Fire engines and tankers from Napier and Hastings were sent to a single-story house fire in Mangaroa Rd, Bridge Pa, this morning. Video by Duncan Brown.

Bob Kerridge from Havelock North was awarded Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Video by Duncan Brown

Some Hastings schools were placed in lock down as an armed man took refuge at a block of flats near Hastings Central School. It is understood that the man earlier robbed Magpies Sportsbar and TAB in Hastings. After just over three hours the man was arrested by armed Police.

Dave's Den has more than 8000 vehicles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A farm near Hastings replaced their M.bovis affected stock that was taken from the farm late last year. Mycoplasma bovis is a bacterium that causes illness in cattle, including udder infections (mastitis), abortion, pneumonia and arthritis. It does not infect humans and presents no food safety risk.

Hastings Boys High school Pasifika Group just won the National Super 8 Title.

Ngati Kahungunu Iwi and Craggy Range this morning reached an agreement to build an alternative track up Te Mata peak.

Dave Dobbyn's 'A slice of heaven' has been the focus of an inter unit singing competition at Hawke's Bay Prison. One of a monthly unit challenge that has covered physical, artistic and vocal experiences. Each unit was asked to sing a rendition of the famous ballard.

Waiapu Cathedral of St. John in Napier

The Big Sing Secondary Schools' Choral Festival, East Coast Region, at Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, organised by New Zealand Choral Foundation. Video by Duncan Brown

Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Hastings

Russell Roads find the solution is to give neighbours what they want. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Canoe sprinter Aimee Fisher was presented the 2018 Hawke’s Bay Today sportsperson of the year award, after having earlier won the Gemco senior sportsperson of the year award, at the Hawke's Bay Sports Awards at Pettigrew.Green Arena in Taradale, Napier. Video by Duncan Brown

The government's crackdown on gangs is not expected to hinder social programmes for gang whānau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Olympic swimmer Lauren Boyle hosting a training session with the Heretaunga Sundevils Swimming Club at Flaxmere waterworld.

Whale off Napier

Local Iwi protested upon the steps of Hastings District Council against the Council's involvement and Craggy Range's decision. Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said that Council acknowledges their views and is working hard to ensure all stakeholders are to come up with a solution that all parts of the community will be happy with.

Opera Kitchen, a cafe in Hastings, is one of a group of four Hawke's Bay cafes using stainless steel straws and plates, compostable serviettes, takeaway cups and lids, and compostable bin liners. Video by Duncan Brown

Shakespeare Road Mini Market in Napier damaged by fire

A cemetery lies in pieces after a heartbreaking attack on 16 headstones at the weekend.

Karamu stream at Crosses Road bridge 10th HN Kindy annual duck race

Hope Walk, for suicide support, Havelock North Domain

Ngati Kahungunu protest outside Craggy Range Winery about the Te Mata Peak track

First day of the three day Hawke's Bay Better Home and Living Show at Pettigrew.Green Arena, Taradale, Napier. Video by Duncan Brown

Reverend Alister Hendery, parish priest at St Matthew's Anglican Church in Hastings, talking about euthanasia and his views on the End of Life Choice Bill. Video by Duncan Brown

Claude Davidson of Hastings, who will be celebrating his 100th birthday tomorrow, LOVES his iPad. Video by Duncan Brown.

Napier City council staff and fountains turn pink for Pink shirt day.

Competition from the second day of a Dance Festival hosted by Hawke's Bay Schools Gymnastic Association at Napier Intermediate School in Napier. Video by Duncan Brown

Stephen Hensman, principal at Taradale High school gives a couple of his hopes for today's budget

Hastings District councillor Jacoby Poulain talks to Hawke's Bay Today reporter Anneke Smith