Alexa Cook

"I've been here over 50 years in this house and never seen anything like it before," one resident with bitter and traumatising memories said. Audio

Kevin Buchanan has been living in a portacom on his property, saving what little is left over from his pension to repair his home. Audio

Hawke's Bay has some of the highest rates in the country due to three waters, roading and debt servicing.

Leaders of a controversial Hawke's Bay dam project faced tough questions from fired up locals at their first public meeting about the project. Audio

There are disproportionately high suicide statistics in rural areas. Audio

The southern hemisphere's largest agricultural event is a ritual for many farmers, but this year it's hoped there'll also be record spending. Audio

The council has backtracked on its rate-saving proposal and will instead keep the library open for at least five days a week.

The electricity distributor's board is putting $100,000 towards a re-scope of the controversial project. Audio

The targets come after a review found the approval process wasn't always allowing timely access to the products.

The study also found 'natural bioshields' significantly reduce the amount of sediment moved in some locations.

The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says it's written to the government twice to express concern about the hospital being "on the brink of collapse".

There were widespread failures at a Geraldine resthome the Health and Disability Commissioner has found

15-year-old Kaea Karauria's killer has not been found.

At least two people have been injured by riders using dirt bikes illegally on roads, footpaths and parks.

The Norsewood-based factory beat a number of serious international competitors to secure the deal. Audio

Taupō Mayor David Trewavas says his door is open to offers from other airlines.

Water rates in Central Hawke's Bay are set to surge over the next decade, and residents wonder how they'll pay. Audio

Kaea Karauria, 15, was killed in a fight on the weekend.

He died at about 3am Sunday in Onekawa during what police are calling a "violent disorder".

He died on Sunday morning during what police are calling a "violent disorder".

The police cordon has been lifted at the scene of a homicide in Napier where a teenage boy was killed, and another injured.

Hastings District

The 66-year-old has always maintained his innocence, after twice being found guilty of killing his wife and daughter.

Havelock North-based boutique dairy company Origin Earth is closing down after 15 years of providing customers with locally sourced sustainable products.

"Getting out of house and seeing what's out and about in the wild ... it's a bonus if you get a duck or two," says 10-year-old George Slavin.