Dead diver was Zane Hiko
After getting into trouble, Hiko was pulled from the water by friends, but emergency services couldn't save him.
Iwi hemp venture to create jobs
If plans for a processing plant go ahead in Tararua it could create more than 150 jobs.
Fire on Te Mata Peak
Firefighters have brought the Hawke's Bay blaze under control, but at this stage the cause is not known.
Bay doctors taken by surprise
No-one appears to have told the doctors that the hospital ward in their medical centre was closing over Christmas.
Diver dies in northern Hawke's Bay
The diver was pulled from the water by fellow diving buddies, but emergency services could not save the person.
Napier's Roll of Honour doubles
After research from a local museum, the roll increased to just under double the number of names listed previously.
Man says violence due to 'seeing red'
Victim lost consciousness twice during partner's assault. Once due to kicking, once due to strangling.
Shock over death of 'young leader'
Erica Jones, who "excelled" in many areas of life, was pregnant at the time of the crash that killed her.
Stranded cancer patient coming home
Generous donors pitch in to buy plane tickets for Jarred Thompson after he fell severely ill in Fiji.
Violent weekend in Hawke's Bay
Police investigating two separate assaults in Hawke's Bay that left people in hospital.
Hawke's Bay farmers fear drought
An unusually dry October has some in Hawke's Bay fearing a complete loss of water access.
Bored, lonely and ignored
Disabled clients of taxpayer-funded training organisation found sitting idle and sleeping in reception.
Heatwave hits Hawke's Bay
Ice cream, gelato, jandals and surf wax are all in hot demand as near-30C heat hits Hawke's Bay.
Mumps cases in Hawke's Bay
One high school student and two adults found to have mumps, with officials urging parents to check children are immunised.
Logging truck rolls into stream
Truck driver complains of sore ribs, but dodges major injury in SH2 crash in rural Hawke's Bay, police say.
$61k to defend Easter trade policy
A failure to consult with the Christian community over Easter trading has cost Napier ratepayers.
New wharf approved for Napier Port
Consent granted to build a new wharf at Napier Port while public consulted on 49 per cent sell-off.
Armed robbery at Napier gas station
Cigarettes and cash taken in early-morning service station robbery.
Scrub fire rages in Hawke's Bay
Seventeen fire crews are working to control a scrub fire south of Waipukurau.
Scrub fire on Te Mata Peak
A fire believed to be caused by fireworks disrupted emergency services in Hawke's Bay.
Longer waits for angiograms in regions
Patients in Hawke's Bay and Whanganui needing angiograms are waiting longer than their counterparts in the lower North Island
The man who died on the streets
The 47-year-old was found curled up outside a row of Napier shops. He'd used synthetic drugs before going to sleep.
Fake concert ticket seller jailed
Fraudster took money for non-existent tickets for Post Malone, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and Homegrown gigs.
Man's death 'highly likely' drug-related
A rough sleeper known to a local outreach center had mental health and addiction issues, its manager says.
'Little starter lifestyle' fell short
"Everything looks very tidy to me," the estate agent said. It didn't live up to the pitch.
Murder conviction upheld
Johnnie Puna has lost his appeal against conviction for murdering Mark Beale.