Hawkes Bay
Indian widow whose husband drowned given govt respite
An Indian widow whose husband drowned at a Hawke's Bay beach earlier this year has been granted respite in her fight to stay in New Zealand.
Elderly man attacked in Hastings supermarket carpark
An 87-year-old man is recovering after what the police are describing as a brazen and cowardly attack in broad daylight in Hastings.
Teen will spend minimum 11 years in prison for murder
Rosie Lewis has been sentenced to life in prison for robbing and murdering 30-year-old Indian national, Sandeep Dhiman, who she met on Tinder. Audio
'We need to get Māori representation at governance level'
The appointment of a new advisor will not give Māori a strong enough voice at the council, a Hawke's Bay councillor says.
Man arrested after assault in Napier
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in Napier after an assault at the weekend.
Wairoa set to tap into 'hops, hemp, horticulture' production
Could Wairoa become the next foodbowl of New Zealand?
Iwi group invests $100m on plans to revive local economy
The plans by the Hawke's Bay iwi group include a $20 million retail development, $60m industrial zone in Napier and shares in Ahuriri Airport.
Te Mata Peak zig zag track dispute heads to court
The dispute over Craggy Range Vineyards building a zig-zag track across Te Mata Peak in Hawke's Bay is going to court. The Environmental Defence Society is arguing the Hastings District Council's… Audio
Ruataniwha dam scheme revival raises doubts
Moves to resurrect the controversial Ruataniwha dam scheme has left the Central Hawke's Bay community divided with environmentalists.
Tinder murder: Teen admits murdering foreign student
Rosie Lewis, 17, appeared in the High Court in Napier this morning where she admitted to murdering Sandeep Dhiman, a man she met on Tinder. Our reporter Anneke Smith was in court and heard what Rosie… Audio
Rissington residents fear third flooding
Residents of the small Hawke's Bay settlement of Rissington who have been flooded twice in three months say their lives are at risk unless a stopbank is built. Video
Experimental Film Animator Jodie Mack follows the path of Len Lye
American artist Jodie Mack has been described as "the most exciting experimental film-maker of her generation". She works mostly in the abstract animation field, often using textiles, magazine… Audio
Plane makes emergency landing in Napier
There was drama in the skies today after a Mount Cook Airlines flight with 71 passengers on board was forced to return to Napier with what was reported to be a severed engine. Video, Audio
A carpet of dead bodies: a Hiroshima survivor's story
At thirteen Taeko Yoshioka Braid survived a moment of history that changed the world forever; the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Produced by Lynda Chanwai-Earle. Audio, Gallery
Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year
Mike Peterson is the Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year for 2018. Mike is New Zealand's Special Agricultural Trade Envoy, a role he's held for five years. Audio
Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year
Mike Peterson is the Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year for 2018. Mike is New Zealand's Special Agricultural Trade Envoy, a role he's held for five years.
AudioRuataniwha plains 'drying up'
The head of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council is concerned about a major increase in the amount of water farmers may be able to take for irrigation from a Ruataniwha aquifer.
Man rescued from Ureweras - lucky to be alive
A man trapped in the Urewera Ranges wouldn't have lasted another night, according to the helicopter pilot who rescued him.
Back to the future for Kiwirail - Napier Wairoa line
After storm damage closed the track in 2012, the line is reopening thanks to $5 million in funding from the government's Provincial Growth Fund. Video, Audio
Locals storm out after Craggy Range Te Mata Peak agreement
Ngāti Kahungunu and Craggy Range Winery announced yesterday they would close the existing, controversial track, and build a new one that will protect areas of cultural significance. Video, Audio
