Dealing with issues to the forefront following the region's gastro crisis.

Rehia Hanara is 'overwhelmed' by her honour, given for her work in revitalising te reo.

A former Maori All Black has received a Queen's Birthday honour for services to Maori.

Arrest after threatening driver with gun, stealing car and using it to ram police vehicle.

Weekend road toll sits at one after a pedestrian was hit by a car in Napier.

Police are looking for information on where a silver Volkswagen was after it was stolen.

The pair also used the stolen car to flee police and ram a parked police car, police say.

HBRC to join others seeking Environment Court clarification on dam project consent.

Intrepid travelling cat reunited with owner after bolting from removal truck last week.

Thirty-four choirs from 17 secondary schools are participating in this year's Big Sing.

Man, 21, sentenced to 11 years' jail for kicking, punching, biting and strangling partner.

Crown is calling the last of its witnesses as the trial enters its second week.

Napier needs more affordable, long-term houses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Napier need more affordable long-term houses.

Nick Mason is using his experience to help others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Nick Mason is using his experience with mental health to help others.

The Green Party has slammed the Budget despite the included conservation-related funding.

Rocket Lab's fourth test attempt historic moment for New Zealand as rocket launches.

The council says it won't be necessary to boil water despite bug's detection.

Weather has again caused a Rocket Lab to delay a launch attempt at Mahia.

Hawke's Bay Regional Council recommended to add and alter RWSS conditions precedent.

GP denies five counts of stupefying and eight of indecent assault after four men complain.

The latest Ministry of Health targets are a mixed bag this quarter.

The Muaupoko Tribe shares its story.

Hawke's Bay doctor accused of stupefying and indecently assaulting male patients.

Consents given to firms to take our water opened taps on furious row.

Locals can help others in need by passing on pre-loved clothing to families with newborns.

Waikato company fined after goats arrived at meatworks with significant injuries.

A teenager run over by a quad bike has been airlifted to Hawke's Bay Hospital.

A doctor charged with stupefying and indecently assaulting patients goes on trial tomorrow