Hawke’s Bay slaver, trafficker denied parole
The first New Zealander convicted of slavery has been denied parole for a fifth time, after threatening to…
Officer convicted after chasing dirt bike at 144km/h, crashing into cars
A Hawke’s Bay police officer has been convicted of dangerous driving after an unauthorised pursuit of a dirt…
Person seriously injured in dog attack in Hawke’s Bay
A person has been seriously injured following a dog attack in Hawke’s Bay this afternoon. Emergency services were…
Councillor runs for NZ First at election
A sitting Napier councillor has been announced as the New Zealand First candidate for an electorate based more…
Business rates to soar in Hastings – despite objections
Hastings CBD business owners and landlords who fought against major rate rises say they’re “extremely disappointed” the Hastings…
‘Conditions improving’ in Wairoa after state of emergency declared
A local state of emergency is in effect for the Wairoa District after “significant flooding” and rising river…
‘Frustrated’ Govt can’t find buyer for flats empty for a year
Housing Minister Chris Bishop is extremely frustrated that a government-owned block of 30 flats in Napier has been…
‘Minor crashes’ as sub-zero temperatures close icy Hawke’s Bay highway
Sub-zero temperatures have left parts of State Highway 5 in Hawke’s Bay coated in ice this morning, forcing…
Charlie the chihuahua was seconds from safety when fatally mauled
If Charlie the 11-year-old chihuahua’s legs had been a little faster, he’d have reached the cat door that…
Police separately seeking three dangerous men across North Island
Police are separately seeking three men across Auckland, Hawke’s Bay and Bay of Plenty, who each have a…
‘Brutally damaged’: Ram-raider gets nothing from Hastings jeweller
A Hastings jewellery store owner says he is grateful nothing was taken after his storefront was “brutally damaged”…
Hawke’s Bay enslaver, human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole
A Hawke’s Bay horticultural labour contractor, who was the first person to be convicted of both human trafficking…