New ZealandFirefighters, chopper kept busy fighting rubbish dump blazeFirefighters are working in warm conditions to douse the fire at Te Hauke, south of Hastings.17 Dec 10:54 PM
New ZealandPower restored to Gisborne and East CoastFinal repairs were made this morning to high voltage lines which were brought down when a light plane crashed, killing the two people on board.17 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandChemical spill at Napier PortAn area of Napier Port has been cordoned off while firefighters deal with a chemical spill.16 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandFatal shark attack: Swim of terrorIt was Hawke's Bay's only known fatal shark attack, and 120 years on the death of Bright Cooper is still shocking.16 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandMan's hands cut trying to fend off robbersA group of three men armed with knives stormed a store in Napier.15 Dec 04:57 AM
New ZealandWater supply inquiry retiresA government inquiry chairman has thanked two councils for their efforts which resulted in Hawke's Bay Regional Council dropping its 13 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandContamination cause focus after prosecution droppedHastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says without a prosecution, councils can focus on finding the cause of the Havelock North water contamination13 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil backs down from prosecutionHawke's Bay Regional Council has backed down from prosecuting Hastings District Council over water breaches relating to the gastro 12 Dec 04:31 PM
New ZealandHavelock North water supply hearings beginHearings on the Hastings District Council's intention to use a Brookvale bore to augment Havelock North's water supply in coming months 12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandIncreased risk of massive quakeGNS Science says the probability of a big quake has increased following the Kaikoura earthquake.12 Dec 03:42 AM
New ZealandGreens hail joint hui on water issuesA joint summit on Heretaunga Plains water issues is an opportunity to start changing the way people think about water, says Green 11 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandChoppy seas catch out fun-seekersA man and two female friends were lucky to all return to shore relatively unscathed after getting into trouble in choppy seas about a kilometre off Napier port.11 Dec 07:16 PM
New ZealandCouple left homeless and jobless after fireKarl Henderson found himself locked outside his burning shop when he realised his dog Stella was stuck inside. Wife Tracy had woken 11 Dec 04:00 PM
SportLocal projects get funding boostThe Eastern and Central Community Trust has given an injection of funds to help multiple local projects get on their way. The Porangahau 11 Dec 07:21 AM
BusinessWatch NZH Local Focus: Crowdfunding call for Hawke's Bay bat boutiqueLaver and Wood have launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe with goals to expand the business and step up their social media for both local and overseas customers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Dec 06:29 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Crowdfunding call for Hawke's Bay bat boutiqueLaver and Wood have launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe with goals to expand the business and step up their social media for both local and overseas customers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch09 Dec 06:28 AM
CrimeWatch NZH Local Focus: Kids forced inside after shade sail stolenThe kids at Onekawa Plunket are the latest victim, as the rate of crime grows across the Eastern Policing District. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Dec 02:18 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Kids forced inside after shade sail stolenThe kids at Onekawa Plunket are the latest victim, as the rate of crime grows across the Eastern Policing District. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch07 Dec 02:10 AM
New ZealandSummer temperatures hit 30CParts of the North Island are expected to hit 30 degrees today, with Hawke's Bay getting the biggest dose of the sun's rays.06 Dec 10:31 PM
New ZealandBike theft has a happy endingThe vigilant handiwork of a Taradale community constable is to thank after two pensioner's stolen bikes were returned to them yesterday. Evie 05 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandDogs boss questions arrest optionsThe use of dogs to get a wanted man out of his car has been questioned by the police national dog section in the trial of four police 05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMemorial garden donations stolenMoney collected to keep the memorial garden at the Hawke's Bay Hospital pristine was stolen on Sunday. A bucket was placed by the 05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar in Waipawa River in Hawke's BayA car has gone into the Waipawa River in central Hawke's Bay.05 Dec 04:37 AM
New ZealandTaupo to stage IronMaori eventKelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsRACING: Maori from around the country travel to Hawke's Bay each year to compete in IronMaori. PHOTO/HAWKE'S 04 Dec 10:34 PM
EntertainmentLinda Hall: In Harry Potter's defenceToday I'm using my pen (computer actually) as a wand to defend Harry Potter. I know I wrote about Brian Tamaki a few weeks ago but 04 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandShoplifting 'season' approachingA recent "stairdancing" incident in Napier has led police to issue a warning to business and shop employees to keep their belongings 04 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandProposals to reduce dog harmFurther proposals to reduce the risk and harm of dog attacks has been given a tentative thumbs up from local animal welfare advocates 04 Dec 06:00 PM
CrimeKeys, car stolen as woman sleepsPolice were late yesterday still looking for a car stolen after a burglar person took its keys while breaking into in the burglary 04 Dec 04:47 PM
New Zealand19yo slashed across face in barA woman is left "feeling ugly" after being hit in the face with a wine glass at a bar.04 Dec 04:01 PM
EntertainmentU, Me, Peace festival returnsA free cultural and music festival which was held in Napier every December for 13 years is being revived next weekend after a break 04 Dec 07:16 AM
BusinessBay councils' staff costs rise $3.5mBay councils' staff costs rose almost $3.5 million last year. Hastings District, Napier City, Hawke's Bay Regional and Central Hawke's 04 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandSerious pub assault: Woman arrestedA woman has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a teenager at the Thirsty Whale pub in Napier this morning.04 Dec 03:26 AM
New ZealandHot stuff! Summer starts to roll inPeople across New Zealand have been basking in today's sunshine as the first weekend of summer did not disappoint.04 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: The positive power of peersIt's unusual to get diabetes if you're under 20. So diabetic teens from across Hawke's Bay have come together to share their stories, make new friends and have fun. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Dec 05:43 PM
