Anusha Bradley
Fox Glacier tourism open for business after bridge break
Tourist operators in Fox Glacier are still open for business, despite limited road access and a communications black out. When the Waiho Bridge was washed away on Tuesday afternoon, it took the Chorus… Audio
Pakistani community rallies around Christchurch widows
The Pakistani community in Christchurch is rallying to support the wives and children of at least seven men who were killed while they prayed at Al Noor mosque. Tens of thousands of dollars has been… Audio
Bravery in the Christchurch mosque attacks
The stories of survival and bravery in the terror attacks are still coming to light. Sardar Faisal Abbas was attending Jumu'ah prayers at the Al Noor mosque when it was attacked. He was in the… Audio
Messages of hope, defiance ring out at Hagley Park vigil
Messages of thanks, defiance and hope rang out across North Hagley Park last night, as thousands of people attended a vigil to remember the 50 people killed in the mosque terror attacks. Those in… Audio
NZ’s luckiest Lotto shop strikes jackpot again
The Unichem Stortford Lodge in Hastings sold an $11 million winning ticket in last night's draw, bringing the total number of First Division winning tickets it's sold to 47. Our Hawke's Bay reporter… Video, Audio
Tolaga Bay still littered with logs months after slash inundation
The fight for compensation for East Coast locals affected by a tidal wave of forestry debris is set to ramp up as all companies charged by the Gisborne District Council say they're not guilty. Video, Audio
Forestry companies in Gisborne District Court over millions of tonnes of debris
An as-yet un-named forestry companies are due to make their first appearances in Gisborne District Court today. This all about the the million tonnes of forestry debris, or slash as its known, washing… Audio
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