Hearings into the Havelock North water contamination under way

British wine experts have elevated Te Mata Estate's flagship drop to special status.

Call me old fashioned but I thought the regional council was meant to look after water.

Bayden (Jacko) and Tara Jackson believe their national first could be a world first.

Hastings District Council welcomes Napier Port chief into its water change programme.

Brothers' parents will remember Harry's trophy acceptance speech for years to come.

Jacko's wife steps out of hubby's shadow to win national women's snooker championship.

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

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

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

Napier Old Boys Marist deliver superb performance in 59-7 thrashing of Napier Technical.

A 16-month-old huntaway rescued from lofty spot by eight Hastings firefighters.

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.

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

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

Nearly 200 people attended two community plantings in Hawke's Bay over the weekend.

Dealing with issues to the forefront following the region's gastro crisis.

NOBM create a club record with 23 wins on the trot.

An email sent to both councils regarding potential contamination was ignored in 2002.

NOBM retain Nash Cup while Hastings and Tech celebrate club day victories.

Chatham Cup derbies crank up the knob of intensity as Wanderers, Napier Marist discovered.

Te Mata Mushrooms not to blame for water contamination. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Cafe's pink macarons during May will help with breast cancer funding.

Tenfold increase in value spells good news for company's angel investors.

Bay homes judged in House of the Year Competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The state of Hawke's Bay's local waterways is in crisis, writes Trevor Le-Lievre.

Hundreds turn out in great weather for fifth annual Hawke's Bay biking event.

Council website pre-empts the findings of the government water inquiry.

Bay athlete claims schools title after beating Aussie champ on his own turf.