Latest from Havelock North

Underpaid Havelock cafe manager didn't take leave for more than two years

ERA ruling allows staffer to pursue the owner of the cafe for $6000.

In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border

This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.

Heavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's Bay

Heavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.

The garden that John built

Timpson on Breadalbane Eco Garden is open to the public on Sundays from 1pm-4pm.

Man denies kidnapping Havelock North children, elects jury trial

Police earlier alleged that the man coerced children into going with them before they ran.

Havelock North resort gets approval to serve alcohol despite ‘animosity’ from neighbours

Public objections were filed by 26 neighbours, including three who spoke at a hearing.

Fibre sale touted as win for Bay consumers

'Now is the right time to hand the stewardship on to a parent company.'

Michael Fowler: The changing history of Joll Rd, Havelock North

Opinion: It might be hard for residents to call this once-sleepy spot a village now.

Rare tīwaiwaka arrives in Havelock North for Māori language week

Black fantail makes unlikely but timely entrance for photographer.

'Give us your money': Elderly women robbed at knifepoint of pokie winnings

Co-offender Jimi Haerewa was earlier sent to jail for his part in the hold-up.

Hawke's Bay runner smashes 39-year-old NZ steeples record

The national 3000 metres record hadn't been touched since 1984.

Havelock North school 'unsettled' after new term opens with canteen break-in

Frozen food, ingredients and a small amount of cash were taken over the long weekend.

Tea towels spontaneously combust, gutting popular restaurant

Tea towels spontaneously ignited after going through a clothes dryer, investigator says.

'My legs just gave way': Owner's horror as fire rips through popular restaurant

"You built dreams upon it - to see it all going up in smoke is pretty heart-wrenching."

Chef accused of wasting food, leaving oven on overnight awarded $20k

She was thrilled to get the job after having suffered ill health. Then she was dismissed.

Football cup hopes end for two Hawke’s Bay football teams

The Napier Marist men and Havelock North Wanderers knew they were up against it

Two airlifted to hospital after Central Hawke’s Bay crash, no injuries in Havelock North bus crash

Two people were airlifted to hospital after a car crashed through a fence near Ongaonga.

Away win gives Marist another chance at Cup dream

Napier Marist won a round 1 match on Saturday, their first Chatham Cup game in four years.