It came, it was wild, and then it was over. Cyclone Cook has now passed New Zealand.

Councils are reviewing how NZ communities can be more prepared for future storms.

Napier cleans up after Cyclone Cook's deluge. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Daniel Lee's dreadlocks are cut off for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Small cut only injury after falling tree crushes car.

Aucklanders were left wondering if the big storm was a fizzer but others felt its force.

White Island saw wind gusts of 200km/h during Cyclone Cook.

Wild winds and rain causes slips, road closures and power outages across the region.

Find out what's happening in your region as Cyclone Cook sweeps in.

Donated second-hand gear to lift young players on the eve of the winter sport season.

Bernice recounted the story depicting every grandmother's "worst nightmare".

Hockey star Shea McAleese a finalist again as voting begins for May award.

16-year-old charged after break-ins at store and tennis club, but four still sought.

School's longest-standing principal welcomes new head before turning to life in politics.

Hawke's Bay company Need a Nerd has become part of New Zealand Technology Group.

Complaints from residents have meant the end for 'beautiful' tree in Napier suburb.

A man who was stabbed early on Sunday morning is now in a serious condition.

Mother says she's equipped her daughters with personal alarms after abduction attempt.

Napier City Council becomes latest to breach liquor laws at McLean Park

Hawke's Bay company donates shade sail following theft. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Nervous time for Hastings and Hawke's Bay producers as RMA changes debated last night.

Women join Softball Club for men and team wins. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A district council committee is to review the issue of Maori wards this Wednesday.

Hawke's Bay man "didn't know that he had won big", says store owner.

Priority needs to be given to projects that will enhance tourism.

Ngati Kahungunu sail to protest the Amazon Warrior. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Napier man has been sentenced to six and a half years imprisonment for rape.

Region the only area out of Wellington to see trust in both sectors grow in first quarter.

Hospitals around the country are seeing record numbers of emergency department patients.

The Salvation Army are calling for people to only donate items during store hours.