Hawkes Bay
DOC 'know what they're doing' on land swaps - Minister
The Conservation Minister is defending a potential law change on swapping conservation land against accusations of arrogance. Audio
Prisoner safety concerns highlighted in report
Concerns about prisoner safety and bullying have been raised in an Ombudsman's report into Hawke's Bay Regional Prison.
Ruling most likely the end for Ruataniwha dam - Minister
A Supreme Court ruling that protected conservation land cannot be destroyed for the Ruataniwha Dam in Hawke's Bay probably spells the end of the controversial project, Maggie Barry says. Video, Audio
Govt to look at changing law after Ruataniwha Dam decision
There are fears the Government may try to change the law to get around a Supreme Court ruling against turning protected land in Ruahine Forest Park into a dam. Video, Audio
Ruataniwha project not over yet
Despite a loss in the Supreme Court the government will look at changing the law to enable it to seize the conservation land for the Ruataniwha dam. Audio
Conservation land can't be destroyed for dam - Supreme Court
The ruling, released today, is a blow for the prospects of the $900 million Hawke's Bay irrigation scheme. Audio
Ruataniwha Dam dead in the water?
The Supreme Court has ruled conservation land cannot be destroyed for the controversial Ruataniwha Dam. Audio
Ruataniwha dam decision imminent
The Supreme Court is due to make its ruling on the Ruataniwha dam at 10am this morning. Kathryn Ryan talks to Hawke's Bay councillor Peter Bevan about whether it's the final chapter of the dam's saga… Audio
Government urged to work closer with councils on climate change
Peter Bevan, from Hawke's Bay Regional Council, says the Government needs to be more proactive in helping communities in New Zealand that are being threatened by climate change. Video, Audio
Waves lap at Hawke's Bay homes after coastline disappears
Two metres of coastline at Haumoana beach has washed away in a week and residents say the Hawke's Bay District and Regional Councils have failed to provide protection. Video, Audio
New Zealand's immigration laws favour the rich, a South African family says
New Zealand has one rule for the rich and another for the poor when it comes to immigration, a South African family at risk of being deported claims.
Tourists' $200 car park fine
A campervan couple here for the Lions rugby tour have been fined for parking in the wrong spot in a near-empty carpark. Audio
Māori astronomer Rangi Matamua on Matariki
The rising of the Matariki star constellation (aka Pleiades) announces Te Tau Hou, the Māori New Year. Dr Rangi Matamua, a leading expert in Māori astronomy, talks about its meaning. Audio
Good Growers
Marian and Graham Hirst started growing applies 28 years ago. They've had a good 2016, winning a number of business awards, but it hasn't always been easy on their Hawkes Bay orchard. Audio, Gallery
Missing police ammunition found
Ammunition that was lost by a Napier police officer yesterday after it was left on the roof of a car has been found.
Quake concerns close Napier's council chambers
More than 200 council staff are being moved out of Napier's Civic building and Library after earthquake tests revealed the buildings are unsafe.
Hawke's Bay dairy farm steps up after milk recall
A small Hawke's Bay milk producer has stepped up to supply milk to the local market after Anchor pulled its milk off shelves because of a funny taste.
Napier mayor "hypocritical" over begging
Writer Andrew Frame talks about Napier glamorizing poverty in its depression-themed Art Deco festival but it despises the reality of the homeless. Audio
Begging in Napier
Napier Soup Kitchen organiser says the council is trying to sweep the begging problem under the carpet. Audio
Napier dealing with increased begging
Napier is the latest city to struggle with how to deal with beggars on the streets. Audio
