Hawke's Bay
Man charged for allegedly trying to meet young teen for sex
He faces three counts of indecent communication with a young person under 16, and one of travelling to meet a young person/sex grooming.
Two men shot in Hastings
One of the men was reportedly seriously injured, while the other was reported to have been moderately injured.
Another man arrested in relation to murder of Ariki Rigby
A 29-year-old Havelock North man has been charged with being a party to arson.
Three men arrested after large vegetation fires in Waipawa
Three significant fires were sparked from fireworks being shot out of the window of a vehicle.
Māhia Peninsula project hopes to prevent tragedies at sea
A new project to improve VHF radio coverage and cell phone service on Māhia Peninsula is hoped to prevent tragedies at sea after the death of three Gisborne fishermen in the area. Audio
Youth councillors given voting rights on committees
It's a controversial move, but the mayor pushed the proposal over the line. Audio
Crime-riddled alleyway to be permanently shut
It comes after complaints of damage to properties and fences, trespassing, theft and burglary from residents adjacent.
The storied history of 42 Morris Street, Napier
A house at 42 Morris Street in Napier has a long and varied history. Audio
Gale and snow warnings issued for next two days
Severe gales are expected, as well as snow and strong winds that could approach gales in parts, MetService warns.
Nine arrested after early morning gunshot
Nine people have been taken into custody after a shot was fired in Napier overnight.
Meet 'Judy Drench', the country's newest fire truck
Hawke's Bay Airport's brand new fire truck has a brand new name - with 'Judy Drench' winning the naming competition. Audio
Hoped new data on Hawke's Bay aquifers will reduce risk of contamination
The project looked at the region's freshwater aquifers and will inform policies to reduce the risk of drinking water contamination.
Man charged with murder of Ariki Rigby
The teenage girl's body was not discovered for two days, after police failed to realise there was a body inside a burned-out car.
Fire crews work to damp down fire near Hastings
The fire broke out on the third floor of a building being demolished.
Police use gang conflict warrant to arrest five in Wairoa
The gang members were charged with a range of offences, including possession of offensive weapons and drugs.
Wairoa flooding could have been reduced if river bar's crest lowered - report
A contractor advised the regional council of an alternative option before the flood - but the council misunderstood.
East Coast mayors call to make Eastern Institute of Technology a standalone institution
EIT was critical to their recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, the group of mayors said.
Wairoa mayor, iwi leaders reject reviews into town flooding
The reviews - which found the flooding was caused by natural phenomena - were not independent, mayor says.
'Pure luck' Wairoa residents were evacuated amid flooding
Juanita Savage was woken by her daughter at 4am, and checked her emails. If she hadn't, the outcome could have been very different. Audio
Fluff up those pillows for those in need
Hawke's Bay charity Re-Source takes old pillows destined for landfill and cleans them up for people in the community that need them. It's a scheme that's seen 1200 pillows of varying condition go… Audio
