Hawke's Bay
Seismic work at hospital disrupts $32m in improvements
Two major building projects at Hawke's Bay Hospital have been delayed by the discovery that seismic strengthening also needs to be carried out.
Body of tramper swept down Hawke's Bay river recovered
The body of a man who was swept down a river in the Ruahine Forest Park has been recovered.
Series 2: Call for Talent
Conversations With My Immigrant Parents - Series 2 are putting the call out for new Talent. Deadline 22nd June 2020. Audio
Ministry of Social Development to open call centre in Hastings
A new government call centre expected to open in just over a month will bring 50 jobs to Hastings.
Napier Port delivers strong first half but outlook is uncertain
Napier Port's net profit for the six months ended in March rose 40 percent to $12.8 million, with a 7.5 percent increase in revenue to $52.3m.
Chlorine investigation costs Napier ratepayers $240k
The Napier City Council has appointed consultants to investigate how chlorine can be removed from the city's water network.
Midday Rural News for 20 May 2020
Relief for Hawke's Bay farmers as the Government forks out more to fight drought.
Eric Frykberg has the rural news. Audio
The big dry: Hawke's Bay farmers face tough decisions
As the drought in Hawke's Bay becomes particularly acute, farmers are being faced with crucial decisions about what to do with their stock. As Covid-19 was cutting a swathe across the world, large… Audio
National Aquarium may close after bid for revamp fails
Napier's Mayor says the National Aquarium could close if funding is not found to bring it up to scratch.
Uncertain future for National Aquarium after funds request turned down
The government has turned down a request for $500,000 for making a business case about a multimillion dollar revamp of the National Aquarium in Napier.
Fatal crash in Hastings
A person is dead after a vehicle crashed into a tree on State Highway 50 in Hastings.
Man granted bail after charge over death of his baby girl
A 27-year-old man charged with causing grievous bodily harm in relation to his seven-month-old's death in 2019 has been granted bail.
Revealing the extent of the Hawke's Bay drought
Nasa has released then-and-now images showing the impact of the drought on the Hawke's Bay.
Worst drought seen on Hawke's Bay farm in 113 years
The rolling hills on the Dasent family's farm in rural Hawke's Bay are a sea of brown as far as the eye can stretch. Video
Drought relief: Teen encourages farmers to 'bare all'
A Facebook page for Hawke's Bay farmers struggling with severe drought is being credited with saving lives. Video
Warning over high nitrate levels in rural Hawke's Bay water
People in rural parts of central Hawke's Bay are being urged to test drinking water bores as nitrate levels in some areas soar.
Drought relief 'too little too late'
A Hawke's Bay farmer says the government's latest drought relief package - a $500,000 fund for advisory services - is a "drop in the ocean".
New rest home case linked to Ruby Princess cluster
A Napier rest home worker has tested positive for coronavirus, despite having no symptoms.
Man steals two police cars, flees on foot before arrest
A 19-year-old man will appear in a Hastings court after stealing two police cars and taking them on joy rides of more than 100 kilometres.