A Hawkes Bay judge has been criticised for telling a woman wearing a headscarf to leave his courtroom.

Shooting victim Layden Rameka was trying to shepherd his wife and children into a bedroom, when he was killed.

"Our family's heart goes out to the victim's family, particularly his wife and children," the family of murder accused Wilson Apatu said today.

The MetService is forecasting these strong westerly winds are set to continue until Wednesday.

Hawke's Bay gunman Wilson Apatu (above right) shot dead a neighbour and injured the victim's 8-year-old son before his arrest late last night.

Wairoa College student died while trying to rescue his prized and expensive basketball from river.

Logan Brown noted for its atmosphere, menu, wine list and service.

Man plucked from snow-covered ridge in the Ruahine Ranges for second time in a month 'put the lives of rescue staff at risk'.