Hawkes Bay

An exciting and rare conservation project is underway in Hawke's Bay where an important archeological site is under threat from coastal erosion. Audio

The new chair of Hawke's Bay District Health Board says staff should have realised the impact of a letter sent to hundreds of elderly telling them their home help would be cut, while telling them… Audio

John Wilton starts each day with an apple. And he knows which ones to choose. John's been a horticultural consultant for 57 years and was MAF's national pipfruit and summer fruit specialist for 15… Audio

In this episode of Voices; we meet Filipinos, Joseph and Grace Trinidad, who feature in the podcast series, Conversations with My Immigrant Parents. Produced by Julie Zhu and Saraid de Silva Cameron… Audio

Waipukurau Arts and Crafts Incorporated has spent most of the year creating a five-metre Christmas tree made up of nearly 1000 crocheted granny squares. Lesleigh Ashley from the group explains the… Audio, Gallery

Americans are joining a waiting list to belong to a New Zealand meat company's Steak Club. Each month Hawke's Bay-based First Light delivers four, 100 percent grass-fed Wagyu beef steaks to members… Audio, Gallery

A couple of weeks ago, Napier's city council proposed a bylaw which would mean no chemicals or detergents could enter the city's stormwater network, effectively banning car washing on the side of the… Audio

New Zealand's tiny Rockit apples are proving a real hit with both consumers and growers. They're returning more than any other apple variety and demand is sky-rocketing in Asia. Audio, Gallery

The Flaxmere community is in shock after twenty-seven truckloads of concrete and rubbish was dumped on the grounds of a new housing development outside Te Aranga Marae.  Audio

Australian siblings Angus & Julia Stone returned to New Zealand for a one off show in Hawkes Bay. Elliott Childs went along. Video

New Zealand-based international cheese judge Juliet Harbutt would like to see cheese makers here make their own distinct cheeses rather than copy well-known recipes. Audio

Napier's new Mayor is pledging a fresh start for the city, aiming to address some of its big issues in her first 100 days in the job. Kirsten Wise is vowing to remove chlorine from the water… Audio

On Eyewitness - it's been 20 years since the killing of a child shocked the country. We said it must never happen again. So why has it? Produced by Katie Doyle. Audio

A loyal customer who wrote a 3 star online review of a local eatery in Napier has been banned ! Audio

Napier Port has floated on the NZX this morning, at a 12 percent premium to its issue price. Audio

A 91-year-old man passionate about getting the Manawatu Gorge reopened has collected 863 signatures by hand because he doesn't have a computer. Noni Sandilands caught a train to Parliament today to… Video, Audio

Both Napier City Council and opponents of a controversial $41 million pool development are claiming victory after a High Court order froze the awarding of a contract to build the centre. Audio

Hawke's Bay principals have united in banning a girl from rival Havelock North Intermediate School from playing in its boys first XV rugby team. Audio

A stoush is unfolding over an 11 year-old girl who wants to play rugby with the boys. Briar Hales plays for the Havelock North Intermediate First XV and was VERY excited indeed about the school's… Audio

Wellington musician Lake South makes gorgeously lush electronic music with richly layered vocals and warm, fuzzy synths. He’s due to release his second album in August, and RNZ Music is proud to…