Hawke's Bay
Napier's flooding risks for next 75 years mapped
A new report has revealed large swathes of Napier will be at risk of seawater flooding in the next 75 years. The council says it'll now have to include that information on LIMs.
Police believe they may have uncovered a human trafficking ring in Hawke's Bay
Police say it is possible they have uncovered a human trafficking and migrant exploitation ring in Hawke's Bay, sparked by a "distraught" victim raising the alarm.
'Kick in the guts': Workers in shock after sudden news of factory closure
Workers at a Hawke's Bay clothing factory say they were blindsided by a decision to close its doors.
Storms exposed holes in emergency management - report
The chief ombudsman says the country has work to do to build a robust emergency management system.
Three rescued from boat during heavy seas as thunderstorm hit Hawke's Bay
Three people were rescued in the Hawke's Bay after thunderstorms ripped through the region on Tuesday night.
Hawke's Bay on-demand bus service trial in Hastings swamps council staff
An on-demand bus service trial in Hastings has put a "significant load" on the regional council's call centre, and is double the cost of a regular fixed-route bus.
'He gets it' - PM impresses locals on first official visit to cyclone-battered area
Luxon drove the crumbling SH2 with a handful of MPs on Friday morning to reach the small town, gauge progress of its recovery, and learn what it needs from the new government.
Luxon on cyclone recovery: 'We don't want to turn all that upside down'
Christopher Luxon says the new government is going to continue everything that the previous one put into place to help with the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Woman vindicated after High Court rules Family Court judge acted unfairly
The High Court has found a judge "effectively teamed up" with the lawyers of an ex-husband in a post-separation court battle.
Dogs fall ill after eating unknown substance on Hawke's Bay beach
The regional council says it has cleared the substance, and taken samples away for analysis.
Slip blocking State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa
Waka Kotahi says the highway was closed between Putorino and Kotemaori just before 4am Sunday, and there is no detour available.
Competitors look to make a splash in bombing competition
Manu masters are descending on a Hastings pool on Saturday in a bid to become the district's next bomb champion.
'Right, Mark, this is what we need': Mayors appeal to new minister to visit cyclone-hit regions
Mayors in Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti are urging new Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell see for himself the mountain of work that still lies ahead after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti in cleanup mode - again
Northern Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti are back in cleanup mode after heavy rain fell steadily over the weekend. Audio
Highway reopens after slip that claimed a life
SH2 south of Wairoa has opened to one lane today as work continues to clear a slip that was brought down by heavy rain. Audio
Storm reaction reviews rumble on
Reviews into how authorities did during the year's biggest storms are carrying on months after defences were found wanting.
Flooding in Tai Rāwhiti, Wairoa: infrastructure and welfare checks underway
Water levels are now dropping and bridges and roads are being inspected in Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay, where flooding has followed three days of heavy rain, and people are being asked to stay off the…
Chasing Ghosts: Cold-case murders solved decades after the crimes
Cold case murders can be solved, and serial killers unmasked, many years after the original police investigations.
Heavy rain on the East Coast to continue overnight
Up to 100 millimetres of rain is expected across Tairawhiti and Hawke's Bay's Wairoa districts.
Heavy rain warnings for already-saturated Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay
Rain warnings are in place in Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay, with minor flooding already reported and Civil Defence asking people to check on neighbours and whānau.
