Hawke's Bay
Gang patch ban a simplistic response - Police Minister
Hawke's Bay mayors have called for the extended ban following a "proliferation" in gang membership, violence and crime in the region over the past 12 months.
Man who killed boy 20 years ago admits 11 more charges
Benny Haerewa was released from jail in 2010. Today he pleaded guilty to 11 violence and sexual violence charges committed between 2015 and 2017.
Mums on the breadline hold hopes for Wellbeing Budget
Mothers hope this week's budget will have funding to help parents get better qualifications.
PM discusses protecting migrant workers
The government has steps to take to better protect migrant workers from exploitation, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Video, Audio
Regions with the highest rates of gun-related deaths revealed
Hawke's Bay and Gisborne residents are among the most likely to be killed by a gun in New Zealand.
Anaesthetic technicians strike in Hawke's Bay
Anaesthetic technicians in Hawke's Bay have walked off the job today as part of a long-running dispute about pay and conditions.
Fruit growers furious with MPI over destroyed seedlings
A leading Hawke's Bay orchardist says a decision by a US company to stop selling fruit trees to New Zealand could cost the industry billions of dollars. Last month the Ministry of Primary Industries… Audio
Synthetic drugs in Maraenui: A suburb afflicted by addicition
Grandparents, parents, siblings... and children as young as 11 are getting hooked on synthetic cannabis in Napier's suburb of Maraenui. It's hard to find anyone unaffected by the drug there - they are… Audio
Raupunga community distraught after graves smashed
A community in northern Hawke's Bay is in shock after vandals destroyed 20 or so headstones at a small cemetery. Kaye Wesley posted a Facebook video of her visit to the Raupunga urupa on the weekend… Audio
Tackling toxic algae bloom at Lake Tūtira
Decades of failed attempts to clean up two contaminated lakes in Hawke's Bay may be coming to an end as hapū and officials work together on a new $3.5 million project.
Mycoplasma bovis spread a major setback for farmers
Mycoplasma bovis has been found in Hawke's Bay and Southland for the first time. The Ministry for Primary Industries says a fifth property near Ashburton is also likely to be infected. The spread of… Audio
Three accounted for after Hawke's Bay fire
Three people feared to have perished in a Hastings fire this morning have been found safe.
Key player in Ruataniwha dam project resigns
The future of the $900 million Ruataniwha water storage project in Hawkes Bay looks increasingly doubtful following the resignation of another key player in the dam's development. Video, Audio
Hawke's Bay pair banned
The Hawke's Bay United football coach Brett Angell and midfielder Corey Chettleburgh have both been banned for four games for abusive language.
Tasman hold on in Napier
Domestic Rugby: Tasman hold on for a 36-29 victory against Hawke's Bay in Napier in Round 6 of the Mitre 10 Cup. Relive the commentary of the match here.
