Nine arrested in Wairoa methamphetamine operation
Police arrest nine over meth operation in Wairoa, including gang members
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Mayor describes presence of gang insignia on headstones as "offensive".
Local Focus: Hawke's Bay community may lose its water under new rules
Raupunga fears for its water supply but Government says new rules are not finalised.
Total cases for Hawke's Bay jumps to 13
All three new cases are linked to the Hastings cluster, taking that cluster to eight.
Two new Hastings Covid-19 cases linked to fitness classes
The cases had been isolating and had appropriate health and welfare supports in place.
Fire restrictions imposed in parts of Hawke's Bay
There's a lot of grass around and it would only take days of dry for it to become "fuel".
Shock as talented young rugby player diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
Hunter Donghi's family thrown into turmoil, but the community's rallying around them.
When you need a vax pass and when you don't - your traffic light questions answered
The differences between green, orange and red are important to remember over summer.
'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts
Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.
Research connects passion for women's and Māori health
Sophie Couper has been recognised for her work on sleeping positions in late pregnancy
Ex-meth addict: 'No matter what you go through, you can always get clean'
"Meth starts off as 'not the problem', it starts off as an attempt to stop the problem."
'More than 30 of my patients in body bags': NZ nurse's warning to unvaccinated
"I understand people who can't see Covid, don't believe in it ... I've seen death."
Mayor says minister promised officials would visit Wairoa before Three Waters decision
Wairoa mayor Craig Little says a promise has been broken by Nanaia Mahuta.
Wairoa community aims to clean up town's image
Police, iwi and council to join forces to disrupt crime and restore the town's standing.
No Covid cases in Bay, and no virus detected in wastewater
Public health officials continue to investigate the case of the traveller to Hawke's Bay.
'Jacinda hyped me up to get the vaccine': How PM got Raiha Tahuri 'over the line'
Jacinda Ardern is on a quickfire tour of the eastern North Island to promote getting jabs.
Covid-19: Wairoa hits a roadblock in vaccinations
Its fully vaccinated rates are the highest in Hawke's Bay, but first doses are lagging.
Vaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?
Find out how your suburb's vaccination levels compare.
Napier Port CEO says Delta's arrival in Hawke's Bay is 'imminent'
Variant's arrival is now "almost inevitable, and imminent". Is the region prepared?
Workers injured in three separate morning incidents in Hawke's Bay
Rescue chopper responds to three work accidents over five hours this morning.
Hawke's Bay flooding: River blockage floods Haumoana properties, Wairoa River breaks its bank
Further 50mm to 70mm of rain expected to accumulate on top of what has already fallen.
$376 million for Hawke's Bay highways - what improvements are coming
A notorious intersection is set to be worked on, as is the road to Lake Waikaremoana.
12-year-old's vaccination message for her peers
"I want people to be brave and know it won't hurt."
'Better than lockdown in a house': Hawke's Bay's nomads on life in level 4
"This is way nicer than being locked down in a house," says Francois Thorne of van life.
Council realigns flooded Clive River ahead of high tide
Regional council contractors began work opening the rivermouth before high tide.
MPI raids multiple properties over 'highly organised' black market crayfish ring
About 80 fishery officers searched eight East Coast homes with police in support.
Hawke's Bay Māori wards: Key issues set to be known mid-2022
Three HB councils decided they will have Māori wards next year - but how many wards?
Baby on board: Boy born on a plane now wants to be pilot
"I was trying to hold him in, I was like 'oh no, this baby is coming out'."
Northland's meth epidemic and the new approach making a difference
Drug experts call for a Northland initiative tackling meth use to be rolled out across NZ.
State tenant nails windows shut to protect himself from gang intimidation
Kāinga Ora says it is urgently trying to relocate a man nailing windows of his place shut.
'We've got a problem': Wairoa mayor speaks out as town ranked third in meth use
Hawke's Bay grim meth reality: three cities are ranked above national average for use.
'Makes amalgamation look like a tea party': Bay leaders dubious about water reforms
Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker said there could be significant cost savings.
Fitting service at Wairoa community centre for farmer who helped build it
"He had the ability to see beyond the years he lived," Wairoa mayor Craig Little said.