Hawkes Bay
Hawke's Bay aquifer water takes at their limit group told
New analysis shows water takes from the Heretaunga aquifer in Hawke's Bay have reached their limit, that prevents streams and rivers running dry in the summer.
Hastings doctor David Lim jailed for indecently assaulting patients
The disgraced Hastings doctor has been sentenced to five years in prison for stupefying five men to indecently assault them.
Water inquiry: Assessors' training 'insufficient'
Failing to comply with drinking water safety standards and training have come under fire at the Havelock North inquiry.
Water contamination inquiry continues in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand's non-compliance with drinking water safety standards and its training of assessors have come under fire at the Havelock North water inquiry. Audio
All Hastings bores 'at risk of contamination'
An inquiry into Havelock North's water crisis last year recommends that all Hastings District bores where drinking water is drawn from should be considered as non-secure. Audio
Woodville businesses struggling amid gorge closure
Business owners in the small Tararua town of Woodville are facing the prospect of closing their doors because of the fall in traffic caused by the closure of the Manawatu Gorge Road. Video, Audio
DOC 'know what they're doing' on land swaps - Minister
The Conservation Minister is defending a potential law change on swapping conservation land against accusations of arrogance. Audio
Prisoner safety concerns highlighted in report
Concerns about prisoner safety and bullying have been raised in an Ombudsman's report into Hawke's Bay Regional Prison.
Ruling most likely the end for Ruataniwha dam - Minister
A Supreme Court ruling that protected conservation land cannot be destroyed for the Ruataniwha Dam in Hawke's Bay probably spells the end of the controversial project, Maggie Barry says. Video, Audio
Govt to look at changing law after Ruataniwha Dam decision
There are fears the Government may try to change the law to get around a Supreme Court ruling against turning protected land in Ruahine Forest Park into a dam. Video, Audio
Ruataniwha project not over yet
Despite a loss in the Supreme Court the government will look at changing the law to enable it to seize the conservation land for the Ruataniwha dam. Audio
Conservation land can't be destroyed for dam - Supreme Court
The ruling, released today, is a blow for the prospects of the $900 million Hawke's Bay irrigation scheme. Audio
Ruataniwha Dam dead in the water?
The Supreme Court has ruled conservation land cannot be destroyed for the controversial Ruataniwha Dam. Audio
Ruataniwha dam decision imminent
The Supreme Court is due to make its ruling on the Ruataniwha dam at 10am this morning. Kathryn Ryan talks to Hawke's Bay councillor Peter Bevan about whether it's the final chapter of the dam's saga… Audio
Government urged to work closer with councils on climate change
Peter Bevan, from Hawke's Bay Regional Council, says the Government needs to be more proactive in helping communities in New Zealand that are being threatened by climate change. Video, Audio
Waves lap at Hawke's Bay homes after coastline disappears
Two metres of coastline at Haumoana beach has washed away in a week and residents say the Hawke's Bay District and Regional Councils have failed to provide protection. Video, Audio
New Zealand's immigration laws favour the rich, a South African family says
New Zealand has one rule for the rich and another for the poor when it comes to immigration, a South African family at risk of being deported claims.
Tourists' $200 car park fine
A campervan couple here for the Lions rugby tour have been fined for parking in the wrong spot in a near-empty carpark. Audio
Māori astronomer Rangi Matamua on Matariki
The rising of the Matariki star constellation (aka Pleiades) announces Te Tau Hou, the Māori New Year. Dr Rangi Matamua, a leading expert in Māori astronomy, talks about its meaning. Audio
Good Growers
Marian and Graham Hirst started growing applies 28 years ago. They've had a good 2016, winning a number of business awards, but it hasn't always been easy on their Hawkes Bay orchard. Audio, Gallery
