Hawke's Bay
'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.
Person seriously injured after car fire inside shed at wreckers
Fire and Emergency said the fire was now extinguished and three fire trucks and one support vehicle remained onsite.
Unease in Wairoa after two properties shot at by rival gangs
There's a sense of unease in Wairoa after two private properties have been shot at by rival gangs in the past ten days. In response, Police have invoked new powers to help dial down tensions between… Audio
Hawke's Bay's economic development agency chief executive, board resign
The decision comes after a review into regional architecture, which recommended a merger and formation of a new coordination office.
Runner 'shocked' as herd of cows break into estuary
A Napier man running on the lime paths in Ahuriri saw up to 30 cows in the water, about half a kilometre from a popular swim spot.
Hawke's Bay secures funding for Whirinaki flood mitigation project
The area was one of many where homes were flooded and lives were ruined.
House fire at vacant Wairoa home under investigation
A house fire in a vacant Wairoa home is not thought to be connected to ongoing gang unrest in the area, but is being investigated, police say.
'I just about burst into tears' - Kiwi WWII hero's last flight found
Anzac Day has been particularly poignant for one Gisborne man, after learning just weeks ago that his uncle's World War II plane was found.
Fishermen frustrated after 'idiots' trigger Napier beach restrictions
Timber barriers are appearing along Napier's Marine Parade, Napier, to keep vehicles off the beach.
Arrests made as police enforce Eastern District Gang Conflict Warrant
Three people have been arrested overnight as police enforce the Gang Conflict Warrant in the Eastern District.
Spate of gang-related violence including gunshots in Wairoa - police
Two men have been arrested over the shootings and police say they are aware of other crimes such as assaults and car rammings.
