Hawke's Bay
External review to follow controversial Wairoa River bar opening decision
An external review into last week's devastating flood following the controversial decision not to open the river mouth sooner is being commissioned.
Flooding will have locals experiencing flashbacks, feeling anxious - psychologist
People will be re-traumatised by flooding in Hawke's Bay a year after Cyclone Gabrielle hit the region, an expert says.
Contractor finds missing man dead during floods
A man who has been missing since mid-March was found dead during flooding in Hawke's Bay earlier this week.
Flooded Wairoa club says river bar issues known about for years
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is being accused of mismanagement on the Wairoa River bar as the town mops up from yet another devastating flood. Audio
Woman hired her own parents to work in cannabis operation
Courtney-Jayne Harris was was the leader. Her mum was a delivery driver and her dad did accounts.
Rain to fall for days on sodden East Coast
High winds are still hampering work to reopen roads and restore power after Wairoa and Gisborne were cut off by "catastrophic" floods.
Turning the Tide | Episode 4: Collaboration in Action
We focus on the importance of collaboration, from local government and businesses, to Māori representatives and government departments, to protect the coastal marine environment. Video
Bomb threat forced businesses to evacuate - police
Several Napier businesses have been evacuated after a bomb threat, but police say the scene is safe and the culprits have been found.
Lawyer who strangled girlfriend allowed to practise again under new name
A lawyer convicted of strangling his girlfriend is back practising law again under another name - much to the surprise of his victim.
More than 80 earthquakes recorded in Hawke's Bay, Te Tairāwhiti this week
The swarm of tremors is a good reminder to be prepared, scientist says.
Incident involving armed police in Wairoa ends
A person has been arrested after an incident that saw the Armed Offenders Squad descend on the Hawke's Bay town.
Turning the Tide | Trailer
Turning the Tide highlights the work of researchers, kaitiaki, and communities as they collaborate to improve the health of Aotearoa New Zealand’s moana. Video
NZ's hottest June temperature on record
The Hawke's Bay city reached 25.7 degrees Celsius on Monday.
Payments extended for Cyclone Gabrielle and flood-hit homeowners
The government will continue weekly accommodation payments until June 2025 to help bridge the gap for homeowners until a decision is made on the future of their property. Audio
Of all sheep and sizes
A large part of Brian Hales' farm recently sold and will soon go into pines. We caught up with the sheep and beef farmer, to find out what was happening to his flock of rare and exotic sheep breeds. Audio
Hawke's Bay flood resilience projects get faster consenting process
The scheme means stop banks and spillways can get underway sooner, the government says.
Hawke's Bay braces for gang leader's tangi
The police minister says he is confident enough measures are in place to maintain order during the tangi of a senior Mongrel Mob member.
Norsewood factory Norsewear a sign of close-knit community
The Norsewear factory in Norsewood is a community affair, with families, an entire volunteer fire brigade and neighbours working alongside each other over the decades. They have been celebrating 60… Audio
Time for talking over, Māori leader says
Ahead of the latest National Hui on Friday, Ngāti Toa Rangatira chief executive Helmut Modlik says it's now time to do the mahi.
Search on for missing Hawke's Bay man
Family have concerns for his well-being of Earle Taka.