Latest from Hawke's Bay

Local Focus: The lake getting weired

Saving Whakakī, the lake that's sometimes an estuary. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.

Bay helicopter crew assist after Whakaari/White Island tragedy

Crew clocked off at 2am after exhausting, emotionally draining day.

Local Focus: Hunters armed with secateurs

Rose Hunters are saving our gardening history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'A lot of tears': Heartwarming moment Chloe, 9, meets ill boy she raised money for

Chloe Old, 9, saw a video of what Liam Reading was going through, and decided to help him.

Motorcycle crash victims shared 'intense love' of life

Tributes have been paid to the two victims of a crash on the Napier-Taupo Road.

Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo

It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.

'Absolutely no redeeming features': Jules Mikus denied his crime to the end

Street abduction and killing in 1987 changed nation's focus in protecting its children.

Serious crash closes key North Island route

Saddle Rd replaced the Manawatu Gorge as the main route between Hawke's Bay and Manawatū.

Green with envy? Soaring temps blamed for deterioration of Napier streams

Hot temperatures have turned some of Napier's urban streams to bright shades of green.

Memorial garden at Hawke's Bay Hospital damaged as much-loved tree ripped apart in storm

A fallen chestnut tree has caused damage in Hawke's Bay Hospital's memorial garden.

Parents of disabled teen says he deserves to be heard as court case kicks off

Eamon Marshall's family just want to see the emails.

Well known Havelock North motel sold to Hawke's Bay investor

The 19-unit property on Havelock Rd is among the top-rated motels in Hawke's Bay.

She hired a man despite his criminal record. He repaid her with a $150,000 theft

Stole 5 jet skis, computers and vape juice from the boss, then went back to work.

Super Saloon series opener: Mick Quin puts rivals on alert

"Once he was past us it was see you later," defending series champion Cowling said.

Rural Hawke's Bay firefighters fume as 'lowlifes' steal $20k of equipment

As fire spread through the grass, firefighters realised they'd been burgled.

Night heatwave: Hawke's Bay residents urged to remain vigilant against burglars

Cooling properties and cars could be tough, with burglars active in 22C nights.