New ZealandFire contained, but hotspots remainSmoking piles of earth, blackened trees, scorched earth and collapsed fencelines are the visible signs that remain of the Waimarama 15 Feb 04:41 PM
PoliticsYule 'should have been more upfront'Ratepayers are set to pay between $90,000 and $100,000 if Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule is selected as the National Party's Tukituki 15 Feb 04:31 PM
New ZealandBrownlee questions emergency responseCivil Defence minister questions the emergency response to the Port Hills fires, which have destroyed five houses and caused hundreds to flee.15 Feb 08:15 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Homeless flock to warm Napier weatherThere is a seasonal influx of homeless in Napier thanks to the long hours of sunshine and dry weather this summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandNZ seeing 'the worst' of fire seasonNew Zealand is now experiencing the worst of the fire season, a top officer says, with a dangerous combination of high temperatures and low relative humidity creating tinder-dry conditions across eastern hot-spots.14 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandHouse burning 'too distressing' to watchStrong wind drove John Wuts home early from Ocean Beach yesterday and on the way home heavy smoke made him fear for his life. The 14 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandCrews fighting fire in high spiritsIt's a long, hot slog fighting a fire as big and complex as the one in the Hawke's Bay in the blazing heat. But it's also satisfying work.14 Feb 12:08 AM
New ZealandTourist driver test ruled outJudy Richards, whose son Rhys Middleton was killed by a tourist driver last year, is leading calls for testing foreign motorists.13 Feb 10:31 PM
New ZealandGales for Hawke's Bay as blazes continueHigh winds to bring more misery to fire crews fighting bush blazes today, but no rain where it is needed.13 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandBoy died from head injuries, court hearsAccused stepfather says dead toddler's bruises and bite marks the result of a 'freakish accident'.13 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne house has a lucky escape yesterdayOne local resident described the terrifying moment when flames came right up to his family home on Waimarama Rd yesterday. Hawke's 13 Feb 04:56 PM
New ZealandPower restored after fireUnison restored power to about 700 customers last night after it was cut during the blaze along Waimarama Rd. Unison relationship 13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaimarama Rd reopened after day of fire dramaTwo bus-loads of school children are among those who have been escorted out of a Hawke's Bay fire zone, as several large fires burn throughout the district.13 Feb 05:31 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Fire fuels emergency statusA state of emergency has been declared in the Hastings District as emergency services battle several fires across the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Feb 03:30 AM
New Zealand1931 quake survivors share storiesBy Anneke SmithLOOKING BACK: Jim Moran and Raymon Barrett, the oldest and youngest survivors of the 1931 quake, cut the cake alongside 12 Feb 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceWho pays the most for car insurance?Aucklanders are paying 16 per more on average for car insurance a year than what the average Kiwi pays.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHomeless families forced from motelsHawke's Bay is facing a housing crisis with moteliers saying dozens of people squeezed out of emergency motel accommodation due to 12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower restored to 4000 Napier homesAlmost 4000 homes in the Napier area are without power in what Unison the lines company is calling an 'unplanned' outage.11 Feb 10:30 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: How Art Deco is Napier?Out come the jewellery, the fashion and the cars of the 1930s - but Art Deco wouldn't be what it is without the architecture. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Feb 06:04 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: How Art Deco is Napier?Out come the jewellery, the fashion and the cars of the 1930s - but Art Deco wouldn’t be what it is without the architecture. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch10 Feb 05:57 AM
New ZealandPublic may be helping offenders evade policeHawke's Bay Police believe members of the public are helping two dangerous offenders evade police.10 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandGastro outbreak still affecting many elderly residentsA large number of elderly people have still not recovered from last year's campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North, the inquiry panel 09 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandFather admits murdering sonMan admits killing his son but lawyer argues against life sentence.08 Feb 10:02 PM
New ZealandMan found unconscious at beach diesMark Geoffrey Beale, who was found unconscious on a beach in Haumoana, died yesterday morning in hospital. Police found 45-year-old 07 Feb 04:25 PM
New ZealandPolice name man who died following Hawke's Bay assaultPolice have named the man who was found unconscious on a Hawke's Bay beach yesterday.07 Feb 04:24 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: No budget for Wairoa Budget Advisory ServiceAfter serving the Wairoa community for 28 years the Wairoa Budget Advisory Service now faces an uncertain future after the Ministry of Social Development pulled its funding. Made with funding from NZ On AirWatch07 Feb 01:17 AM
CricketPhil Cooper: Intrigue of Napier's WatergateIts great for me this time of year to get away from an English winter with its cold and rain and travel to Hawke's Bay. Its a great 06 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan critical after incident on Haumoana cyclewayA man is fighting for his life after being found unconscious on a cycleway in Haumoana yesterday morning. Police found the man about 06 Feb 04:26 PM
KahuFamily fun at Waitangi festivalsThousands came together at festivals across the region today to celebrate Waitangi day. While free rides, stalls, and entertainment 06 Feb 04:27 AM
New ZealandInvestigation after man found unconsciousHawke's Bay Police are investigating the assault of a man at Haumoana, who was found unconscious today at about 7am.05 Feb 11:32 PM
New ZealandDriver killed in Hawke's Bay crash namedThe woman killed in a two car crash in Hawke's Bay yesterday was 25-year-old Jennifer Eriha, police have confirmed.04 Feb 07:16 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car crash in Hawke's BayA person has died in a car crash in Hawke's Bay tonight.03 Feb 06:49 AM
Video Watch NZH Local Focus: Wairoa’s time to be revitalisedWairoa District Mayor Craig Little says 2017 is about getting back to basics to spruce up shopfronts, roads, and footpaths to improve the town’s visual identity. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch03 Feb 03:26 AM
New ZealandWeather: What's in store for the next three months?We can expect normal temperatures in the coming months but less rain.02 Feb 09:15 PM
