of buildings that aren't fit for purpose.
Social work agencies across the country are turning away applicants
Family Help Trust in Christchurch have lost four social workers due to the pay gap.