Hawkes Bay
Storms to strike north, central North Island
Thunderstorms are expected to develop over the north and east of the North Island again this afternoon.
Move over Top Gun, here comes 'Exercise Skytrain'
The New Zealand Air Force has been flying low over Hawke's Bay today. It's been running sorties in Hercules C-130s - practising aerial drops, similar to those already done by Australia in the Middle… Video, Audio
Hawke's Bay showing strong signs of economic growth
One region that's showing signs of strong economic activity is Hawke's Bay. Audio
Hawke's Bay kids get their water wings
Children in the Hawke's Bay have spent the last five days jumping into the river, the pool and the ocean to learn about everything from life jackets to kaimoana. Audio
Doctor's identity remains secret for two more weeks
Name suppression for a doctor charged with stupefying and indecently assaulting patients has been lifted, but will not be known for at least two weeks.
Art Deco festival more popular than ever
Organisers have extended next month's Napier Art Deco festival because the event is so popular.
Toxic algae warnings
Dog owners are being warned about the dangers of toxic algae in rivers after a dog died of a suspected case of cyano-bacterial poisoning. Audio
Man awarded $25,000 after work exploitation
An Indian man who worked long hours and was required to give his employer a large kickback of his wages has been awarded $25,008.37.
Hastings family's pitbull won't be home for Christmas
A Hastings family's pitbull, Lennox, won't be home for Christmas. Audio
Local hapu use paper road to access beach
A Hawkes Bay hapu in a decade long dispute with a local farmer over beach access has built a makeshift barge to solve the problem. Audio
Te Ahi Kaa 2015 - The Year That Was
A few highlights from stories featured on Te Ahi Kaa this year. Audio
Children removed from suspected meth lab house
Four children have been taken away from a Hawke's Bay house after concerns a meth lab had been operating in the home.
Amalia Hall
New Zealand violinist performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons with the Hawkes Bay Orchestra this Saturday. Audio
HB pastor attacked by man wielding Maori weapon
A Hawke's Bay pastor had to have a head wound stapled in hospital after a strange attack by a man wielding a traditional Maori weapon. Audio
Dry summer likely in Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa
Forecasters say Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa are in for a hot dry summer that could lead to another drought.
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
Sweet Little Treasures
Pawan's Indian Sweets, Snacks and Restaurant makes traditional milk-based Indian sweets by a chef from India, they’re so popular they have the Hawkes Bay Indian community queuing at the door! Audio, Gallery
Sweet Little Treasures
Pawan's Indian Sweets, Snacks and Restaurant makes traditional milk-based Indian sweets by a chef from India, they’re so popular they have the Hawkes Bay Indian community queuing at the door!
AudioA Warm Wairoa Welcome
A group of Wairoa business people are trying to breathe life into the northern Hawkes Bay town. Upstream Wairoa is working to spruce up the main street, fill empty shops, organise events in Wairoa… Audio
