Tyler Holdsworth, 18, flies to Los Angeles today to fulfil his final wish.

The Karituwhenua Stream Reserve in Havelock North began as an erosion-control measure, but has become the best little walk in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A neighbourhood project is paying dividends. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Havelock North was the host of a sizzling firefighting challenge at the weekend.

Firefighters from around the North Island showed off skills in Havelock North today.

Consumer spending in Hastings and Havelock North is encouraging.

Resurfacing of the roads around two of the district's roundabouts starts this week.

Good-sized Wellington contingent expected for Bridge Pa wine festival.

How to keep your home safe in summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Havelock North boutique busy with holiday shoppers over festive period.

Maina named best cafe in a lower North Island regional town in awards.

Hastings byelection gave the city a woman at the helm for the first time.

A Havelock North woman has received an honour for services to Maori and education.

Craggy Range says interest has "sky-rocketed" now that the track is being removed.

Winery backs down - and will restore famous hillside to original condition.

Nearly $10m of water projects on horizon for the Napier City Council.

Paragliding from Te Mata Peak and thumbing it home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Paragliding from Te Mata Peak and thumbing it home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Christmas Cheer packing starts to get underway as donations continue to roll in.

Chiropractor took no notes, or one-word notes, tribunal decision says.

High school students picking berries for the season at farm near Hastings.

Karamu High hits Christmas Cheer high with its generous food donation.

320 complaints, $3000 in fines against Havelock North mushroom company.

Out of towners say it's a better quality of life in Central Hawke's Bay.

COMMENT: You do have to despair at what the democratic system can throw up.

Two Bay students off to Latin America and one to Asia for trip of a lifetime.

Food and cash baskets get great cheer boost as Christmas collection grows.

Council confident water upgrade programme will address Stage 2 recommendations.

Stage 2 inquiry report highlights risks to water supplies across the country.

Politicians largely standing by need for 'substantial' changes to water supply.