Hawkes Bay
Havelock North locals demand accountability on water crisis
A new report considered by the ongoing inquiry today found it is highly probable contaminated water from the Mangateretere Pond made its way into the bore supplying the town. Audio
Tests reveal source of Havelock North water contamination
The Havelock North drinking water supply was contaminated last year by a surface pond less than 100 metres from the bore, scientific test results obtained by RNZ News show.
20 arrested in drug crackdown
Hawke's Bay police have arrested 20 people and seized tens of thousands of dollars in cash in a massive drugs crackdown.
Council failed to comply with water laws - inquiry
The head of the inquiry into Havelock North's drinking water contamination has criticised the Hastings District Council for failing to comply with drinking water laws.
Near-drought conditions grip Hawke's Bay
Dairy farmers are culling cows and moving to once-a-day milking because of feed shortages.
Sheep faeces 'predominantly' led to Havelock North outbreak - inquiry
A government inquiry is looking at whether sheep faeces contaminated the town's water supply, poisoning more than 5000 people. Video
Sheep faeces 'predominantly' led to outbreak - inquiry
The government's inquiry into Havelock North's water contamination is focussed on a pond near some bores. Video
Havelock North water inquiry focuses on faeces in pond
The Government Inquiry into Havelock North's water contamination has opened with the focus immediately going on a pond that sits near the drinking water bores on Brookvale Road. Video, Audio
Police defend ineffective AOS operation
Police are defending their decision to have armed officers evacuate residents on Friday night while hunting a wanted man who remains on the run.
No sign of suspect after AOS callout in Napier
Police are still searching for a man who was the subject of an Armed Offenders Squad callout in Napier last night.
5000 dairy cows China-bound on Saudi businessman's ship
More than 5000 dairy cows are about to be shipped from New Zealand to China by the Saudi businessman involved in the so-called Saudi sheep scandal.
Summer heats up for Hawkes Bay farmers
Farmers in Hawke's Bay are selling stock because they don't have enough food or water for them, livestock agent John Kingston says.
Report - more timely response needed on Havelock water problem
An independent report into the Havelock North water poisoning has found there was a delay in letting elderly rest homes know of the problem. Audio
Water contamination response fell short - report
The decision not to declare a state of emergency in Havelock North last year aggravated the situation, says the author of an independent report.
SH2 still blocked after fatal truck crash
State Highway 2 between Norsewood and Waipukurau is still closed after a fatal truck crash overnight, with traffic building up on the sides of the road.
Baynk on internet success
Baynk talks SoundCloud success, and the transition from bedroom producer to live performer. Video, Audio
Hastings mayor wants to stand for National
Hastings mayor and Local Government New Zealand president Lawrence Yule has put his name forward to be the National Party candidate for Tukituki.
Hastings bans sprinklers as water supplies put under pressure
The Hastings District Council is warning it will have to ban outdoor water use if residents do not conserve water.
Fatal car crash was deliberate - coroner
A coroner in Hawke's Bay has ruled that a young woman deliberately drove her car into another vehicle in an attempt to commit suicide.
Man goes through plate glass window during fight at McDonald's
A man went through a plate glass window during a fight at a McDonald's restaurant in Napier last night.
