Hawkes Bay
Hawke's Bay community cut off as road washed out
Several farming families and an adventure lodge have been cut off after heavy rain washed out a section of a road in rural Hawke's Bay at the weekend. We talk to Doug Batt from the Mountain Valley… Audio
Hawke's Bay to bear brunt of heavy snow, rain warnings for North Island
While the worst of the weather is expected to move north, MetService predicts temperatures could drop to -15°C in parts of the South Island. Video, Audio
National kapa haka festival in 16th year
The national secondary schools' Kapa Haka festival is underway in Hawke's Bay this week, with hundreds of students taking part. Audio
Doing nothing on sea erosion not an option
As the sea increasingly encroaches on their properties the residents of Haumoana fear that their time is running out. Our environment reporter Kate Gudsell visited the sea side settlement in Hawkes… Audio
Hawke's Bay man missing since Friday
Police are searching for a man in Hawke's Bay who has been missing for almost two days.
Norm Hewitt: the violence stops here
Kim Hill talks to Norm Hewitt, former All Black, and a kahukura for E Tu Whanau, a Maori kaupapa that focuses on strengthening whanau to bring about change that stops violence. He takes responsibility… Audio
Business briefs
The container depot operator, ContainerCo, says it's going to develop a major depot in Napier. Audio
Ruataniwha Dam 'far from a done deal'
Greenpeace is vowing to do everything possible to stop the Ruataniwha Dam from being built, with Hawke's Bay Regional Council yet to sign off on the project.
Hawke's Bay council still refusing to sign off on dam
Hawke's Bay Regional Council will not yet sign-off on spending $80 million on the Ruataniwha Dam yet, despite three key conditions being met.
Timber workers strike over 'miserly' offer
About 200 workers have walked off the job at a Napier timber mill in a 24-hour strike.
The Real Iran - Elham's Story
Get to know the real Iran - Elham's story: Elham Salari grew up in Iran's capital Tehran and the war dominated her childhood memories. She moved to Hawkes Bay with her husband five years ago… Audio, Gallery
Teenage girl arrested after Hastings home invasion
A 17-year-old girl has been arrested after an elderly man was seriously injured during a home invasion in Hastings.
Man charged with murder over Wairoa death
A man has been charged with murder after the death of a man in Wairoa in northern Hawke's Bay.
Stopping Summer Stress
Dean and Antoinette Martin are dry stock farmers in Hawkes Bay. Over the years they've seen summer droughts become more intense and more frequent. Tired of the summer stress they've turned their… Audio
Pacific Kryptonite
The fructose in sugar is like kryptonite to Maori and Pasifika people so Hastings Girls' High School has begun a healthy food revolution in their community. Video, Audio, Gallery
Potential conflict of interest 'outweighed'
A Hawke's Bay Regional Councillor will continue voting on the Ruataniwha Dam despite potentially being influenced by pecuniary interest, the Office of the Auditor-General has ruled.
Lucky Eight! Hawke's Bay's Multicultural Association Celebrate
For the Chinese, eight is a lucky number! From just a few stalls and tiny public gatherings to an International Cultures Day in the iconic Cornwall Park attracting hundreds, the lucky eight year… Audio, Gallery
Elderly Hastings man seriously injured in home invasion
An elderly Hastings man is in hospital with serious injuries following a home invasion early this morning.
Dead divers' names released
Police have released the names of two divers who died at a Hawke's Bay beach on Sunday.
Tokotea Tomatoes Tempt Tastebuds
In New Zealand we spend about $100 million a year on fresh tomatoes, by value it's the number one seller. Most of the fresh tomatoes are grown in hothouses and only a handful of growers, generally… Audio
