Hawke's Bay
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.
