Victoria White interviews Labour's Stuart Nash after he retained his Napier seat with a huge majority over his National opponent David Elliott, despite the electorate once again largely voting blue in the party vote.

Christopher Eldridge from Napier

Just after 10pm Mr Yule called his win in the Tukituki seat with more than 3000 ahead of Labour candidate Anna Lorck with about 90 per cent of votes counted. Surrounded by about 50 supporters, friends and family at their election night venue in an empty shop in Heretaunga Street, Ms Lorck reflected on a hard-fought campaign.

Talks to Hawke's Bay Today

Meka Whaitiri, the Labour MP for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti

Stuart Nash holds onto Napier for Labour

P in Pahiatua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

8 more pou plus 4 solstice rocks, added to the star compass Atea a Rangi, at Waitangi near Napier to mark the spring equinox

Rally in Clive to oppose the WCO (Water concervation order).

As light rain fell during a visit to Napier based Takaro Trails cycle hire company, PM Bill English asked 'Is it going to rain much?'. He answered his own question by not taking the scheduled bike ride in the rain along the waterfront and headed for a pub bar.

Prime Minister Bill English speaking at Freshmax in Hastings.

Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Thousands of delighted children and adults alike turned out for today's Blossom Parade in Hastings. Video by Duncan Brown.

Candidates Dr Elizabeth KereKere (Greens), and Marama Fox (Maori) and Meka Whaitiri (Labour) made their pitch to voters at Irongate School hall Flaxmere.

Wairarapa candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hawke's Bay employers were urged to consider offenders as employees, at a breakfast hosted by the Corrections Department at the Napier Conference Centre. Video by Duncan Brown

Vika Mopeli, Darius Tuhiwai, and Paora Gemell, perform at Flaxmere College during Flax Jams 2017 event.

Captain of HBHS victorious Rugby team, Kianu Kereru-Symes and Kini Naholo talk about winning the national secondary school Rugby trophy against Hamilton Boys High in Palmerston North.

Jacinda Ardern Labour party leader visited Hawkes Bay speaking to students, mothers and apple packers.

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern visiting Maraenui, Napier made an announcement about regional housing to a crowd of about 150 people.

Wairarapa candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Labour leader is the subject of Newstalk's first leader's breakfast.

Tukituki candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Wairarapa candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hawkes Bay bus drivers deliver a petition to Napier City Councillor Paul Bailey calling on the Napier City Council to support a living wage for bus drivers

Tukituki candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tukituki candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Maria Tutaia talks to Hawke's Bay Today ahead of Sunday's clash with England in Taradale.

The crowd was both informed and entertained in the packed hall during the Hawke's Bay Today meet the Tukituki candidates debate held at Karamu High School in Hastings.

Tukituki candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.