Hawkes Bay
Councillors vote to buy water from Ruataniwha dam
The Central Hawke's Bay District Council has agreed to buy water from Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme subject to further due diligence and public consultation.
Videoed Napier arrest sparks complaint against police
A complaint has been laid against police over an arrest in Napier which was videoed and posted on the internet. The 40 second video appears to show a police officer punching a man in the head as he… Audio
Māori farmer's protest will affect employment: AFFCO
AFFCO is warning that it will not need to employ as many staff if Māori farmers withhold stock from the company.
Gang leader calls for calm after crash
A gang leader is putting out a call to Mongrel Mob and Black Power members to keep the peace, after a car crash killed three Mongrel Mob members. Audio
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
