Latest fromHawke's Bay
Latest abuse tragedy: Sahara, 5
This is the face of the latest New Zealand child to die as a result of alleged abuse. Five-year-old Sahara Jayde Baker-Koro was found dead in her bed in Napier early on Tuesday.
North Islanders sweltering in muggy heat
Temperatures were in the late twenties across the top half of the north today, with the humidity making it feel more like the thirties in Auckland.
Come away with me
What do some of our friends in fashion, design and food have planned for their Christmas break?
Assault accused remanded in custody after 5-year-old's death
A man has been remanded in custody after he appeared in court charged with assault over the death of a girl, 5, in Napier.
Power restored to Napier
Power has been restored to Napier after a felled tree shortcircuited a cable supplying electricity to more than 21,000 people.
A definite ring to it
From Napier to New York, Nga Waiata's striking jewellery is making some waves.
Armed man commandeered Mr Whippy van, court told
A knife-wielding man commandeered a Mr Whippy van and hurled ice creams at passersby, a court has been told.
Little Tom's Cottage, Hawkes Bay
This bed and breakfast, near Havelock North, has been named the best remote wilderness hideaway in the world by the The Times in 2010. Nestled between the Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, it's the perfect spot for a romantic getaway.
For further information see tomscottages.co.nz.
Hawke's Bay B&B named one of the world's best
A NZ bed and breakfast has been named the best remote wilderness hideaway in the world.
Five hospitalised after suspected drink spiking
Four men and one woman were admitted to hospital overnight after a suspected mass drink spiking incident at a popular Napier bar, police say.