Latest fromHawke's Bay

Couple's book on artist Lindauer climaxes 18-year journey
Almost two decades of research and world travel precede publishing

Hawke's Bay DHB plunged into $6m deficit
Higher than expected patient numbers and reduced savings behind $6.8m deficit.

Charter school founder in 'massive shock' over delay
All except three charter schools now look set to become state or integrated schools.

Wanaka crash: Dead pilot's father survived 15 crashes
Dead Wanaka pilot's father Sir Tim Wallis nearly died in a Spitfire crash

Snow wonder: Ohakune café aims high to cut waste
Off-piste zero waste challenge. Made with funding from New Zealand On Air.

Marae despairs at illegal dump site
Illegal dump site near Te Aranga Marae a concern for Flaxmere residents.

Judge ponders convictions in ocean protest case
Greenpeace claims danger of oil exploration protest at sea was overstated.

Retiring siege hero has eye damage from court assault
Accused to appear in court again next week.

Agents sold nearly 10 houses a day in June
An average of 9.8 houses were sold each day in June, REINZ figures show.

Local Focus: Accidental scaffolder's climb to success
Staffordshire Bull Terrier stands the test of time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tills are ringing in this district with $70m spend
For the first time Hastings retail spending has topped $70m over three months.

The H-Files: A plane, a whistling sound and a thud
Auckland pilot killed in fall from open-top training plane in World War II.

Prison recall confirmed for child killer Tony Roma
It was at least the third time Roma had breached release conditions

Phone ban breach lands sex offender back in jail
He wasn't allowed to use a cellphone, but he used one to call the police.

House fire reignites after being put out
Local community has rallied behind a family who lost their house in Waipawa on Sunday.

Police speak to man after stealthy theft of 10 rifles
The loss was not immediately noticed as weapons disappeared over six weeks.

Thai community's prayer vigil at end
Relief spreads with news the 12 boys and their football coach are safe.

Flaxmere's wound begins to heal
Flaxmere community begins healing process after Kelly Donner's death in March.

Home affordability improving in region
From March to June this year, house-price growth fell by 7 per cent in this region.

Third person dies days after Hawke's Bay crash
A third person died almost a week after a crash in Northern Hawke's Bay.

MIA calls for new safety rules for quad bikes
Some farmers are not keen for new safety rules.

Mum found guilty over failure to get kids to class
She said her children were too sick for school - the school took her to court.

Council's Easter trading plan goes to High Court
The consultation process was wrong, ex-councillor argues.

Teina Pora TV movie: Who plays me? I wasn't asked
Hawke's Bay features Teina Pora dramatisation.