The man's arrest followed an Armed Offenders Squad callout on Friday.

Hawks coach Zico Coronel says NBL mentors can learn from the Giants' Jamie Pearlman.

Havelock North man Ray Mettrick received a Queen's Service Medal for services to cricket.

Martin has played 32 test matches for the Black Ferns and now works for the fire service.

Ratima determined to "honour the honour" bestowed.

The awards were for service including to governance, animals, Maori, Pasifika and sport.

Hawke's Bay's wine hub provides an idyllic getaway, writes Eveline Harvey.

The lake and established park surroundings are popular with family, locals and tourists.

Aroz Gilbert, 25, died days before her op, which had been rescheduled with no explanation.

It's taken seven months, but thing are coming right on the farm at Patoka.

Malaysian man poured scalding water on workmate then calmly returned to eating his lunch.

The small affordable housing development was built with the help of Te Puni Kokiri.

Youth being let down by the system according to Police Minister.

Crackdown on gangs shouldn't hinder whānau programmes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

About 100 bulls arrive on the Patoka property tomorrow, but what's next?

Helen Morris made a routine call to her daughter. She had no idea it would be the last.

George Weston Foods to pay for Napier worker's body to be sent back to India.

A spokeswoman for the DHB confirmed a formal review of the incident was underway.

The government's crackdown on gangs is not expected to hinder social programmes for gang whānau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A driver fleeing police dangerously overtook a truck, nearly crashed into a bus.

Rug up warm - more cold temperatures are expected today and tomorrow.

New programmes responsive to young offenders and the way they learn will help communities.

He repeatedly rammed a van full of people on Omahu Rd in Hastings.

Shaun Karauria will spend at least 12 years in jail for the murder.

Toi Tangata has commended the efforts by Ngati Kahungunu to normalise te reo Māori.

The schools are among 15 finalists nationwide in the annual awards.

Today marks 40 years since the police forcibly ended the Bastion Point occupation.

Woman charged in connection with stabbing of woman who was left to be found by a passerby.

A mystery flying object piques the interest of many Hawke's Bay residents.

A van theft and a chippies heist at a corner store mar weekend in Napier.