Hawkes Bay
Car retrieved after fatal Mohaka River crash
An Air Force helicopter has successfully hoisted a car that plunged down a bank into the Mohaka River, killing three Mongrel Mob members. Audio
Car may have been forced into river, police say
A car that crashed into a river yesterday, killing three Mongrel Mob members, may have been forced off the road, police say.
Mongrel Mob granted liquor licence despite police opposition
The Mongrel Mob in Hastings has been granted a liquor licence for its 50th anniversary party tonight, despite police opposition. The district licensing committee granted the gang a special on-site...
Road Map - Mahia
Mahia is Hawkes Bay's northern most town and is famed for its stunning costal vistas, outdoor persuits and sheep and beef farming. You can find the town, with about 900 inhabitants, on the peninsula… Audio
Father told to go to police during daughter's psychotic episode
A Hawkes Bay father, who called the local district health board for help, was told to call the police to deal with his daughter who was suffering from a psychotic episode. Audio
Strong chance of drought in Hawke's Bay
There is a strong likelihood Hawke's Bay will be hit by a prolonged dry spell this summer, despite the region having a good amount of rain so far this spring, a local climate consultant says.
Te Ohu Hāpori - Community People
In part one of this three part series, Justine Murray visits a community and talks to those who are effecting positive change. Audio, Gallery
Hawke's Bay paua poachers thwarted by Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has been helping catch paua poachers in Hawke's Bay over the last two days.
Man shot by police after woman found dead
Police officers shot and injured a man during a chase following the discovery of a woman's body in a Napier house. Audio
Multiple investigations into Hawke's Bay shooting
Multiple investigations are under way into last night's shooting in Hawke's Bay, one by the independent police conduct authority. Audio
Chris Longhurst: theological aesthetics
Operatore didattico at the Vatican Museums in Rome, who leads tours, lectures, and conducts seminars on theological aesthetics or the interdisciplinary study of religion and art. Audio
Playing Favourites with Aaron Dustin
Product Design Director at Xero, and Creative Director for the last twenty years. He was the founder of early 21st century online community NZMusic.com, built SmokeCDs.com into New Zealand's leading… Audio
Playing Favourites with Kris Sowersby
Wellington typeface designer whose Klim Type Foundry sells a range of typefaces internationally. Financier, his new typeface for the Financial Times, won him a Purple Pin for graphic design at this… Audio, Gallery
Dogs being destroyed after attacks on two women
Two dogs are being put down and a third could suffer the same fate after they viciously attacked two women in the Hawke's Bay, leaving both with multiple puncture wounds and lacerations. Audio
Stars Return Home
They've come from as far as London and Las Vegas. International and local stars are returning home. They're back to celebrate their high school's 40th anniversary in style with a fund-raising arts… Audio, Gallery
Cultural diversity in childbirth
For babies born into the Islamic faith, azaan is the prayer whispered into baby's ears by the father just after birth. Lynda Chanwai-Earle is in Hawkes Bay following Rizwanna Latiff on the job, a… Audio, Gallery
DoC decides to swap land in dam deal
The Department of Conservation has revoked the protected status of part of Ruahine Forest Park in Hawke's Bay to enable the Ruataniwha Dam to be built.
Kay Baxter - Planting the Seeds for a Healthy Future
Kay Baxter is the founder and managing director of the Koanga Institute which holds New Zealand's largest collection of heritage organic seeds and fruit trees. The institute recently relocated to… Audio
Regional Wrap
Five people from the land talk about farming conditions in their region, including one million apples trees have been planted in Hawkes Bay this season and in Canterbury tailing is in full swing. Audio
Councillor says Ruataniwha Dam faces major hurdles
A Hawke's Bay regional councillor says its still uncertain whether the business case for the Ruataniwha Dam can be completed by Christmas.
