Anusha Bradley
DOC knew Cape Kidnappers walk was unsafe
Department of Conservation is reviewing the safety of its great day walks, after it failed to act on advice that its Cape Kidnappers track was risky. Audio
DOC warned of Cape Kidnappers risk a decade ago - documents
Documents obtained by RNZ show the Department of Conservation was warned a decade ago that slips and rockfalls at Cape Kidnappers were a "significant" and "unacceptable risk" to visitors. The iconic… Audio
Eels found dead, dumped on Hawke’s Bay river bank
Authorities are investigating the death of possibly hundreds of native eels, dumped on a river bank in Hawke's Bay. During the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's routine flood control work, diggers… Video, Audio
Three children among those at risk of infection
Up to 55 people are being tested for blood borne viruses - including Hepatitis B, C and HIV - after they were potentially exposed to inadequately cleaned surgical instruments. Video, Audio
House of Drag winner's event posts taken down by Facebook
The winner from the TV show House of Drag and cabaret show producer, Hugo Grrrl has raised thousands of dollars on Pledge Me to help pay for new advertising, after Facebook deleted more than 100… Audio
15-year-old sentenced to life for ‘brutal’ murder
A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced to life in prison for the "brutal" murder of a homeless man last year. Haami Hanara, who was and on bail at the time of the attack, stabbed 40-year-old Kelly… Audio
Search continues for dog missing after car crash
The family of a great-grandmother whose pet chihauhua, Bubbles, has been missing since being thrown from her car during an accident, say they believe her dog is still alive. Video, Audio
Carbon credits loan to iwi deal causes controversy
A so called "groundbreaking" deal to loan carbon credits to a Hawke's Bay iwi is being described by some Hawke's Bay Regional Councillors as "deeply troubling". Two councillors opposed to the deal say… Audio
Tour operator warned DOC about dangers of Cape Kidnappers
The Department of Conservation is under fire over claims that it was warned about the dangers of Cape Kidnappers but stayed silent, before two tourists were badly hurt in yesterday's slip. Audio
Cyclists injured by rockfall in Hawke’s Bay
A slip at a Hawke's Bay beach has swept two cyclists into the ocean, leaving one with critical injuries. Reporter Anusha Bradley joins Five O'clock Report live from the beach, south of Clifton. Audio
Hawke's Bay in 2019
Our regional series is moving north and east today. The Hawke's Bay is coming in for a big 2019 and RNZ correspondent Anusha Bradley joins us now from Napier to talk a year of water on farms, water in… Audio
45% of Napier Port to be sold to pay for climate change protection
Hawke's Bay Regional Council has voted to sell part of Napier Port to free up cash to pay for protecting the region from climate change. Audio
Flaxmere community pantry feeds families in festive spirit
One of Hawke's Bay's poorest communities is showing it is rich in festive spirit as it prepares to feed hundreds of people from all over the region this Christmas. Flaxmere's Pataka Kai, or community… Audio
Napier residents told brown tap water 'perfectly safe'
Residents in the suburbs of Onekawa, Tamatea, Greenmeadows and Pirimai took to social media over the weekend to vent their frustration at the dirty water. Video, Audio
Flaxmere celebrates unsung heroes
An often stigmatised Hawke's Bay suburb is celebrating it unsung heroes for their successes and contributions to the community. The Flaxmere Heroes calendar for 2019, featuring some of the suburb's… Audio
Open letter urges govt intervention over 'Chinese intimidation'
The United States has asked telecommunications providers in countries it is allies with to avoid using equipment from Chinese tech giant Huawei. Earlier this month the company partnered with Spark for… Audio
Concerns about apple picker shortages despite RSE boost
Hawke's Bay apple growers say a looming worker shortage is keeping them up at night - and that's despite more workers from the Pacific being brought in to help. Audio
Hawke's Bay teen found guilty of murder
14-year-old Haami Hanara has been found guilty of murdering 40-year-old Kelly Donner after stabbing him four times during a fight over a torch. Video, Audio
14-year-old boy repeatedly denies killing homeless man
Haami Haanara is accused of stabbing a homeless man to death in Hawke's Bay, but says he has no idea how blood got onto the knife he was holding after the attack. Audio
Napier teen on trial over death of homeless man
"I stabbed him...run." The High Court in Napier has been told those are the words 14-year-old Haami Hanara uttered to a witness, immediately after they got into a fight with a homeless man. The… Audio
