Hawke's Bay
Driver drank, took meth, fought, before collision killed child
A drunk woman who was also high on methamphetamine was driving to the home of the woman she was convinced was sleeping with her partner when she fatally ploughed into a young girl who was biking with…
Gang gathering prompts increased police for Hawke's Bay
Police have made plans to minimise any disruption to residents and holidaymakers.
Protesters condemn Ruataniwha Dam investment: 'There's been no transparency'
The electricity distributor's board is putting $100,000 towards a re-scope of the controversial project. Audio
'Dangerous and, frankly, stupid' - Police fear as dirt bikes illegally taken on footpaths
At least two people have been injured by riders using dirt bikes illegally on roads, footpaths and parks.
Napier port profits show recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle
The port of Napier has had a strong profit rebound.
Excitement afoot in rural village over Defence Force sock contract
The Norsewood-based factory beat a number of serious international competitors to secure the deal. Audio
More than 100 jobs on the line as Napier City Council eyes restructure
Many staff, some with decades of service, had been told their positions may no longer exist.
Arson, gunshots, fatal crash all in Wairoa over weekend
Three violent but unrelated crimes have resulted in charges for three men.
One person dies in Wairoa car crash
A person has died in a fatal car crash in Hawke's Bay.
Firefighters extinguish scrub fire at landfill
Firefighters have extinguished a scrub fire that had been burning near Wairoa's landfill since Thursday afternoon.
'This is another insult': Rate payers face triple water bill
Water rates in Central Hawke's Bay are set to surge over the next decade, and residents wonder how they'll pay. Audio
Hastings: Plans for $2.5 million inner-city development
The project follows a four-year search by the council for the right development partner.
Person dies after Hawke's Bay crash
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash near Takapau on Tuesday morning.
Neighbour on street where teen killed in 'violent disorder' plans to leave
The police cordon has been lifted at the scene of a homicide in Napier where a teenage boy was killed, and another injured.
Shock for residents after homicide inquiry begins into death of teen
A resident heard loud music and noise hours before and then awoke to find police officers in her neighbourhood.
Teenager dies after 'disorder incident' in Napier
Another was seriously injured following a suspected group altercation early Sunday morning.
Four-wheel drive vandals destroy 38 pōhutukawa trees
Early estimates to replace the damage on Napier's Marine Parade came to $20,000
Boutique dairy company in Havelock North to close down after 15 years
Havelock North-based boutique dairy company Origin Earth is closing down after 15 years of providing customers with locally sourced sustainable products.
