In her new role as District Commander Tania Kura wants to focus on family harm.

Flaxmere community leader says someone must know who's behind spate of vehicle fires.

Turley & Co report describes "bow wave of optimism" with buoyancy across all sectors.

Children suffer from constantly shifting schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Downpours, gales and plunging temperatures expected to hammer region from today.

Central Hawke's Bay Council has dodged a possible $600,000 fine

Mix of cold front and low-pressure system will bring winter misery this week.

"Grumpy Gordon" used to thrown the odd club when things weren't going well.

Villagers' semifinals hopes dashed and flanker's 100th spoiled as Clive clean up.

The boot of Gisborne pivot Renee Holmes proved the difference in finals clash.

Napier Boys show fighting spirit, defying odds to wear Super 8 soccer crown in Hastings.

Nearly 600 babies have been born at Hawke's Bay Hospital unit since it opened a year ago.

It was a celebration for volunteers from the Hastings' 13 rural fire forces last week.

Number and value of new dwellings more than doubled in May, says Statistics NZ.

Outdoor stalls and education seminars part of horticulture showcase in Hastings.

Inquiry panel asks for speed in addressing issues raised about Havelock North water.

Liquidator says it cannot proceed on Hastings business until tardy receivership completed.

MetService has forecast cloudy days ahead for Hawke's Bay.

Hastings Boys High School now 12 from 12 after walloping Gisborne Boys 70-0.

MYBC fitness classes start in Napier to give mums a place to exercise with children.

Delighted trophy winners say they're keeping their feet firmly on the ground.

Volunteering co-ordinator has had 28 nominations for its excellence awards.

The rate of burglaries has risen sharply in Hawke's Bay in the past few years.

Latest REINZ figures show regional growth driving national median price increase.

Opinion: Because the council got its priorities wrong 5500 people drank poisoned water.

Councillor questions gastro support fund when extent of ongoing sickness still unknown.

Woman gets ticket after two cars written off following freak collision in Hastings.

Water and pollution are shaping up to be a key issue come election time.

From today an active front will begin to cross the South Island, moving north.

Green Machine make it 26 victories on the trot in third-round Tui Maddison Trophy clash.