Napier
Inky likely 'looking for a lady friend'
An octopus that made a daring escape from Napier's National Aquarium of New Zealand was probably looking for love, a marine science expert says. Audio
Painting for a Purpose
Art and activism merge to create large-scale breath-taking murals around environmental issues that affect the oceans. Audio
Arrest after AOS callout in Hawke's Bay
A man is in custody after the Armed Offenders Squad was called to a small rural settlement north of Napier.
'Stupid' pursuit pursuers risked lives
Up to five motorists had to be prevented from following in an hour-long chase that damaged two police cars.
Napier Port Development - Garth Cowie
A new wharf at Napier Port will be the port's biggest single investment since it was established. The CEO of the Port of Napier is Garth Cowie. The big question is what it is going to cost? Audio
Murder trial of ex-Napier councillor underway in Canada
The trial of former Napier city councillor Peter Beckett who is accused of murdering his Canadian wife six years ago got under way this week in British Columbia. Audio
Winemaker and NZ winegrowers' newest fellow, Kate Radburnd.
Kate Radburnd is a winemaker and senior wine judge who is the first female in 33 years, to be awarded a New Zealand Wine Growers Fellowship. Even as a novice winemaker in the Hawkes Bay she was… Audio
IPCA complaint laid over Napier arrest
A complaint has been laid against police over an arrest in Napier that was filmed and posted on the internet.
Woman found dead in a house in Napier
As you heard in the news a woman has been found dead in a house in Napier. The police in Hawke's Bay say officers including the Armed Offenders Squad were called about 9 o'clock last night. Audio
Search continues after AOS call-out in Napier
Armed police have used tear gas at a house in Napier to force a man to come out, but a search of the house afterwards failed to find him.
Napier mayor subject of complaint
Napier's mayor is in the firing line after reportedly suggesting sponsors would stop supporting the Magpies because its assistant coach supports amalgamation.
You Call this Art 2014 Part 2
The actor Cliff Curtis, composer Phil Dadson and authors Damien Wilkins and Georgina White discuss the importance of discovery in the process of creating new performances or writing. Justin Gregory is… Audio
New Zealand A to Z - W for Westshore
New Zealand A to Z today is W for Westshore. The seaside community on the northwest fringe of Napier. Audio
Homeless Hawkes Bay - Kiri Swannell
Kevin and Kiri Swannell run a mobile soup kitchen from Napier's Clive Square every Monday night. Audio
Jakob Live At Galatos
Hawkes Bay noisemakers Jakob returned with a vengeance in October when their first LP in eight years, Sines, finally saw the light of day. In November Jakob's Jeff Boyle, Maurice Beckett and Jason… Audio
Spectrum for 7 December 2014
Napier's homeless have been thrown a lifeline by one local family, determined to try and help through the common language of food. Kiri and Kevin Swannell, along with their children, spend every… Audio
New Zealand in the 1940's - Rick Helin
Historical footage showing New Zealand in the 1940s has turned up in California, and the search is on to find out who filmed the images. The silent footage was apparently taken by an American couple… Audio
One In Five for 2 November 2014
Jim Morunga's been serving his community for 40 years. Last year he was named New Zealand's Local Hero of the year. Other regional winners were in the running, but Napier-based Jim took the top award… Audio
Jakob - Sines
Hawkes Bay's Jakob have a lot of peaks and troughs - both in their sound, and their career as a band. Their first new album in eight years, Sines, arrives this week, and it's been a journey fraught… Audio
Golden Curtain - Dream City
Players from Garageland, Grand Prix and A Twin Moon all left the big smoke for the blossoms and shimmering light of Hawkes Bay where they eventually met and formed Golden Curtain, who've released… Audio
