Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay scrub fire destroys buildings, person hospitalised
Firefighters will remain at the scene of the fire in Hastings overnight.
New Wairoa River management system boosts flood resilience
The design allows the Hawke's Bay river's mouth to be opened more quickly and safely, particularly ahead of forecast heavy rainfall.
SH2 closed near Dannevirke after three-vehicle crash
Five people have been injured, and drivers are being told to avoid the area and expect delays.
More total fire bans take effect in Hawke's Bay
With no rainfall forecast for weeks, the risk is great for a fire getting out of control, a fire chief says.
One dead after single-vehicle crash in central Hawke's Bay
Emergency services were called to the crash site near Flemington south of Waipukurau last night.
Gang gathering prompts increased police for Napier
Police say there will be an increased presence this weekend with gang members expected to attend the unveiling of a headstone.
Ombudsman investigating regional council's role in post-cyclone buyout
Hawke's Bay Regional Council was responsible for putting thousands of properties into categories 1, 2 and 3 after Cyclone Gabrielle hit in 2023.
High meth levels in water lead to Mongrel Mob arrests
Two gang members and an associate have been arrested in Hawke's Bay following an investigation into high levels of methamphetamine in wastewater.
'What are you afraid of?': Proposal to remove mana whenua voice at council fails
A proposal from the new Napier Mayor to remove mana whenua voices and voting rights in the council's standing committees for the next council term has failed.
Beach community moves to highest level of water restrictions
The council suspects the current dry conditions are the main problem.
Police had no grounds to pepper spray man and push into home
The man was later shot with sponge rounds and tasered.
Controversial flag exhibit stolen from Hastings art gallery
A piece of artwork that prompted 101 complaints in a week has now been stolen from a Hastings art gallery.
Watch: Video offers first glimpse of Wairoa's planned flood spillway
After Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, the Hawke's Bay town was given $70 million of Crown funding to provide the town with protection from future flooding.
Hawke's Bay Horse of the Year show cancelled
Held in the Hastings Showgrounds every year in March, it's one of the largest equestrian events in the Southern Hemisphere.
Whangārei man misused customary fishing rights, banned three years
A man has been banned from collecting seafood, after extending his customary authority to issue permits well beyond its boundaries.
One dead after vehicle crashes into Hawke's Bay river
One person is dead after a vehicle crashed into water in Wairoa.
Hawke's Bay farm's agritourism 'terroir'
Set on the coast of Hawke's Bay, Te Aratipi Station offers walkers on the farm views across the bay, from the Mahia Peninsula right around to Mt Ruapehu on a clear day. Audio
Woman ends up in wheelchair after surgery goes wrong
And an earlier mix-up had led to her sister being prepared for surgery as well.
Plea for automated river warning system at Cyclone Gabrielle inquest
A witness has warned the coroner that more people will be harmed, unless councils set alert levels for rivers. Audio
'Shield of a keyboard': Coroner in Cyclone Gabrielle Inquiry defends witness
The coroner says she's been made aware of "unkind" comments being made online about a witness.
