Hawke's Bay
Man dies after falling off mattress on car roof
A man's body was found on Nuffield Avenue in Napier on Friday, police say.
Toilet humour? It's all just part of her job
The Napier Sound Shell toilets custodian takes pride in her work and isn't afraid to laugh about it, especially when the cruise ships are in town.
Person killed in Napier vehicle incident
Emergency services were called to Nuffield Avenue in Marewa around 9pm Friday.
Weekend weather: Clearer skies on the way
Much of the country can look forward to brighter skies this weekend, with temperatures into the 30s expected for Central Otago for Saturday.
Chef couple finds new home on the range
Wallingford Homestead in Central Hawke's Bay was once a bustling base for the local farming community. These days it's helping bridge the urban-rural divide and provide employment opportunities for… Audio
The roundabout exit to nowhere
What was going to go there and why didn't it? Local Democracy reporter Linda Hall takes a look.
Dry conditions prompt fire bans in Hawke's Bay and Otago
Fire and Emergency is banning fireworks, open-air fires and sky lanterns in many areas of Hawke's Bay and Otago.
Police close off Napier street after suspicious death
A person was found laying down at an intersection at about 3am .
New housing development in Wairoa welcomes its first tenants just before Christmas
The Kitchener St development will feature 30 larger whānau homes and 13 transportable kaumātua-sized homes.
Funding extension brings relief to Wairoa’s recovery efforts
Wairoa mayor Craig Little is thrilled the town has been handed some much-needed good Christmas tidings.
Overseas investment helping grow Hawke's Bay's horticulture
Shane Flynn from Craigmore Sustainables shows off a new orchard the investment agency is developing and explains why they see a bright future for Hawke's Bay's horticulture sector. Audio
Green shoots for Hawke's Bay apple industry with 'well-needed' capital injection
Country Life: Shane Flynn from Craigmore Sustainables explains why they see a bright future for the region's horticulture sector.
Influx of police to monitor Napier gang funeral
Expect disruptions as the Mongrel Mob farewells its Napier president 'Heil Dogg' this weekend, police say. Audio
'Mixture of people' expected to farewell deceased Mongrel Mob leader
In the lead-up to a large gang tangi, Hawke's Bay police have been engaging with locals, gang leaders and whānau of the deceased. Audio
Police set up checkpoints ahead of large gang tangi
Officers have breath tested more than 500 drivers as they prepare for the funeral of Napier Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter president 'Heil Dogg'.
'It has never been this hard' - Hawkes Bay's economic woes revealed in new report
Productivity in Hawke's Bay has fallen below the national average, according to a new economic study of the region. Audio
Flaxmere sign 'monstrosity' removed after resident's protest
A Flaxmere resident says he cannot stop smiling now "the damn monstrosity of a sign" put in front of the suburb by Hastings District Council has been taken down.
Mongrel Mob farewells 'Heil Dogg' in Hawke's Bay tangi
Police are expecting a large number of gang members to be in Hawke's Bay for the funeral of a Mongrel Mob leader.
State Highway 2 at Eskdale blocked after serious crash
Police say a person is reported to have critical injuries following a serious crash in Eskdale, Hawke's Bay.
Farmers turn 'crap' paddocks into profit
The government has announced it is partnering with Hawke's Bay farmers and the council and co-investing $995,000 to grow the Land for Life project.
