Stories by Kate Green

Some areas are the most eroded they have been in decades. The focus now is on whether they can recover.

The rise in demand comes as people begin to turn away from plastic alternatives and "vegan" leather options.

At this time of year, it was a significant loss for the Bay Blueberries farm.

Chris Finlayson says weeds at the re-opened great walk have caused immeasurable damage. Audio

Photographs sent overseas, lost, and then destined for the landfill are filling gaps in our sporting history.

National Library has acquired parts of the former Fairfax image archive, which spans over 100 years of NZ history.

The Clean Car Discount scheme wraps up today, taking financial incentives for low-emissions vehicles and the so-called "ute-tax" with it.

Communities devastated by severe weather in 2023 are facing hard decisions. Kate Green investigates.

A new report has revealed large swathes of Napier will be at risk of seawater flooding in the next 75 years. The council says it'll now have to include that information on LIMs.

Workers at a Hawke's Bay clothing factory say they were blindsided by a decision to close its doors.

The chief ombudsman says the country has work to do to build a robust emergency management system.

Luxon drove the crumbling SH2 with a handful of MPs on Friday morning to reach the small town, gauge progress of its recovery, and learn what it needs from the new government.

From reefs to rugged hillsides, scientists have been mapping the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle to help inform future decisions about where to build, and how storms impact the environment.

Jamie Kaiwai was last seen four years ago and her car was found with the keys in the ignition at Tolaga Bay wharf.

The High Court has found a judge "effectively teamed up" with the lawyers of an ex-husband in a post-separation court battle.

New Zealand has signed an international agreement saying agriculture and food production must urgently adapt to respond to climate change.

The company is keeping its retail stores open but closing its Napier factory which has at least 18 staff members.

The Gisborne District Council is looking to the future with a new plan providing guidance on the region's housing and business growth.

The Department of Conservation is appealing for information after an adult variable oystercatcher, or tōrea pango, was shot dead with an air rifle on Pouawa Beach.

An East Coast baker famous for pāua pies has created a new delicacy - bringing her business back from the edge.

Properties in Havelock North which flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle will again be deemed safe to live in, thanks to a $10 million flood protection plan.

A public toilet cistern in New Plymouth has been stolen - and replaced with a golden replica.

The first cruise ship of the season, the National Geographic Orion, arrived in Napier bright and early this morning, met by a cold gusty wind and clear skies. Audio

Police have asked Taranaki schools to warn students about internet safety, after a student faced sextortion.