Hawke's Bay
'I'm just very sorry': Civil Defence boss apologises to families
"I'm just very sorry that wasn't good enough for your loved ones and we weren't able to save them," Ian Macdonald says.
Parole Board apologises after early release of killer driver
Truck driver Sarah Hope Schmidt ran into a stationary queue of vehicles because she had been distracted by using her phone while driving.
Mongrel Mob leader felt trapped in gang before death
Chapter president Angus Benson, known as Heil Dogg, was feeling under "significant pressure", a coroner says.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hydrologist took two hours to tell Civil Defence about equipment failure
Hawke's Bay Regional Council's flood forecaster has been questioned about whether his language about the flood risk accurately conveyed the urgency and threat to life. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: 'Unlikely' magnitude of flood could be forecast
A hydrologist says the cyclone was expected to be similar to the 2018 flood in Esk Valley, but the peak discharge of water ended up being more than double 2018's amount. Audio
Incumbent regional councillors keep Hawke's Bay seats
All sitting Hawke's Bay regional councillors, who ran for re-election, have won back their seats, progress results suggest.
'Shocked and surprised': New Napier mayor Richard McGrath reacts to victory
Getting back to the basics, avoiding tangents and bringing the community along with council decisions will be on the agenda, the incoming McGrath says.
Mayoral candidate losing by 324 votes yet to concede defeat
Marcus Buddo hasn't conceded the Hastings mayoralty to rival Wendy Schollum yet.
How one family turned Hawke's Bay scrubland into farming gold
Bill Mouat has turned his family's pioneering farming history into a beautifully detailed book called 'Gold Under the Manuka'. Audio
Defective paint forces closure of Napier fountain
Defective paint used by contractors during repairs to a popular fountain in Napier last year has resulted in it being closed again.
Five newcomers vie for Hastings mayoralty
The new mayor of the Hastings District could be revealed on 11 October. Audio
Inclusive marae experience open to all
"All whānau" have the opportunity to immerse themselves in activities and traditions well-known to te ao Māori at three Hawke's Bay marae.
Class action lawsuit lodged against Hawke's Bay Regional Council
A class action lawsuit is being lodged against Hawke's Bay Regional Council this week, alleging incompetence led to 400 properties and businesses flooding in Wairoa last year. Tairawhiti Hawke's Bay… Audio
SH5 Napier Taupō Road reopens after stock truck rolls
One person was seriously hurt while police said there were also animals injured.
What's up with the Napier Woolworths diagonally opposite?
The continued existence of the supermarkets so close to each other has raised plenty of questions. Audio
One dead in Hastings house fire
One person is dead after a house fire in Hastings this afternoon.
'Serious risk': Warning over e-motorbikes
E-motorbikes are heavy, fast, and almost silent, making them a "serious risk to parks, reserves, and reserve users", says the Hastings District Council.
