'Biggest danger to me seems to be cars. Everybody is losing it'
Traffic is bedlam in many places as people try to head to higher ground.
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Why there is a major tsunami risk to the east coast of New Zealand
Why there is a major tsunami risk to the east coast of New Zealand.
Tsunami threat leads to mass evacuation
Thousands of residents across the coastal North Island have evacuated following a tsunami evacuation alert. Video / Karina Cooper / Supplied
Major 8.1 quake a rare and 'very notable event' - scientist
Scientist says 8.1 'thrust' event can spark tsunami due to rare size and shallow depth.
One seriously injured in Maraenui crash
The crash occurred at the intersection of Kelvin Rd and Richmond Rd, Maraenui.
Delight at new building after seven months
Family Works Hawke's Bay has secured a new premises after seven months without a building
Attempted murderer sent victim note from prison ahead of sentencing
"You should have realised snitches get stitches," Napier man Jordan Nuku told his victim.
Earthquake advice: Evacuated residents told they can go home
Warning now lifted following a magnitude 7.1 quake off East Cape.
Acid spill impact: Council says hundreds of fish killed
Galvanising Hawke's Bay said the assessment of aquatic life harm was "rubbish".
Hawke's Bay: Civil Defence to review communication of large quakes, tsunami threat
In a significant disaster, personal responsibility is important, Ian Macdonald says.
Ohope residents flee to higher ground at Tsunami threat
Residents fleeing to the top of the Ohope Hill after the massive 7.1 magnitude quake that struck off New Zealand's east coast on 5 March at 2.27am. Video / News Whakatāne
Watch: Napier security cam footage shows quake shake
Security cam footage from Napier shows severe shaking caused by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Gisborne at 2.27am on 5/3/21. Video / Supplied
Doris Disaster: Napier 91yo calls for Perfume Point memorial
Ten men died when their launch Doris collided with a barge on the way into Napier harbour.
0,0,0,0: Four straight days - what Bloomfield wants to see before alert levels drop
Cabinet will meet on Friday to determine the fate of alert levels.
Athletics champs back on track
Postponed national track and field champs to be held in Hastings on March 26 and 27.
Meatworks mentor: Veteran boner retiring after 50 years
"I'd say to them, take your time, just watch me do half a dozen, have a go."
Weekend calm forecast after Thursday night's thunderstorm
Weekend weather set to be much less "active".
Pensioner couple cycle from Cape to Bluff for Women's Refuge
Two 'old farts' on bikes aim to help Hawke's Bay women's refuges.
'We don't want to be culturally insensitive': Pounamu pulled from auction
Councillor says selling of pounamu, in a Māori world view, is akin to "selling your soul".
Story of Ocean the dehydrated penguin highlighted for Seaweek
The National Aquarium is championing Seaweek with Ocean the penguin's rescue story.
Westpac's closure of Pahiatua branch no joke
Westpac Bank in Pahiatua is to close on April 1.
Chef happy to be home in the Bay
I would argue that Hawke's Bay has the best produce in New Zealand
Live: No Covid cases overnight, but no chance of early lockdown end
Govt says lock down in Auckland will not end early despite promising results so far
Vandalism to Carnegie building raised at meeting
Vandalism to Dannevirke's Carnegie building was an issue raised with the community board.
Koha Cups scheme creator overwhelmed by Hawke's Bay's response
Keep them coming! Koha cups has received 220 mugs in just two weeks.
Makakahi Golf Course 50th Jubilee
Eketahuna Golf Club celebrated 50 years of golf on the Makakahi Course February 12 - 14.
Drivers not talking up their prospects
Ferrari boss Mattia Binotti is expecting his team to bounce back
Dermatologist says Hawke's Bay melanoma rates 'frightening'
"There's so much skin cancer here, it's quite frightening actually."
New entrants in 137th Woodville Horticultural Show
Welcome new entrants in 137th Woodville Horticultural Show.
Emergency services responding to crash near Te Awa, Napier
The crash was reported near Ellison St shortly after 8am.
Wyn Drabble: A tale of two nights
According to the old adage, you get what you pay for.
Stellar night honours Dannevirke Fire Service members
Stellar night honours Dannevirke Fire Service members.