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.

CBDs are coping with retail challenges. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The father of five arrived with his family to find the church barely existed.

Growth in first-home buyers looking for property in the Bay, but high prices are daunting.

Celebrity Chinese Chef Nicholas Tse visits NZ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Regional council allows rooks to stay on Olrig Station. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

For over 30 years Denis has made a difference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Supreme Pig with a royal connection. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Children at Haumoana School are learning reading, writing and maths by cooking.

Seven people, some of them Mongrel Mob, accused in Hawke's Bay's largest P bust.

What one thing will you do each day as mayor? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

What makes you qualified to be mayor? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

What makes you qualified to be mayor? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

What inspired you personally to run for mayor? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ariki was a boy with a bright and promising future, says teacher.

What are the issues in Hastings? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Humanity Painters' annual exhibition all about flood, with about 300 works.

Children as young as 8 had burns doused in water at scene of serious fire.

Former Hastings mayor's bid for electorate successful in Tukituki.

Two armed men struggled with two women before stealing a handbag.

The women struggled with armed burglars who invaded their Hastings home.

Police say Ana Lani Arnott had access to the sports club's accounts and funds.