Latest fromHawke's Bay

Demolition derby car's fiery end on a Napier riverbed
Adam Codlin says the mess he helped clean up on Guppy Rd, Napier was "appalling".

One summer left: The beach where the climate-change hourglass trickles
A once-vibrant waterfront now littered with bach corpses, eerie reminders of summers past.

Stash of cash found on side of road
'Goodness gracious,' said Yvonne Thacker as she spotted a wad of notes.

Ice cream supplies melting away as heatwave kicks in
Lines of up to 25 minutes for an ice cream as some outlets run out.

Shellfish collector saved from drowning by fishermen and swimmer
Man saved from drowning by fishermen and passer-by

Road toll close to 2017 tally
Crashes have closed state highways at Karapiro and between Taupo and Napier.

Breast cancer sufferer devastated Govt won't fund 'wonder drug'
Blow for stage four breast cancer sufferers as Pharmac decides not to fund Ibrance.

Local Focus: Speeding the Blokart breeze
Blokart Hawke's Bay has a new purpose-built track. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Speeding the Blokart breeze
Blokart Hawke's Bay has a new purpose-built track. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Seven hours lost at sea: How Ava kept dad alive
"They don't bring people back from something like that normally."

Fire guts popular Hastings bakery
Neighbouring business also damaged as bakery goes up in flames.

Former pedigree pool swimmer Amy Renall tames ocean race
There's no hiding in the water when it comes to the Hawke's Bay Ocean Swim Series.

Baby's death 'not suspicious', say police
Nine-month-old baby's death will now be referred to the Coroner.

Holiday traffic: Congestion builds on country's roads
Exactly where and when the busiest times will be has been calculated by NZTA.

Police investigating baby's 'unexplained' death
Police are talking with people who were in the house when the baby died.

Body of swimmer recovered from Hawke's Bay waterfall
The swimmer had gone missing yesterday evening after diving into the water.

Local Focus: Operatunity a dream gig for musicians
Operatunity is NZ's most successful live music company. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Marae stabbing victim never wants to remember her 21st
The young woman was stabbed and beaten at her birthday party.

Local Focus: New Zealand's best school production is in Flaxmere
Flaxmere Primary School production on kauri dieback. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Christmas At the Park a local hit
Christmas At the Park 2018. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Not guilty plea in dead eels case
Nearly 2000 eels were found dead in Canterbury creek in April.

Iwi suggests acquiring stake in Napier Port
Iwi head wants to guarantee the port stays local.

Name suppression lapses for human trafficking and slavery-accused
Name revealed for man at centre of trafficking charges.

Body found in search for missing fisherman
Body discovered after week-long search of river.

From pro rugby hopeful, to meth user, to violent crime to a prison cell
Jordan Stratton-Pineaha and an accomplice barged into a sleepout armed with a knife.

Christmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for some
Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south

Clive waka navigator honoured with traditional title
A Hawke's Bay waka navigator has gained the highest traditional honour for his skills.

Hastings teen jailed for stabbing man six times
Robbers aged 12 to 18 years carried a knife, an iron bar, and a wheel brace.