Hawkes Bay
Review: Angus & Julia Stone at Church Road Winery
Australian siblings Angus & Julia Stone returned to New Zealand for a one off show in Hawkes Bay. Elliott Childs went along. Video
More original Kiwi cheese, please
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 wants chlorine out of the water
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
Never again? The case of James Whakaruru
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
Is it OK to bar a customer for an unflattering review?
A loyal customer who wrote a 3 star online review of a local eatery in Napier has been banned ! Audio
Napier Port floats on the NZX
Napier Port has floated on the NZX this morning, at a 12 percent premium to its issue price. Audio
91-year-old petitions govt to re-open Manawatu Gorge
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
High Court orders Napier council to halt pool contract
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
Girl banned from playing in school’s first XV team
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
An 11 year-old girl wants to play rugby with the boys
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
VIDEO PREMIERE: Lake South ‘South Coast’
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…
New Zealand's largest iron collection
Hawke's Bay locals George and Jane Kyle reckon they have New Zealand's biggest iron collection - and you can visit it! Audio
Flaxmere bottle store's licence renewed despite opposition
A decision to renew a Flaxmere bottle store's liquor licence for another two years is "deeply disappointing," Hastings District councillor Henare O'Keefe says.
'There are people who are not getting the treatment they need'
Fifty senior doctors at Hawke's Bay District Health Board have warned board members that chronic shortages of beds, staff and delays in elective surgeries are putting patients' safety at risk.
Councillors told not to attend meeting on controversial pool
Napier Councillors were warned by the chief executive not to attend a public meeting on a pool development, saying they could be disqualified from participating in decision-making if they did.
Napier residents sue city council over $41m pool complex
A group of Napier residents have filed High Court proceedings against the city council over a controversial decision to build a new $41 million pool complex.
Public meeting over controversial Napier Pool plan
There's a big stoush in Napier at the moment over plans for a new 41 million dollar Aquatic centre. A group opposed to the plans, the Friends of Onekawa Aquatic Society Incorporated - have lodged an… Audio
Hawke's Bay ratepayers set to pay into climate fund
Hawke's Bay is on track to become the first region to charge ratepayers for mitigating the effects of climate change, but it won't cover damage to private properties.
Prisoner used meth hours before death in police cells - report
An investigation has found police breached their duty of care to a man whose death in the cells at Hastings police station was not discovered for nearly six hours.
Napier mayor's salary stopped after stroke
The Napier City Council is stopping the salary of Mayor Bill Dalton, as he recovers from a stroke which he suffered in April. Mr Dalton has been with the Council since 2007, first as a councillor then… Audio