Hawke's Bay
Napier residents suffering stench like 'old cows' or 'poo' but source unclear
Residents in a part of Napier say a stench from factories close by is so bad they can not open their windows or put clothes on their washing lines.
Meeting on controversial water issue held behind closed doors
Environmental advocates are criticising the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's decision to hold a meeting on a controversial water issue behind closed doors.
River flooding costs upwards of $100m a year and rising - report
The average annual cost to repair homes damaged by river floods is more than $100 million and forecast to rise, according to new analysis.
Oranga Tamariki confirms boy died in Wairoa while in its care
Oranga Tamariki has confirmed a boy found dead in Wairoa has died while in its care.
Māhia resident upset at council over privacy breach
A Māhia resident says he has been left "numb" by the publishing of his personal information in the local newspaper via a district council response.
Napier port fire: Crews could have acted faster, investigation finds
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has found that crews could have acted faster during a fire at the port of Napier.
Hawke's Bay Regional Prison's youth unit to shut after damage from protest
The youth unit at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison will be out of use for some months.
Inquiry to probe reasons behind Hawke's Bay Regional Prison standoff
Climbing onto a prison roof is no way to air a grievance, Corrections' chief custodial officer says, while promising a full inquiry.
Hawke's Bay Regional Prison inmates come down from roof
Six prisoners were on the roof of the youth unit since Monday afternoon.
Six prisoners climb to roof of youth unit in Hawke's Bay
Lower North Regional Commissioner Liz Hawthorn says staff responded immediately to contain the incident and are talking to the prisoners.
High hopes for new private hospital in Hawke's Bay
Health officials in Hawke's Bay hope a new private hospital will relieve the backlog of so many people waiting for surgery.
Warning to tradies after spate of tool thefts in Hawke's Bay
Police are reminding tradespeople to secure their tools, after 30 thefts from vehicles in the region in three months.
Napier's old buildings uncertainty casts shadow over revitalisation designs
Despite new plans to revitalise a neglected part of Napier's city centre, much of its future is still uncertain.
Police hunting for Napier ram raiders
A Four Square supermarket in Napier was ram raided overnight, and police have not yet found the culprits.
Coastal erosion could see 100 Hawke's Bay properties go in 20 years - report
Hawke's Bay's dramatic coastline, with its houses often blasted by wild weather, may change completely as rising sea levels threaten to force people from their homes.
Taxi driver attacked in Flaxmere overnight
Hawke's Bay Police have arrested a man in relation to a serious assault on a taxi driver.
New Hawke's Bay health services to be informed by mātauranga Māori
Kaupapa Māori health providers in Te-Matau-a-Māui say whānau can now get immediate mental health support, instead of having to jump through hoops.
Closed Manawatū Gorge road could become a track
The old State Highway 3 through the Manawatū Gorge is closed to traffic for good, but it may be given a new life for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Economic confidence lifts in Hawke's Bay and East Coast
Economic confidence in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti has rebounded, although people are still more pessimistic.
'Going behind people's backs': SPCA slated for closing facility
Locals in a Hawke's Bay community are devastated and angry at the SPCA's decision to close its local centre.
