Latest fromHawke's Bay
Inmate attacks prison officer
A Hawke's Bay prison officer was hospitalised yesterday after being attacked by an inmate, and the incident is now being investigated by police.
Lamp sparks 'million-to-one' blaze
The simple act of leaving a lamp on at home sparked a blaze which totally destroyed a Waipukurau home at the weekend.
Teen guilty of burning boy
A teenager accused of dousing another boy with petrol then setting him alight has been found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
'Jackass' prank burned teenager
A teenager accused of dousing a younger boy in petrol and setting him alight said he thought the flames would be easily extinguished.
Sex offender put among community
Outraged Hawke's Bay residents are concerned after a recidivist paedophile was allowed to live in a Clive rental property without the community being informed.
Sipping your way around New Zealand
Diana Plater follows the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail from Hawke's Bay to Marlborough.
Outrage at white supremacy pamphlets
White supremacy flyers have again been distributed to Hawke's Bay letterboxes, provoking another outcry from residents who describe them as nothing but rubbish.
Five animals electrocuted in 'bizarre' accident
"They haven't trained me for this" thought shepherd Hamish Pollock when he came across three dead sheep with gas rising around them.
Latest updates: Tongariro erupts
Eruption activity has subsided but another eruption could occur at any time with little or no warning, according to Civil Defence. Read the latest.