Union says short-staffing of air traffic controllers represents major safety concern.

An emergency response plan will be based on a magnitude 8.9 quake and tsunami scenario.

Questions asked about why the drop-in cricket pitch isn't being used.

Toto's Africa will have an added ring to it as Napier concert weather set to heat up.

Brian Pritchard's family say no punishment can fill the void left by his death.

Drunk driver hit 100kmh in West Quay bar quarter on a Saturday night.

Inquiries continue into fourth Napier-Hastings homicide investigation in less than a year.

Three youths have been arrested after leading police on a 30-minute chase through Napier.

Napier, Hastings and Blenheim set to share high of 32C today.

Marching Grannies keep the drill alive in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Adam Codlin says the mess he helped clean up on Guppy Rd, Napier was "appalling".

Keep your receipts, especially when withdrawing cash, as a Napier man found out.

A busy time for Whanganui speedway fraternity

People all over the world have come forward with support and offers of help.

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

Solo mum Ana Gray says Wiremu, 7, was diagnosed with autism five years ago.

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

Serious crash on Napier-Taupo highway.

Westshore Beach is in decline and what can be done? Although it was raised in the 1931 earthquake, it is now sinking, causing problems for the suburb and houses beyond. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Blokart Hawke's Bay has a new purpose-built track. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Blokart Hawke's Bay has a new purpose-built track. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

"They don't bring people back from something like that normally."

Nine-month-old baby's death will now be referred to the Coroner.

A year ago Kaiaua was devastated by a monster storm.

Police are talking with people who were in the house when the baby died.

Iwi head wants to guarantee the port stays local.

Group from St Joseph's Māori Girls' College performed in front of thousands in Barcelona.

Jordan Stratton-Pineaha and an accomplice barged into a sleepout armed with a knife.

Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south

Robbers aged 12 to 18 years carried a knife, an iron bar, and a wheel brace.