It is usual practice for people under in investigation to remain on full pay, says the PM.

The transition from Winter to Spring often brings turbulent weather, MetService says.

It is 35 years since Kirsa Jensen vanished near the Tutaekuri River.

Stability in school rolls has improved most for low-decile, Māori and Northland children.

Hawke's Bay find their groove to score 36 points in the second half.

Wanganui Samoa still alive in High Commissioners Cup after last minute victory

CHB is facing big sewage costs, again. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A second arrest has been made following an incident at the Moteo marae last week.

Multi-agency approach needed to stamp out synthetic drugs, Nash says.

US facility will not seek accreditation - tap turned off for new fruit varieties.

Train and vehicle collide

Youth stole car, brandished knife and robbed service station.

Wanganui rep teams and Heartland Hurricanes fall to heavy defeats to strong opposition

Bay-born fullback was arguably New Zealand rugby's first superstar.

"When we got there it was well involved and pretty much destroyed."

NZ's East Coast is in the firing line for NASA's space junk.

A Housing New Zealand property has around-the-clock on-site security.

Fake Red Cross collectors asking for cash target Hawke's Bay suburbs.

The Rainbow Warrior sails to Napier later this year as part of the Oil Free Seas Tour.

Research suggests retirement village development adds significantly to the local economy.

Bishop Brian Tamaki shared his Destiny Church's "Man Up" message with gangs.

Hard contact led to basic infringements as Hawke's Bay team roars home in last 10 minutes

Team must experience wet weather rugby before the Heartland Championship begins.

High Commissioners Cup campaign kicks off on Saturday.

Whitebaiting is more than catching fish say Hawke's Bay Locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Primary school principals and teachers took to the streets for better pay.

'She was a humble young lady, with a radiant smile, and with a quirky sense of humour.'

Elderly couple could face punishment for illegal burning.

Hawke's Bay's table of plenty is about to be extended, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Players push their claims to be consider for Heartland squad if required.