Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule said Monday's earthquake was probably the largest in terms of duration that had been felt in the region

THEY reacted differently to it in their Wellington hotel in the central business district but none of the Central Districts Stags

A Former Central Districts cricketer Ben Smith is returning to the major association this month as a specialist coach to help boost

The potential threat to land from a tsunami coming ashore in Hawke's Bay has now lifted, after last night's significant Cheviot 7.5

Hawke's Bay was shaken by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Hanmer Springs in the South Island. Although there were no reports of injury or major damage, Bay residents from Wairoa to Dannevirke reported a prolonged shake. People in coastal areas were evacuated to higher ground. Our photographers Warren Buckland and Paul Taylor were out and about for most of the night capturing the action. Here is a selection of their photographs.

LIVE BLOG: Aftershocks have continued to rumble through the night, and Civil Defence is warning people to stay prepared for further rattles.

Runners and walkers raced along some of Hawke's Bay's finest beaches, forests and farmland on Saturday at the annual Staples Rodway

Dannevirke women golfers are on fire and believe they've an achievement no other golf team in Hawke's Bay has been able to claim. "This

By now you will be aware that Hawke's Bay Today, in conjunction with Women's Refuge, is running a week-long series titled Seeking

Haumoana, Clifton and Te Awanga residents had a long night last night, evacuated to the Haumoana School Hall after this morning's

After being jolted awake in the early hours of this morning, Waimarama residents made for higher ground after a tsunami warning was

Hawke's Bay fire fighters had no calls for assistance in the wake of the early morning earthquake which rattled the region although

Any Hawke's Bay high school students set to sit their NCEA exams on Monday morning had the option of going for a "derived grade" if

Hawke's Bay's top Civil Defence controller has warned residents that there is a risk of big aftershocks after last night's large earthquake. Hawke's

The sunshine and the sea - and the chance to catch up with other "gap year" students from back home in Germany has made Osnabruck's

A volunteer Wairoa firefighter who was called out to help fight several scrub fires early on Saturday returned to the station just

No damage has been reported in Hawke's Bay overnight after the 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Hamner Springs shortly after midnight

In terms of domestic violence across the country the statistics are not good. The statistics which encompass crime and injury associated

An Otago pinot noir with "truffle-like" overtones may have stolen the show yet the Bay can still lay claim to the country's best syrah. Mission

Coastal settlements of Te Awanga, Haumoana and Clifton were evacuated to the Haumoana School Hall after the threat of a Tsunami from a 7.5 South Island earthquake at 12.02 Monday morning.

Primary responsibility for civil defence emergency management at a local level rests with your local council.

Napier dog owners were greeted with a protest as they drove to the Bark Island event in Park Island yesterday,on Sunday, with more

It is good to see that Health Hawke's Bay and the Hawke's Bay District Health Board are working together to find a solution to what

As F.A.W.C! wrapped up yesterday Hawke's Bay Tourism general manager Annie Dundas said the fifth event was the most successful so

Pooches, poodles, bull dogs and pugs transformed Park Island into a doggy wonderland yesterday. Up to 400 people and 180 dogs rolled

After five long nights on a cliff edge suffering a broken leg and severe dehydration, cocker spaniel Bluey will soon be home with

STRIKER'S ROLL: Hawke's Bay United striker Saul Halpin had a second consecutive double in yesterday's win. PHOTO/FILETasman United

YOUNGSTER RULES: New Plymouth's Felix Webby on his way to victory in the North Island Golf Croquet singles championship yesterday

HB v Horowhenua-KapitiFurlong Cup cricket Captain Jacob Smith celebrated his return to full health with a century as the Hawke's

The 25th Hawke's Bay Wine Auction, the Holly Hospice Trail and the Wildflower Sculpture Exhibition were a major part of the Cranford