Hawke's Bay
AI takes on human for wine disease-spotting supremacy
A human is competing against an AI on a project aimed at detecting a disease costing the New Zealand wine industry millions.
Destiny Church, rainbow community clash over drag queen performance
A rainbow community supporter has described Destiny Church protesters as hypocrites during a heated stand-off at Gisborne Library.
Hawke's Bay mayors defend Cyclone Gabrielle response after critical report
They are defending the Civil Defence response to Cyclone Gabrielle but agree that emergency management systems need to be overhauled. Audio
Trust in Civil Defence broken, residents say after damning report
An independent review found Civil Defence was not prepared for Cyclone Gabrielle, and the "worst case scenario" was not planned for.
As it happened: Police give update after Gisborne brawl left two dead
The man arrested after the brawl was an uninvited guest to the 21st birthday party, police confirm.
Open fires banned in Hawke's Bay
The region has dried out and no rain is forecast in the next 10 days, heightening the risk of wildfires.
Speed and scale of Cyclone Gabrielle overwhelmed officials - report
The national emergency management system "sets up good people to fail", a review has found.
Probe into Civil Defence response to Cyclone Gabrielle to be released
A long-awaited report scrutinising Hawke's Bay Civil Defence's response to Cyclone Gabrielle will be made public today.
One dead after quad bike crash in Crownthorpe, Hawke's Bay
The crash happened on a private property near Hastings on Saturday afternoon.
Mantle of IronMāori triathlon passed
Fifteen years after its launch, the annual indigenous triathlon, IronMāori, is entering a new stage as its founders step aside.
21 arrested in police shoplifting operation
Those arrested are facing dozens of charges that also include threatening to kill and robbery.
Chemo services to remain in Wairoa permanently
Wairoa patients will continue to be able to get chemotherapy treatment locally rather than having to drive hours into Hastings. Audio
Role of schools in disasters 'seems to have been ignored' - report
A report by the teachers union has shown more support, funding and emergency supplies are needed for schools to respond to future storms.
Two homes, Harley, cars, $80,000 seized in police raids
A 37-year-old man is facing meth and firearm charges following a police operation.
RSE workers go to court after some pay packets reduced to zero
Money was unlawfully taken for travel, wet weather gear and storage, leaving them wageless, workers claim.
From woolshed to bed - two sisters spin their homeware dreams
How did two sisters design throws and blankets using lambs wool from the family farm? Kate Cullwick and Prue Watson share the secret to their Foxtrot Home business success and why it's essential to… Audio
Hawke's Bay crash kills two
Both died at the scene, and a third person was critically injured.
Reefer madness: Police get two-for-one deal in cannabis bust
A cannabis grower's stash has gone up in smoke after an ill-advised call to the cops.
Flood protection had no chance against Gabrielle - report
Data from 20 Hawke's Bay sites shows the cyclone produced the largest floods on record at 13 of them.
Truck crash closes Hawke's Bay expressway
The Hawke's Bay Expressway will be closed northbound until this evening, after a truck hit the barrier this morning. The Hawke's Bay Expressway will be closed northbound until Friday evening,...