Road repairs frustrate
A Tararua resident's time with her dying father has been limited by road closures.
Attackers sought in teen assault
A 14-year-old is in a stable condition and police are looking for three attackers.
Seal pups killed by dogs
Second young fur seal mauled to death in Hawke's Bay within the past month.
Step forward in ACC hip claim
Four people who received potentially faulty replacement hip joints want ACC cover.
Industrial park up for grabs
Undeveloped lots in a new industrial park in Napier is up for sale or lease.
Gorge's quirks and kinks
The road through the Manawatū Gorge may never open. Here's a look at its long and winding history.
Manawatū Gorge route shortlist
The four frontrunners are revealed and the Saddle Rd features prominently.
Mob leader sentenced
Rex Timu lent his nephew thousands to deal cannabis, then threatened a friend when some went missing.
Council manager wins case
The employee who lost his job in a restructure was offered an inferior position, ERA says.
Russel Norman to face trial
The Greenpeace executive director and a second activist will face a judge alone trial in 2018.
Burnt boy ran for help
Injured 9-year-old ran to a nearby car dealership to raise the alarm as fire broke out in Hastings.
'Get out of the gorge'
Senior geographer sounds a stark warning about the unstable hillsides of the Manawatū Gorge.
Boy dies after 'suspicious' fire
Ten-year-old dies in hospital, while another boy, 9, remains in stable condition after rescue from building blaze.
Woman critical after fire
Cause still unknown of blaze which leaves Hastings resident with life-threatening burns.
Trial date for murder accused
A jury will decide the fate of Johnnie Puna, charged with killing Hawke's Bay man Mark Beale.
Critical injuries in house fire
Hastings woman in hospital with life-threatening burns after suspicious blaze.
Crashes surge since gorge closure
Saddle Rd, one of the main alternative routes to State Highway 3, is coming under increased pressure.
Thieves steal school's new laptops
Twenty Chromebooks nicked from Hastings primary school's reading recovery room.
Six vie to be Hastings mayor
Candidates put names forward to replace Lawrence Yule, who led for 16 years.
Public to decide on memorial
Napier residents to be consulted on war memorial, and conference centre name.
Gastro outbreak's $21m bill
The Havelock North gastro outbreak made 5500 people sick, now the bill has been added up.
Dobbed in from Grindr
Michael Kight's disturbing suggestions on gay dating app were reported to police.
Fraudster took 'fraction' of $500k
Judge surprised as council fraudster Opal Taylor claims she hardly pocketed any of $500,000 in false invoices.
Gorge alternatives scarce on detail
About 300 people attended a meeting in Woodville to discuss options for an alternative route to the Manawatū Gorge.