Latest from Hawke's Bay

Police up presence for New Year's Eve

More police to patrol Hawke's Bay after last year's disturbance at Waimarama.

Video killed the radio star, but Covid killed Hawke's Bay's last video store

"We're closing because the industry is in lockdown. We can't get any new releases."

Pāua ban at Waimārama 'about managing our kaimoana', says hapū

Line put in the sand by local Māori who told MPI 'enough is enough'.

Sunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possible

The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash flooding

A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.

'How low can you go to steal off a boy in a wheelchair'?

A boy with special needs has had his specially-designed buggy returned to him.

Farmers still dealing with Hawke's Bay drought nine months on

The drought classification, put in place in March, remains for Hawke's Bay.

Why the Napier flood has turned hundreds of modern cars into write-offs

If you took a new-model car out at the height of flood, it could be a ticking time bomb.

How good is Te Mata Park? One of the best in the world

Te Mata Park has been named in the top 10 of the Green Flag Awards.

Vintage $150,000 Cadillac to go under hammer

The Cadillac once languished in a Waipukurau shed after its owner's son died crashing it.

Attempted robbery of Hastings dairy 'terrifying'

Three schools in Hastings were in lockdown after an attempted armed theft in Camberley.

Youth brawl, disorder reported in suburb

Contrary to witness reports, police did not believe the incident was gang-related.

Infant in stable condition after near-drowning in Napier

A child is in a stable condition at Starship Hospital after a near drowning

Horror Hawke's Bay crash: 3 killed on way to work identified

High school student among the three killed in Hawke's Bay crash.

Residents want company out over putrid smell hanging over Waikato town

Prevailing winds blow an 'egregious heavy stink of a putrid nature' over the Waikato town.

Ex-Australian TV presenter sentenced over Trade Me frauds

Ex-Australian TV presenter Simone Wright sentenced over 'dying child' Trade Me frauds.