Hawke's Bay
'Really evident': Advocates relate racist attitudes of health staff
The Hawke's Bay District Health Board has been called racist following an internal review into how it treats Māori and Pasifika patients.
DHB cadetship programme 'life changing' for beneficiaries
A partnership between the District Health Board and Ministry of Social Development in Hawke's Bay has left beneficaries feeling rewarded and satisfied.
Theories abound on how endangered snail ended up in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park
The hunt is on for clues to solve the mystery of how several shells and a live powelliphanta marchanti snail ended up in a Manawatū reserve.
Two Mongrel Mob members and woman arrested in Wairoa
Three people have been arrested in Wairoa after police seized guns, cash, and drugs.
Man arrested over theft of ATM
A man has been arrested over the theft of an ATM in Napier.
Hawke's Bay Airport accused of keeping aircraft out
Turbulence is brewing in Hawke's Bay with accusations the region's airport is more focused on commercial business interests than actual aviation.
School pulls plug on classes as Covid-19, flu take toll
A school in Napier is telling all its pupils to stay home because there is so much sickness.
Two charged after Hastings park assault
A man and a woman have been charged after an assault in Hawke's Bay which resulted in a child getting injured.
Cutting cattle stress delivers payoff in beef quality, farmer says
A Hawke's Bay farmer says reducing stress levels among cattle is resulting in higher quality Angus beef.
Three police stalwarts honoured in Queen's Birthday list
Two current and one former police officer have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday honours.
Couple in court after alleged Hastings park assault that left child bloodied
A couple have appeared in court after an alleged assault in a Hastings park which left a three-year-old child bloodied.
Man jailed for possessing, sharing thousands of child porn files
A Napier man has been sentenced to more than five years in jail for possessing and distributing thousands of files of "serious and depraved" child pornography.
Police call for witnesses after ram raid at Napier hotel
Police are calling for any witnesses to a ram raid in Hawke's Bay this morning.
One dead after being hit by truck in Hawke's Bay
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck on the Hawke's Bay Expressway.
Two dead after crashes at Kāpiti Coast and Hawke's Bay
A man has died and two people are injured following a single vehicle crash at Ōtaki on Kāpiti Coast.
Napier council to keep community housing after protests
Many had feared Napier City Council was going to sell its 377 homes for the disabled, elderly and low income earners, leaving residents in the lurch.
A tale of two sides of the city: Hastings' Heretaunga Street
An upgrade to Hastings city centre has left some businesses at the other end of the shopping area feeling hard done by.
Hawke's Bay Hospital ward in lockdown due to norovirus
A ward at Hawke's Bay Hospital is in lockdown to prevent the spread of norovirus.
Hawke's Bay tūturiwhatu population doubles over decade
A survey on coastal birds in Hawke's Bay has found a doubling of the population of New Zealand dotterel, or tūturiwhatu, in the region over a decade.
Dentist coming to Wairoa after two year void
A small Hawke's Bay town has had its dental hole filled after two years, albeit temporarily.
