Latest from Hawke's Bay

Sunny weekend weather to remain for the week

Fine weather for the country this week.

Man injured, gunshots fired in Taradale during mass gang brawl

One man was injured after incident at Taradale shopping centre.

Summer stunner: 30C on the cards for lucky few

It will beach time for most of New Zealand today.

Old hospitals leave patients and staff in pain

Risks identified include "extreme" age of buildings that aren't fit for purpose.

Social work agencies across the country are turning away applicants

Family Help Trust in Christchurch have lost four social workers due to the pay gap.

Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay house-building hits highest rate in 12 years

In contrast, the number of consents for homes in Napier is declining.

Jarrod Kenny named before coach Daniel Nelson arrives

It's "all under one roof" as Hawks start releasing key signings for the 2020 NBL season.

Albatross dies after being found on beach with plastic bottle in its stomach

Whirinaki Beach albatross emaciated and likely starved due to 500ml bottle obstruction.

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.

Clinical Hawke's Bay performance

The Hawke's Bay girls went through unbeaten easily accounting for Wairarapa in the final.