But Hawke's Bay will be the last to leave.

After nearly a week of rain Hawke's Bay is in for a fine weekend.

Chris Hipkins visits the region in light of changing environment.

Existing exposure rates at work are well below known hazardous levels.

Residents' monitoring records 138 heavy vehicles on expressway between 2am and 5am.

Experts from multiple government agencies on hand to help businesses.

Guardians of the Aquifer call for public referendum on drinking water chlorination.

A chilling southerly breeze is making its way up the country.

Havelock North Wanderers make most of heavy underfoot against Suburbs in Chatham Cup loss.

Six Hector's dolphins were spotted off the coast of Napier on Saturday morning.

Police are asking drivers to be courteous, share the road and to schedule frequent breaks.

Trains will be chugging along the Napier to Wairoa railway from Wednesday.

The redevelopment of McLean Park will reach the halfway point next week.

More than 800 students competed in Big Sing East Coast in Napier over past two days

Youth being let down by the system according to Police Minister.

New climate change report supports need to address global warming, beyond sea level rises.

Clinicians are encouraging different age groups to stay healthy over the colder months.

Helen Morris made a routine call to her daughter. She had no idea it would be the last.

Most support new pool complex and aquarium expansion, but not chlorine-free water stations

Hawke's Bay drivers say they are feeling positive about the area's roading changes.

Napier car dealer may close the doors after "plague" of wheel and petrol thefts.

George Weston Foods to pay for Napier worker's body to be sent back to India.

Polly Fairbrother died a "very brave" 15 years after family fire tragedy.

Holden Commodore cut in front of a truck and ran a red light on busy Napier road.

Students had a taste of the culinary industry at a Hawke's Bay cooking competition.

State-of-the-art building will bring all gastroenterology services under one roof.

A Hawke's Bay Regional Council planting event drew a record-breaking turnout on Saturday.

A driver fleeing police dangerously overtook a truck, nearly crashed into a bus.

Hawke's Bay's famed Winter Deco Weekend is gearing up for another year.

Police are investigating a spate of vehicles being broken into in Napier.