A colony of the world's most threatened gull species, the endemic black-billed gull, has successfully bred in Hawke's Bay despite major obstacles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Fierce competition in shearing and woolhandling at the Taihape A & P Show

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.

The damaged windows were quoted to cost thousands to replace.

Kevin Swannell has been charged with assaulting and threatening to kill his wife.

Wind denied athletes the chance of Commonwealth Games qualifications at Cooks Classic

Trade Me sees positive outlook for new jobs in the Hawke's Bay region.

Police officer allegedly attacked by the accused man is still not back at work.

Waimarama Beach Day is a summer tradition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police hunting arsonists after seven suspicious fires in four weeks.

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

Suspicious fires are not connected, police say.

Hastings gym owner putting portion of membership fees toward goal of planting 500 trees.

Police say suspect probably has hand or arm injuries.

Whanganui athlete Liam Back has his eye on world cross country glory in Paris in April.

Nearly half of NZ's female mayors are on the East Coast. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Flaxmere elder gets QSM in New Year Honours List.

The Fiesta of Lights now intergeneratonal. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Melody Matheson's enjoying purple patch but won't push Graffiti MH too hard.

Green Honda car kept going as two other vehicles collided, killing a driver.

A Wairoa farmer activated an emergency beacon while out mustering.

Flaxmere's a long way from Matakana. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Helping 12 families in 12 days isn't enough. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Cattle disease likely to spread further from Hastings outbreak. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Cattle disease likely to spread further. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Public complain about behaviour of passengers during Mongrel Mob tangi procession.

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

To be continued ... summer.

The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.

Strict infection controls in place to prevent spread of highly contagious bug.