Latest from Hawke's Bay

One summer left: The beach where the climate-change hourglass trickles

A once-vibrant waterfront now littered with bach corpses, eerie reminders of summers past.

Stash of cash found on side of road

'Goodness gracious,' said Yvonne Thacker as she spotted a wad of notes.

Ice cream supplies melting away as heatwave kicks in

Lines of up to 25 minutes for an ice cream as some outlets run out.

Shellfish collector saved from drowning by fishermen and swimmer

Man saved from drowning by fishermen and passer-by

Road toll close to 2017 tally

Crashes have closed state highways at Karapiro and between Taupo and Napier.

Head-on collision on Napier-Taupo highway

Serious crash on Napier-Taupo highway.

Breast cancer sufferer devastated Govt won't fund 'wonder drug'

Blow for stage four breast cancer sufferers as Pharmac decides not to fund Ibrance.

Huge queues as thousands head away for New Year

Keep calm and carry on: We have NZTA information about the traffic hotspots in your area.

Body of swimmer recovered from Hawke's Bay waterfall

The swimmer had gone missing yesterday evening after diving into the water.

Swimmer missing at waterfall after dive

A search and rescue operation has been launched.

Local Focus: Operatunity a dream opportunity for musicians

Operatunity is the country's most successful touring music company. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Operatunity a dream gig for musicians

Operatunity is NZ's most successful live music company. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Marae stabbing victim never wants to remember her 21st

The young woman was stabbed and beaten at her birthday party.

Local Focus: New Zealand's best school production is in Flaxmere

Flaxmere Primary School production on kauri dieback. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Christmas At the Park a local hit

Christmas At the Park 2018. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Not guilty plea in dead eels case

Nearly 2000 eels were found dead in Canterbury creek in April.