Latest from Hawke's Bay

'It got up and started walking': Person dressed as bush almost hit by driver

"That costume is next level."

Roil siblings follow in well-trodden family footsteps at Colgate Games

Hastings Athletics Club leads the charge of Hawke's Bay 71 at North Island Colgate Games.

DHB cuts Hawke's Bay housework help, suggests elderly will be healthier if they do chores

Housework may seem a chore but it's a great way to maintain health, letter tells elderly.

The end of 12 hectares of pines on Te Mata Peak: Ambitious native plant plan announced

The famous redwoods will not be affected.

Athletics takes a look back to look forward - and it's looking good

Whanganui athletes had an outstanding season with the second half yet to come.

'All your fault': Napier driver initially blames crash on police

Kids were playing on a trampoline when speeding driver smashed into nearby tree and post.

Battling Hawke's Bay forest fire: Firefighters say toughest in 30 years

"The heat, the smoke is pretty bad. You can't see, can't breathe."

'I'm more than willing to go to prison' says Hastings councillor

Henare O'Keefe to pay court costs to a liquor store, decrying the court system.

Hawke's Bay forest fire: Extent of scorched earth revealed as firefighters move in

Around 70 firefighters continue to tackle the forests fires, with helicopters on standby.

Weather: It won't feel like summer for next week

Chilly days are in the forecast for most places across the country for the next full week.

Hawke's Bay and the Central North Island buck national road toll trend

Central North Island - less than 28 percent of population, 50 per cent of the road toll.

New playground forced to close off section after equipment damaged

New $1.7 million playground has been partially closed after reopening two weeks ago.

Australian smoke haze covers Hawke's Bay

Smoke covered Hawke's Bay should clear on Friday as southwesterly rolls in.

Raj on international duty

Her form over the past few months has been red hot.

Cruise passengers lament disruption after search for man overboard

A second passenger reported died aboard the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship off NZ waters.

Rescuer recounts struggle to rescue beached shark

Teresa Allen said she spotted the 2m shark when walking her dogs along the beach.

Hawke's Bay fashion fail that sold online still haunts owner

A dress that is unofficially the 2019 Fashion Fail of the Year still haunts its owner

Opinion: Was the gun buyback a success? Not really ...

Was the gun buyback a success? Not really, says Chris Geddis.