Hawkes Bay
Police appeal for info on little blue penguin theft
Hawke's Bay police are appealing for information about the theft of three little blue penguins in Napier last month.
15-year-old sentenced to life for ‘brutal’ murder
A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced to life in prison for the "brutal" murder of a homeless man last year. Haami Hanara, who was and on bail at the time of the attack, stabbed 40-year-old Kelly… Audio
Running Dry - Can NZ thrive without irrigation?
Insight - Eric Frykberg explores whether the regions can still thrive without irrigation certainty Audio
Napier dog owners warned about toxic algae
Dog owners in Napier are being warned to keep their pets away from waterways in Anderson Park due to the possible contamination with cyanobacteria, which can be potentially fatal to dogs.
Cape Kidnappers landslide: DOC hits back at criticism
The Department of Conservation has hit back at criticism it downplayed the risks at a Hawke's Bay beach where two people were injured in a massive landslide this week.
Tour operator warned DOC about dangers of Cape Kidnappers
The Department of Conservation is under fire over claims that it was warned about the dangers of Cape Kidnappers but stayed silent, before two tourists were badly hurt in yesterday's slip. Audio
Cyclists injured by rockfall in Hawke’s Bay
A slip at a Hawke's Bay beach has swept two cyclists into the ocean, leaving one with critical injuries. Reporter Anusha Bradley joins Five O'clock Report live from the beach, south of Clifton. Audio
Residents say wastewater leaking onto beach is 'illegal activity'
A wastewater pipe leaking onto a public beach from a Hawke's Bay forestry products company should be shut down until it is fixed, residents say.
Equipment stolen from Napier church during Christmas holiday
A Hawke's Bay church is beefing up security after technical equipment was stolen during the Christmas week holiday.
HB Council looking to sell part of Napier Port
The Hawkes Bay Regional Council is expected to approve a partial sale of the Port of Napier today to fund future expansion. Audio
Hawke's Bay volunteers prepare to spread some Christmas cheer
One of Hawke's Bay's poorest communities is showing it is rich in festive spirit as it prepares to feed hundreds of people from all over the region this Christmas.
Napier residents told brown tap water 'perfectly safe'
Residents in the suburbs of Onekawa, Tamatea, Greenmeadows and Pirimai took to social media over the weekend to vent their frustration at the dirty water. Video, Audio
Napier Central School cookbook brings everyone together
Every whanau has a favourite recipe. The Napier Central School community has put a whole heap together to come up with a treasure trove of family recipes from the kitchens of Hawke's Bay. The result… Audio
Hawke's Bay walking track upgrade complete
An upgrade to a historic walking track in the Hawke's Bay is finished and open to the public.
Hawke's Bay teen found guilty of murder
14-year-old Haami Hanara has been found guilty of murdering 40-year-old Kelly Donner after stabbing him four times during a fight over a torch. Video, Audio
Hastings Church hatches solar plan to reduce energy poverty
A Hawkes Bay church wants to build a mega solar farm to help to reduce energy poverty in the region. The plan being developed by St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Hastings involves installing up to… Audio
14-year-old boy repeatedly denies killing homeless man
Haami Haanara is accused of stabbing a homeless man to death in Hawke's Bay, but says he has no idea how blood got onto the knife he was holding after the attack. Audio
Central Hawke’s Bay doctors call for hospital to remain open
Residents in Central Hawke's Bay are outraged at the district health board's decision to close a small rural hospital over Christmas, without consulting its staff or the community. Audio
Behind the blazers: A look at the Nga Reo Ratana bands
Thousands of Morehu (Rātana followers) descended upon Rātana Pa on November 8th, to commemorate one hundred years of the Maramatanga – when, in 1918, Tahupotiki Wiremu Rātana received the divine… Video, Audio
Hawke's Bay flood: 'You have to confront the issues'
An early warning system alerting residents living near Esk River in Hawke's Bay of rising water levels could be on the cards after a devastating flood earlier this year.
