Multiple severe weather warnings and watches were issued yesterday as a cold front looks set to put a dampener on summer.

Ten houses have been evacuated after a digger struck a gas main in the Hawke's Bay town of Pahiatua.

Detective Inspector Rob Jones said police launched an investigation into the deaths of two occupants of a residential address.

A man with a warrant issued for his arrest has been apprehended after the Hawke’s Bay AOS cornered him in a quiet Greenmeadows cul de sac, early Thursday evening. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Temperatures in the 30s this week mean more work for Quality Roading Services (QRS) routine maintenance manager Gary Jones. He said

A driver found not guilty for killing a Napier kindergarten teacher in a car crash probably caused her death in a failed suicide, a coroner has found.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Daniel Lee is walking the length of New Zealand to raise money for the rescue helicopter that helped save his life.

Patient battles through two reviews and three court cases to prove that his treatment injury happened at the time of surgery.

A man is recovering in hospital after being stabbed and thrown through a window during a late-night scuffle at Napier's McDonald's restaurant on Monday.

Mike Middleton hasn't touched his motorbike since February 7, 2016 - the day his son, Rhys, was killed.

South-westerlies dominating the country this summer will continue to deliver wind and cloud to large parts of the country today.

Firefighters are returning to the scene of a major scrub fire that gutted a house, destroyed a shed and forced the evacuation of baches and homes in the Hawke's Bay.

Police are seeking 24-year-old Cameron Taik who was last seen on Wednesday night at his home address in Mayfair, Hastings.

The owners of a dairy are upset and shocked after a dispute over a loaf of bread escalated to an assault and threats from an axe-wielding woman.

Big swells predicted to surge up the eastern side of New Zealand from Kaikoura to north of Mahia Peninsula

When it comes to trapping our bird-killing pest predators, a little bit of potent ferret stench could be the missing ingredient.

So staggering were the improvements in health outcomes for an Alaskan community that Hawke's Bay District Health Board's general manager

Those looking to cool off at a popular Napier swimming spot are having to share the water with swarms of jellyfish. Reports of jellyfish

The MetService is forecasting rain for much of New Zealand today, perhaps ruining plans for post-party barbecues and sunbathing.

To the sound of 200-300 voices chanting "live, live, Israel, resolution go to Hell", Hawke's Bay pastor Nigel Woodley stood outside

In protest at an "outrageous" United Nations resolution, busloads of Hawke's Bay residents will travel to Parliament today to condemn

Boxing Day crash victim remembered as one of the "most amazing people" .

Road toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.

A weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.

Emergency services were not called immediately after attack.

Carving, planing and knocking in. With the summer of cricket upon us, James Laver demonstrates the craft that goes into a hand-made cricket bat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Carving, planing and knocking in. With the summer of cricket upon us, James Laver demonstrates the craft that goes into a hand-made cricket bat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Brenda Wheatley knows the heartache caused by a driver's decision to use a cell phone while behind the wheel.

This festive season the Hawke's Bay Community Choir is doing the rounds visiting local retirement villages to help spread the Christmas spirit through song. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

This festive season the Hawke’s Bay Community Choir is doing the rounds visiting local retirement villages to spread the Christmas spirit through song. Made with funding from NZ On Air.