Latest from Hawke's Bay

24 hours and no sleep: Hawke's Bay fire crews stretched with three fires still active in the region

Mayor calls those stopping tinder-box dry region from being engulfed "blimmin' legends".

Digger stolen from Napier's Western Hills cemetery

"We are missing it, and we would very much like it back."

Safety concerns as oppressive heat taking toll at Hawke's Bay Hospital

Doctors, nurses and patients struggling to cope at Hawke's Bay Hospital.

Watch: Into the inferno - woman's terrifying drive through wall of flames

Cause of fire unconfirmed, but "may have been someone mowing a paddock", firefighters say.

Against the fence: Bluff Hill B&B owner questions timing of lookout renovations

"Closed for summer. The best view in town. I don't understand it."

Felled by a 'king hit': Injured man unsure of return to rugby

"If it robs me from playing rugby, then I would be pretty angry."

'An innocent life will be lost': Gang violence sparks fear and calls for action

And a gang expert says the rise in gang violence is no surprise.

Simon Bridges begins fight for 'quiet' New Zealanders

Bridges admired hippos, and talked about not wanting to talk about Winston Peters.

Local Focus: Santa set Danica on road to Elton gig

Thanks to Santa, Danica Bryant is playing Elton John. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

In the deep end: Teen lifeguard saves struggling 80-year-old's life

The man was one of six saved on the beach by lifeguards in the past three days.

Rideshare service Ola arrives in Napier and Hastings

The local launch is part of an expansion for Ola across 11 new cities and towns in NZ.

Local Focus: Tsunami risk for Napier thousands

Thousands would perish from major tsunami. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

15,000 people in Napier would 'have difficulty' escaping tsunami - GNS

"Based on the modelling, 15,000 would have difficulty". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police called to Hawke's Bay Airport over 'disruptive' plane passenger

Police were called to Hawke's Bay Airport after flight crew had issues with a passenger.

Taradale shooting: Top cop says gangs could walk free if residents won't testify

Community asked to come forward.

Hawke's Bay to get Rangatahi Court as fight to keep troubled teens out of gangs ramps up

Marae-based court will sit in April, a "significant" step to keeping teens out of gangs.