Hawkes Bay
Police ask for help over Pita Pit robbery
Police are asking for help locating a man thought to have robbed a Pita Pit store in Napier last month.
Woman sexually assaulted in Hastings
A woman has reported being sexually assaulted in a Hastings park last night, and the police are investigating.
Aucklanders blamed for Hawke's Bay housing woes
Cashed up Aucklanders are being blamed for pushing up property prices in Hawke's Bay to record levels.
Further scrutiny over Te Mata Peak track
Planning rules that allowed a controversial track to be built up the side of Te Mata Peak will be scrutinised by Hastings District Council's Māori committee this week.
Work begins on Napier to Wairoa rail line
KiwiRail is begining work on the much-delayed Napier to Wairoa rail reinstatement today.
Living the change
Kiwis doing their bit to reduce their impact on the earth and making a difference have been profiled in a new New Zealand documentary about to be released called, Living the Change. Video, Audio, Gallery
Detected faecal matter closes popular swimming spot
A popular swimming family spot in Napier has been closed after high levels of faecal matter were detected.
Two serious attacks in Hawke's Bay this weekend
Hawke's Bay Police are investigating two serious attacks over the weekend.
Testing Time for Wool
The Wool Testing Authority in Napier tests bales of wool for fibre length, colour, micron, moisture and vegetable matter so that buyers know exactly what they're buying. The testing lets them predict… Audio
Hawke's Bay Art Deco Festival draws 40,000
More than 40,000 visitors from around the world are expected to descend on the region, as the event celebrates its 30th anniversary. Video, Audio
Hine Kohn: humble Wairoa wahine
Hinekakaho Manuel-Kohn, known as Hine Kohn, is one of those people who doesn't like having a fuss made about what she does. She was awarded the Queen's Service Medal in the New Year's honours for her… Audio
Solomon women empowered
For the first time we hear from women working under the RSE scheme supporting their families back home in the Solomon Islands. Audio, Gallery
Bull storms at farmer, flips him off quad bike then gores him
Robert Pattullo, who needed a dozen stitches to his head, says the incident on the family farm 15 kilometres inland from Napier yesterday came out of the blue. Audio
RSE recruiters threatened in Solomon Islands
A New Zealand company recruiting seasonal workers from the Solomon Islands has faced threats and extortion while there. What impact could this have on New Zealand businesses and the migrant workers… Audio, Gallery
Who will replace Neil Diamond at Mission Estate concert?
Neil Diamond announced he will retire after a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, so won't be able to perform at the Hawke's Bay winery. So who will replace him? Video, Audio
Body found on Napier beach
A body was found on a Napier beach last night, more than a week after a French tourist went missing in the area.
Tragic week on NZ waters
Life guards at west Auckland's Muriwai Beach have extended their hours after 24 rescues at the weekend. Audio
Drownings 'cut deep' for surf life savers
Surf life savers in Hawke's Bay are grappling with two drownings in a week amid warnings for swimmers to be more cautious in the water.
'Flash rips' caught out dozens at Hawke's Bay beach
More people could have died if locals had not rushed to the rescue of three people caught in a rip at a Hawke's Bay beach last night, say police.
French tourist hasn't been seen for two days
Hawke's Bay police are asking anyone who may have seen a missing French tourist to contact them.
