Boaters and furs were to the fore at Sileni Estates Winery as CEO Nigel Avery launched Art Deco Sparkling, a limited edition bubbly. Video by Duncan Brown

Police are seeing a rise in the number of motorbikes and garden furniture being stolen in Hawke's Bay. Inspector Harry Harvey said

Liv Fountain is desperately raising funds for life-changing spinal surgery in the US which will not only improve her spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, but could make her dream to walk up steps a reality. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

After a four-year wait, the Hawke's Bay Vintage Machinery Club is holding its second Junction Vintage Machinery Expo next month. Like

A crash on the Hawke's Bay Expressway has caused cars to back up between Pakowhai and Taradale. A truck and car have crashed and

Liv Fountain is desperately raising funds for life-changing spinal surgery in the US which will not only improve her spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, but could make her dream to walk up steps a reality. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Are you willing to make a commitment to your community and be prepared to give your time as a volunteer? If the answer is yes, the

In the wake of this week's state of emergency it's hard to argue that this summer has been a particularly dry one, yet Hawke's Bay's

It's time to dust off the parasol and start preparing the picnic basket. While you're at it, you better polish up the brogues because

Firefighters who came to the rescue and battled the fires across the Hastings district were given a top send-off last night. About

Napier man Guy Natusch has had a strong relationship with Napier architecture and the navy - so he was the natural choice to carry

Forecast rain for the weekend across Hawke's Bay has dented the aerial side of the Tremains Art Deco Festival events. While the rain

Not a day goes past that Agnes Nicholas doesn't think about her late husband, Jack. Today, the memories will return front and foremost

At a time when we should be leading on the home front, it is unacceptable that Hastings and Tukituki are being left behind. Increasing

Dust may be responsible for the widespread chlorination of the Napier water supply. After being chlorinated for the past couple of

Smoking piles of earth, blackened trees, scorched earth and collapsed fencelines are the visible signs that remain of the Waimarama

Well, it seems "Big Mo" found another place to reside at the height of the Wellington flatting crisis as he left the Central Districts

OpinionCricket During my formative years at universities listening to a professor drone on, head down on a lectern with a lifeless

The Civil Defence Emergency status for the Hastings District has been lifted. The Hastings District Council made the decision at

A record medal haul by Dannevirke Amateur Swimming Club members in Palmerston North has thrilled coach Lin Tozer. The 25 swimmers

The Civil Defence emergency status remains in place this morning with wind shifts expected today that could potentially change the

There is a seasonal influx of homeless in Napier thanks to the long hours of sunshine and dry weather this summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Australians are invading Hawke's Bay - in the form of the Tasmanian grass grub. Bug expert Ruud Kleinpaste said the bugs took flight

The warm summer has been a good one for boaties in Napier but it has also seen a slight spike in thefts of marine gear. Among 11

There was a feeling of unease in the newsroom on Monday morning as sirens starting screaming and the wind whipped around the building. We

Hawke's Bay house prices increased 16 per cent in the year to January for a record median of $366,000 and with low numbers for sale

RELIEF NEAR: Rain is set to relieve the tinder dry conditions felt in the region towards the end of the week. Photo / Duncan Brown Tinder-dry

The Government Inquiry into Havelock North Drinking Water has completed its hearings phase and is about to receive submissions on

Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule was relieved to report "it was a good day" yesterday after the morning's threat of the Waimarama Rd fire

An ambulance officer who first saw a Flaxmere child who was allegedly killed by his stepfather has told a High Court jury he knew