Latest from Hawke's Bay

Hot, hot, hot: Break out summer gear for weekend

Some areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.

Police Minister Stuart Nash busted driving illegally - again

Minister of Police admits rego breach - then gets busted on new vehicle breach.

Govt gives Pan Pac free pass to buy Hawke's Bay land

It allows Japanese-owned company to make 25 transactions involving 20,000ha of land.

Fire destroyed marae buildings but couldn't break its spirit

On the morning of April 11, 2007, the devastation was "profound" for Raupunga.

PM the apple of farmers' eye at Hawke's Bay show after emissions move

Arrival came on day Government decided farmers won't be taxed on emissions until 2025.

Local Focus: Bike battle at Havelock North

Mountain bikers aren't welcome in Tainui Reserve. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Iwi want Cook's name for Cape Kidnappers changed

It's an understandable position for Ngati Kahungunu to take. But not all are happy.

More than 20 Bay meth cases to resume after Appeal Court review

Appeal Court decision sets new regime for methamphetamine-dealing sentences.

Local Focus: The big Napier wastewater fear

Napier citizens asked to not wash or flush. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Rescue after person trapped near swollen Hawke's Bay river

Police and fire crews are at the scene.

'I am very grateful for the kidney': Organ recipient talks

Hastings resident talks about his choice and his quality of life since the transplant.

Napier's toilet flushing woes: Councillor calls for change as estuary threatened again by downpour

"We just can't go on like this. This is deja vu."

'Never seen anything like it': Council diverts flooding on to 89yo's property

Worst flooding seen in 30 years caused in part by council decision, claims Hastings man.

Stalwart of te reo Lee Smith dies, age 69

The Māori language expert, of Ngāti Kahungunu, was born in Wairoa in 1950.

Lotto Powerball: Jackpot fever strikes with $38m up for grabs tonight

The day of the big draw is usually the busiest for ticket sales, Lotto say.

Car rolls off road near Craggy Range Winery

Police, fire and ambulance are responding to a crash in Hawke's Bay.