Hawke's Bay
'This silt is horrible': Cleanup continues for some Hawke's Bay vineyards
The vineyards still remain under soggy silt as the cleanup from the storm continues amid ongoing heavy rain.
Staff shortages, IT issues among reasons hospital's medical imaging accreditation halted
Hawke's Bay Hospital has had its medical imaging accreditation for doing scans such as MRIs and CTs suspended.
Food trading platform hopes to grow nationwide
In Hawke's Bay, food trading platform Magic Beans is doing its best to combat the rising cost of food and interpersonal disconnection in some communities.
Orange warnings signal heavy rain for flood-damaged regions
MetService says significant downpours are likely for the already fragile areas of Gisborne and Hawke's Bay.
Three teens to appear in court after burglary of Napier jewellery shop
Three teenagers are expected to appear in court today following an aggravated burglary at a jewellery shop in Napier this week.
Five youths arrested after Napier burglary
Police have arrested five youths in Napier after a stolen vehicle used in a burglary was spotted by a patrol.
Napier-Hastings shoreline to light up for Matariki celebrations
Plans are underway to set the Napier-Hastings shoreline alight for Matariki, using excess driftwood from Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
The right to be wrong - even in a crisis
Dolphins mating in a prime-time TV documentary was deemed a breach of broadcasting standards this week by the broadcasting watchdog - but dismissing official information and experts on air during… Audio
Post-cyclone community hub pub re-opens with sold-out evening
After Cyclone Gabrielle struck Hawke's Bay, a country pub became a bustling community centre for locals needing to sort their lives.
Concerns raised Cyclone Gabrielle support package better for banks than growers
A Hawke's Bay fruit grower has harshly criticised the government's loan scheme for cyclone-affected growers and farmers. Audio
Cat that caused power cut got into 'worst possible' substation site, Transpower says
A vet says the body of a cat killed when it caused a short at a Hawke's Bay substation knocking out electricity to 50,000 properties shows no visible signs of injury.
'Nobody to talk to': Lack of bridge splits Hawke's Bay community
Puketapu residents say the loss of a bridge ripped away by floodwaters during Cyclone Gabrielle has torn the community apart. Audio
'It's keeping us busy': State highway potholes plaguing motorists
A Central Hawke's Bay tyre repair shop's services are in hot demand as recent heavy rain has been a recipe for potholes.
Cat strays into substation cutting power to thousands
A cat is the reason an estimated 25,000 homes and businesses lost power in Hawke's Bay tonight.
Hundreds of cyclone-hit property owners told they can rebuild
Owners of more than 350 cyclone-hit properties in Hawke's Bay can start rebuilding after being rezoned to low-risk category 1. Audio
Massive hillside crack 'got my blood flowing', farmer says
A farmer got the surprise of his life when he discovered a huge crack through one of his hill paddocks.
14-year-old arrested after recent assaults in Hawke's Bay
The young person has been charged in relation to three separate assaults.
Cushla Tangaere-Manuel to run for Labour in Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
New Zealand Rugby's Māori rugby programme manager and former Marae reporter Cushla Tangaere-Manuel will contest the Ikaroa-Rāwhiti seat for Labour at the upcoming election.
Hawke's Bay whānau still displaced after Cyclone Gabrielle
Some Hawke's Bay whānau are still living on a marae almost five months after Cyclone Gabrielle sent floodwaters rushing through their homes at Waiohiki.
Cyclone-hit whānau turn their attention towards Matariki
Whānau in cyclone devastated areas are now turning their attention towards Matariki in a move to help the community reflect on the past and look forward to the future.
