There is a lovely buzz about Hawke's Bay these days and it suddenly seems as if our social calendar has become nice and full. The

Masses of Kapa Haka competitors and enthusiasts from both near and far descended on Napier's McLean Park to join the pōwhiri welcoming manuhiri to Hawke's Bay for Te Matatini 2017. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hawke's Bay teen sentenced for causing crash that killed a young American.

GRAND ARENA: The Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings during its transformation as Kahungunu Park, venue for Te Matatini 2017

Yes, for those intrigued (or concerned or unconcerned or whatever) about my admittance of regular forgetfulness which I touched upon

So, is the rain gauge half empty or half full? 'Tis hard to know which school to subscribe to given the ghastly timing of precipitation

Some of the world's best women's hockey teams will take to the turf next month.

A total fire ban across Hastings district has been relaxed. Hastings District Council now has a restricted a fire season, but full

Eagerly awaited rain fell heavily during the weekend bringing welcome relief to parched areas, especially for farmers and those relying

There is a seasonal influx of homeless in Napier thanks to the long hours of sunshine and dry weather this summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

There is a seasonal influx of homeless in Napier thanks to the long hours of sunshine and dry weather this summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Accused stepfather says dead toddler's bruises and bite marks the result of a 'freakish accident'.

Two bus-loads of school children are among those who have been escorted out of a Hawke's Bay fire zone, as several large fires burn throughout the district.

Almost 4000 homes in the Napier area are without power in what Unison the lines company is calling an 'unplanned' outage.

Out come the jewellery, the fashion and the cars of the 1930s - but Art Deco wouldn't be what it is without the architecture. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A large number of elderly people have still not recovered from last year's campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North, the inquiry panel

People in other parts of the country have been asking "where's summer gone"? It seems it packed its bags and headed to Hawke's Bay

Turning the sprinkler on or topping up the paddling pool could contribute to a water outage, Napier City Council is warning.

GolfHawke's Bay The late Stuart "Emperor" Jones had all the physical attributes of a spellbinding golfer but the rigours of professional

It's taken travelling the world for Napier MP Stuart Nash to realise that there's no better place to raise a family than Napier; and

The man who barricaded himself in a Napier house on Friday evening has been confirmed as Shawn Harding - who had a warrant for his arrest on driving-related offences.

Police have come out empty handed from a search for a wanted man who barricaded himself in a Napier house.

Walking tours of the Napier Cemetery, nestled within Napier's Botanical Gardens, reveals a rich history of the city between 1855 and 1917 - a Napier before the earthquake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Kim Crous was checking Google Maps on her smartphone when she ploughed into a vehicle which had stopped for roadworks in April last year.

What does a natural musician do after they've studied, taught music and sailed around the world performing on cruise ships? Open

Three shearers from different corners of the country have smashed a world shearing record - 1611 strongwool ewes between them in just eight hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Popular stop-off for motorists and a favourite for holidaymakers, Lake Tūtira, is no longer a safe swimming spot due to its poor water quality. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

One boy suffered head injuries and second a broken leg in the incidents.

Temperatures in the 30s this week mean more work for Quality Roading Services (QRS) routine maintenance manager Gary Jones. He said

A driver found not guilty for killing a Napier kindergarten teacher in a car crash probably caused her death in a failed suicide, a coroner has found.