Hawkes Bay
Driving along a flaming Hawke's Bay road
John Wuts and his wife travelled along Waimarama Road today, where a fire was raging. He explains to John Campbell how they could smell smoke, but couldn't see flames, at first... Video, Audio
State of Emergency declared in Hastings District
A State of Emergency has been declared in Hastings after a fire destroyed two properties and threatens many more. Rural Fire Incident Controller John Sutton joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Large blaze in Hastings triggers a civil defence emergency
A civil defence emergency in Hastings has been declared because of a large blaze near the Tuki Tuki river which has already destroyed one house. Audio
Police seek armed and dangerous men
Police are looking for two men in Hawke's Bay who are considered armed and dangerous.
Water inquiry told large numbers of elderly are still recovering
Anecdotal evidence shows a large number of elderly who fell ill from the Havelock North water contamination have never recovered, health authorities say. Video, Audio
Large number of elderly never recovered from gastro outbreak - DHB
Health authorities in Hawke's Bay say there is anecdotal evidence a large number of elderly never recovered from the Havelock North water contamination.
Call for halt on water bottling consents
Hawke's Bay residents are worried record low water levels in the region will get worse when bottling companies reach peak production. Video
Big Dry in Hawke's Bay renews concern over water bottling firms
Hawke's Bay residents are worried record low water levels in the region will get even worse when bottling companies reach peak production. Video, Audio
Manhunt for Zane Lewis
Police say the 26-year-old Hastings man, who allegedly breached release conditions, should not be approached.
Man in critical condition after assault
A man remains in a critical condition after being assaulted in Hawke's Bay.
Napier water restrictions attempt to stave off cuts
Napier residents are being urged to stick to water restrictions this weekend to prevent possible supply cuts.
Inquiry to investigate if McLean Park is fit to host events
New Zealand Cricket has launched an inquiry into McLean Park after a 40 day drought in Napier meant the scheduled Chappell-Hadlee ODI had to be abandoned. Video, Audio
More tests after E coli detected in reservoir
Hawke's Bay authorities are chlorinating the reservoir, but Napier's mayor says residents should not be worried.
Gisborne drought breaks record
Gisborne has recorded the driest January in more than a century.
Poisoned kids' parents: 'Someone needs to take responsibility'
An inquiry into the Havelock North water contamination crisis has reignited anger, with parents of infected children saying someone should lose their job.
E-coli in Hawke's Bay reservoir
A water reservoir that supplies much of Napier is being chlorinated after testing positive for E-coli.
Havelock North locals demand accountability on water crisis
A new report considered by the ongoing inquiry today found it is highly probable contaminated water from the Mangateretere Pond made its way into the bore supplying the town. Audio
Tests reveal source of Havelock North water contamination
The Havelock North drinking water supply was contaminated last year by a surface pond less than 100 metres from the bore, scientific test results obtained by RNZ News show.
20 arrested in drug crackdown
Hawke's Bay police have arrested 20 people and seized tens of thousands of dollars in cash in a massive drugs crackdown.
Council failed to comply with water laws - inquiry
The head of the inquiry into Havelock North's drinking water contamination has criticised the Hastings District Council for failing to comply with drinking water laws.
