Hawke's Bay
Tourism trending sharply up for Hawke's Bay businesses
Tourism spending in Hawke's Bay has been breaking records, despite no international tourists crossing the border.
Police release names of teenage girls killed in Hawke's Bay crash
Police have released the names of the three teenage girls who died in a crash in Central Hawke's Bay.
Fatal Hawke's Bay crash 'cut through the heart of the community' - mayor
The small community of Dannevirke is reeling after a crash yesterday that killed three young women who lived in the town.
Three who died in Hawke's Bay crash were women under 20
The tragic crash in central Hawke's Bay yesterday claimed the lives of three women, aged under 20, who all worked for Silver Fern Farms.
Possum 1080 controls in Hawke's Bay head to Māori land court
The plaintiff in a court case - aiming block the use of 1080 to control possums blamed for the spread of Bovine tuberculosis in Hawke's Bay - is denying science, the defence says.
Hospital under fire: 'An ice block just doesn't quite cut the mustard'
Doctors are urging Hawke's Bay Hospital in Hastings to take action to avoid another sweltering summer due to no air conditioning.
Concerns new food innovation hub may not cater for start-ups
A Hawke's Bay entrepreneur fears a new food innovation hub will keep small players out of the market.
Gun threat during gang fight in Napier
Gang members were threatened with a gun during a fight in Taradale, Napier yesterday.
Wairoa-Napier log trains get back on track
Services were temporarily suspended earlier this year due to Covid-19's impact on the forestry industry.
Watch: Rocket Lab's launch into 'uncharted territory'
For the first time Rocket Lab is aiming to recover part of its Electron rocket after a mission launched from the Mahia Peninsula this afternoon. Video
Rental crisis in flood-hit Napier: 'There is just no housing basically'
Portable cabins could be used to house hundreds of people left homeless by flooding and slips in Napier last week.
Debate on Māori wards ends in tears: 'Disappointed time and time again'
There were tears, anger and frustration last night and the public walked out as Hawke's Bay Regional Council debated bringing in Māori wards.
Shellfish sewage contamination warning for Hawke's Bay after floods
Hawke's Bay residents are being warned not to collect shellfish for the next three weeks because of possible contamination with sewage during last week's flood event.
Napier Mayor on relief fund: '$100,000 will go pretty quickly'
Napier's mayor expects the government's financial contribution to support those worst hit by flooding won't be enough. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bill Ralston and Lavina Good
Our weekend panellists, Bill Ralston and Lavina Good, look at some of the week's big news stories, including the latest Covid case in Auckland, whether we need certified Covid leave, the Napier floods… Audio
Napier flood: Tick of approval for emergency management reforms
The government says early reforms brought in to improve emergency management are proving their worth as borne out in the Napier flooding this week.
Napier flood: Minister praises all those involved in clean-up
More than 100 people with uninhabitable homes in Napier are being held in a temporary accomodations, says the minister for emergency management.
Napier floods: No one will be displaced from evacuation centre - mayor
The full extent of Napier's flood and slip damage should be known by midday tomorrow, Fire and Emergency says.
More Napier homes declared uninhabitable
More homes in Napier have been declared uninhabitable, following Monday's devastating storm.
Napier flooding: Marae open doors to residents in need
Ngāti Kahungunu has geared into action since the heavy downpour began this week, launching their emergency response teams.