Hawke's Bay
Dogs fall ill after eating unknown substance on Hawke's Bay beach
The regional council says it has cleared the substance, and taken samples away for analysis.
Slip blocking State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa
Waka Kotahi says the highway was closed between Putorino and Kotemaori just before 4am Sunday, and there is no detour available.
Competitors look to make a splash in bombing competition
Manu masters are descending on a Hastings pool on Saturday in a bid to become the district's next bomb champion.
'Right, Mark, this is what we need': Mayors appeal to new minister to visit cyclone-hit regions
Mayors in Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti are urging new Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell see for himself the mountain of work that still lies ahead after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti in cleanup mode - again
Northern Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti are back in cleanup mode after heavy rain fell steadily over the weekend. Audio
Highway reopens after slip that claimed a life
SH2 south of Wairoa has opened to one lane today as work continues to clear a slip that was brought down by heavy rain. Audio
Storm reaction reviews rumble on
Reviews into how authorities did during the year's biggest storms are carrying on months after defences were found wanting.
Flooding in Tai Rāwhiti, Wairoa: infrastructure and welfare checks underway
Water levels are now dropping and bridges and roads are being inspected in Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay, where flooding has followed three days of heavy rain, and people are being asked to stay off the…
Chasing Ghosts: Cold-case murders solved decades after the crimes
Cold case murders can be solved, and serial killers unmasked, many years after the original police investigations.
Heavy rain on the East Coast to continue overnight
Up to 100 millimetres of rain is expected across Tairawhiti and Hawke's Bay's Wairoa districts.
Heavy rain warnings for already-saturated Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay
Rain warnings are in place in Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay, with minor flooding already reported and Civil Defence asking people to check on neighbours and whānau.
Police say body found near Mohaka River of missing teen
Police have identified a body found near the Mohaka River mouth in Hawke's Bay last week, as that of a 19-year-old missing man.
Clothing brand Kilt putting employees out of work just a month before Christmas
The company is keeping its retail stores open but closing its Napier factory which has at least 18 staff members.
Prominent Hastings water park reopens after $2.4m makeover
A handful of hardy souls braved heavy rain on Monday to be the first to experience the spruced-up Splash Planet.
Buyout proposed for Cyclone Gabrielle damaged Tinui homes
The Masterton District Council set out details for the $2.5 million proposal on Monday.
Hawke's Bay illegal street racing event sees 200 cars stopped
Hundreds of infrigements were handed out and nine cars were impounded during the police crackdown.
Patience bears fruit as couple reopen cyclone-hit produce business
The roadside sign is worse for wear and the shelves are still a little bare, but Springfield fruit and vege shop is back in business.
Havelock North properties deemed safe again due to flood protection plan
Properties in Havelock North which flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle will again be deemed safe to live in, thanks to a $10 million flood protection plan.
Silt dust causing concern for livestock, pets, and people
Esk Valley residents are concerned about the effect of silt dust on their health and quality of life, as sun and high winds cause dust storms along the valley. Audio
Subdivision rules could be changed to help Cyclone Gabrielle homeowners
People in Hawke's Bay with property deemed too unsafe to live on may soon have a chance to purchase new land close to home.