Alexa Cook

The Eastern Bay Trades Academy takes on about 15 students a year who learn on the job and gain NCEA level 3 at the same time.

A major project to relocate five marae in Tairāwhiti is underway, after flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle forced them to move to safer ground. Audio

The jewel of the East Cape's coastline is under review for the first time in 25 years, with locals hoping the marine reserve will remain protected for many generations to come. Audio

Emma-Jane Kupa, 11, died after being hit by Terina Pineaha while cycling to the dairy.

"She still gets to breathe and my daughter doesn't," says the mother of Emma-Jane Kupa, who was riding to the dairy when she was hit by Terina Pineaha, who was on meth and drunk.

The region has been slammed with two major floods in the past two weeks and Earth Sciences New Zealand is forecasting more wet weather for later in July and into early August. Audio

But a forestry group has hit back saying it's not the only reason sheep numbers are declining. Audio

After 15 years, the business announced it was closing down in May.

Students have been taking their lessons at a nearby church, but as the school packed to move back to new buildings, ERO arrived for a review. Audio

The zesty red 'Sassy' apple is now being sold to more than 10 countries and it's forecast that 1.8 million kilos of the fruit will be exported this year. Audio

"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