Latest from Hawke's Bay

Slain police officer's nephew graduates from police college

Dan Snee, nephew of Len Snee, will be posted to Eastern District.

'Could get out of hand': Napier council stops providing free replacement recycling bins

Replacing recycling crates will cost residents after council decision.

Man shot by police at Flaxmere school had an imitation pistol

Man presented imitation pistol before being shot, police say.

Flaxmere school shooting: Top cop backs 'split-second' decisions

Man had visited the school twice before on Tuesday, and had threatened staff member.

Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.

Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.

Fatal house fire: One dead in blaze

Police say they were called to a house fire on Tawhiti St at 2.07am today.

Local Focus: Trelinnoe Park falls into passionate hands

"Gardening is the only passion that increases with age". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Going to get very bad': Sales time at big shopping centre, and one way out's closed

Asbestos exposure risk means Sir James Wattie Pl remains closed to the public.

'Slightly different team-talk': Napier football coach's words for team during park lockdown

Napier City Rovers were training when they heard bangs, and saw armed cops swarm.

Lowe's Lake set to be filled next year after Hastings District Council stormwater decision

A budget of $2m has been proposed for the district council to carry out the work.

Local Focus: The lake getting weired

Saving Whakakī, the lake that's sometimes an estuary. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.

Bay helicopter crew assist after Whakaari/White Island tragedy

Crew clocked off at 2am after exhausting, emotionally draining day.

Local Focus: Hunters armed with secateurs

Rose Hunters are saving our gardening history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'A lot of tears': Heartwarming moment Chloe, 9, meets ill boy she raised money for

Chloe Old, 9, saw a video of what Liam Reading was going through, and decided to help him.

Motorcycle crash victims shared 'intense love' of life

Tributes have been paid to the two victims of a crash on the Napier-Taupo Road.

Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo

It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.