Hawkes Bay
Cyclones a test for Pacific RSE workers
Fijians working in New Zealand as seasonal workers have spoken of the anxious times they had when Cyclone Winston devastated their country. Audio
New coolstore offers fruit traceability
Two of Hawke's Bay's biggest apple exporters have opened the region's largest single rooms coolstore.
Hawke's Bay orchardists desperate for labour
Hawke's Bay orchards have been hit by a major labour shortage, apple growers say.
Afffco workers celebrate victory in Employment Court
In Wairoa, between Gisborne and Napier, locked out AFFCO workers have won another victory in the Employment Court. Video, Audio
The best places for refugees in NZ
The mayor of Napier Bill Dalton can't understand why his region has been labeled unsafe for refugees. Audio
Fleecing It
Angora goats were supposedly the investors dream back in the 1980's. Mid way through the decade however the industry crashed, fingers were burnt and goats got a bad name. But some people hung in… Audio
Alexander James Edwards
English tenor starring in Festival Opera's production of Puccini's La Boheme this month. He reveals how his family circumstances have impacted on his operatic career, and mean he can identify with… Audio
Sikhs seeking new life in Hawkes Bay
Around 20,000 Sikh's live in New Zealand. First built in 1999 the Sikh temple in Hastings served a tiny community but now around 1500 Sikhs live in the Hawkes Bay. What draws them there? Audio, Gallery
Storms to strike north, central North Island
Thunderstorms are expected to develop over the north and east of the North Island again this afternoon.
Move over Top Gun, here comes 'Exercise Skytrain'
The New Zealand Air Force has been flying low over Hawke's Bay today. It's been running sorties in Hercules C-130s - practising aerial drops, similar to those already done by Australia in the Middle… Video, Audio
Hawke's Bay showing strong signs of economic growth
One region that's showing signs of strong economic activity is Hawke's Bay. Audio
Hawke's Bay kids get their water wings
Children in the Hawke's Bay have spent the last five days jumping into the river, the pool and the ocean to learn about everything from life jackets to kaimoana. Audio
Doctor's identity remains secret for two more weeks
Name suppression for a doctor charged with stupefying and indecently assaulting patients has been lifted, but will not be known for at least two weeks.
Art Deco festival more popular than ever
Organisers have extended next month's Napier Art Deco festival because the event is so popular.
Toxic algae warnings
Dog owners are being warned about the dangers of toxic algae in rivers after a dog died of a suspected case of cyano-bacterial poisoning. Audio
Man awarded $25,000 after work exploitation
An Indian man who worked long hours and was required to give his employer a large kickback of his wages has been awarded $25,008.37.
Hastings family's pitbull won't be home for Christmas
A Hastings family's pitbull, Lennox, won't be home for Christmas. Audio
Local hapu use paper road to access beach
A Hawkes Bay hapu in a decade long dispute with a local farmer over beach access has built a makeshift barge to solve the problem. Audio
Te Ahi Kaa 2015 - The Year That Was
A few highlights from stories featured on Te Ahi Kaa this year. Audio