A local businessman said his wife heard a "crack".

A court has been told a 25-year-old man sentenced for an assault on a fellow Hawke's Bay Prison inmate faces a lifetime in jail if

Raising two kids and battling cancer - Juliet Mawley had to rely on Legal Aid in a recent hearing. But she feels shortchanged because of tightening budgets for legal aid across the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Raising two kids and battling cancer - Juliet Mawley had to rely on Legal Aid in a recent hearing. But she feels shortchanged because of tightening budgets for legal aid across the country. Made with finding from NZ On Air.

A hike in the freedom camping season is upon us - and so too the many perceptions that plague this travelling community. The thrifty

Port Ahuriri Playcentre has stunning new carvings for the kids to enjoy. But they're not from a gallery or marae, they're from prison. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Port Ahuriri Playcentre has stunning new carvings for the kids to enjoy. But they're not from a gallery or marae, they're from prison. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A cyclist has been flown to hospital after falling off her bike in Napier. The woman, in her 20s, suffered a serious leg injury when

A fire broke out at 2am at the Heinz Watties plant in Hastings this morning.

The jury in the trial of Napier man accused of "sadistic" offending against his partner is struggling to reach unanimous verdicts The

Hamilton Logan is 92 next month, and this "old grizzly" has been attending Hawke's Bay A&P Show for 70 years. Far from getting sick of it, he says the show is a 'must-see'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hamilton Logan is 92 next month, and this "old grizzly" has been attending Hawke's Bay A&P Show for 70 years. Far from getting sick of it, he says the show is a 'must-see'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Napier pound will be investigated by the Ministry for Primary Industries following a complaint of alleged breaches of the Animal

Median weekly earnings in Hawke's Bay are surging ahead of other North Island regions.

The jury in the High Court in Napier will consider 28 verdicts against a Napier man accused of sexually abusing and torturing his

The weekend's freak storm in Napier and Hastings - when hail fell, and blue skies darkened - could herald a turbulent week ahead

Priced out of Auckland? A property expo this weekend aims to pitch affordable properties in the regions.

A woman who stole 300 pieces of mail to get money for her meth habit dodged a prison sentence in court today.

Police are hunting for a person wanted for arrest after a sighting in Napier's Marine Parade area this morning.

Napier man denies "sadistic" offending against teenage girlfriend.

Cruise ships coming to Napier Port are on the up, with 10 more expected this season. Local businesses are expected to reap the benefits with nearly 100,000 passengers expected to visit. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Cruise ships coming to Napier Port are on the up, with 10 more expected this season. Local businesses are expected to reap the benefits with nearly 100,000 passengers expected to visit. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

The Government is injecting $50,000 into steering young people away from Hawke's Bay's gang scene, but many say it would be better invested in whānau and parenting skills. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Three men and a woman have been arrested following an aggravated robbery in Napier this afternoon.

The Government is injecting $50,000 into steering young people away from Hawke’s Bay’s gang scene, but many say it would be better invested in whānau and parenting skills. Youth worker Adrian Pritchard says a holistic approach needs to be taken, and targeting youth alone won’t work. Made with funding from NZ on Air

The Napier-Wairoa rail line is set to reopen, with an agreement between KiwiRail and Napier Port being signed today.

For heavy transport driver Archie Simons of Hastings there was no option but to ride out a terror out-of-control moment and hope for the best.

A car carrier laden with vehicles careened into a building, narrowly avoiding oncoming traffic, after it drove over a large boulder which then got stuck under it.

Take your time in this seaside village, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Residents living within industrial earshot of Napier Port may be in for quieter times after the port and its neighbours negotiated