Latest fromHawke's Bay

Apple iPad launch a fizzer for provinces
After hyping up the launch of its iPad in New Zealand for Friday, Apple has ignored consumers in the provinces.

Pilot fired for sex with attendant wants job back
A former Air Nelson flight attendant says she has no memory of having sex with a senior pilot, who was sacked over the incident and is appealing.

Large fire guts building in Napier
A large fire has gutted the offices of an iwi authority in Napier this afternoon.

Sip trip hits NZ (+recipe)
Top sommelier Jean-Marie Pratt brings his global quest for tasty tipples Downunder.

He's going to the chapel
Dave Dobbyn, who celebrated 30 years in music last year, is touring the majestic churches, chapels and cathedrals of New Zealand on the 2010 Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour.

Motorist admits reading text before fatal crash
A driver today admitted running into a 93-year-old woman on a pedestrian crossing while distracted by a text message.

Fury at 'fire safe' labels after pyjama blazes
Firefighters have warned of the dangers of "fire safe" clothing labels following the deaths of two men.

Six arrested after gang fight ends in shooting
Armed police remain on alert after a gang confrontation in Wairoa last night ended with a man being shot in the face.

Girl sickened at sight of 'adored' shot pony
Samantha Hall, 12, is so upset by the sight of the wound to her pony's face that she can't bear to tend to the injured animal.