Hawkes Bay
Our Future Leaders? Young, ethnic and hungry for change
30 young Ethnic Leaders from across the country to be recognised for the first time at Parliament by the Minister of Ethnic Communities. These young leaders plan to make a difference.
AudioFeral cats with toxoplasmosis on the rise
A high number of feral cats in Hawkes Bay have been found to be carrying the disease toxoplasmosis.
Wairoa mayor hopeful town will move on from Affco
The Employment Court will rule today the meat company Affco acted unlawfully when it locked out staff at its Wairoa plant in Hawkes Bay. Audio
No charges laid by WorkSafe over boy who died
WorkSafe will not be taking any legal action over the death of a nine-year-old boy after he was injured at Napier's Taradale Primary School.
Name suppression lifted for accused murderer
Name suppression has been lifted for the man accused of murdering Hawkes Bay Plunket nurse, Victoria Foster. Chazz Hayden Hall, 28, appeared before the High Court today by an audio-visual...
Iwi shies away from meatworkers' dispute
A Hawke's Bay iwi is too reluctant to get involved with the Wairoa AFFCO employment dispute.
Councillors vote to buy water from Ruataniwha dam
The Central Hawke's Bay District Council has agreed to buy water from Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme subject to further due diligence and public consultation.
Videoed Napier arrest sparks complaint against police
A complaint has been laid against police over an arrest in Napier which was videoed and posted on the internet. The 40 second video appears to show a police officer punching a man in the head as he… Audio
Māori farmer's protest will affect employment: AFFCO
AFFCO is warning that it will not need to employ as many staff if Māori farmers withhold stock from the company.
Gang leader calls for calm after crash
A gang leader is putting out a call to Mongrel Mob and Black Power members to keep the peace, after a car crash killed three Mongrel Mob members. Audio
Car retrieved after fatal Mohaka River crash
An Air Force helicopter has successfully hoisted a car that plunged down a bank into the Mohaka River, killing three Mongrel Mob members. Audio
Car may have been forced into river, police say
A car that crashed into a river yesterday, killing three Mongrel Mob members, may have been forced off the road, police say.
Mongrel Mob granted liquor licence despite police opposition
The Mongrel Mob in Hastings has been granted a liquor licence for its 50th anniversary party tonight, despite police opposition. The district licensing committee granted the gang a special on-site...
Road Map - Mahia
Mahia is Hawkes Bay's northern most town and is famed for its stunning costal vistas, outdoor persuits and sheep and beef farming. You can find the town, with about 900 inhabitants, on the peninsula… Audio
Father told to go to police during daughter's psychotic episode
A Hawkes Bay father, who called the local district health board for help, was told to call the police to deal with his daughter who was suffering from a psychotic episode. Audio
Strong chance of drought in Hawke's Bay
There is a strong likelihood Hawke's Bay will be hit by a prolonged dry spell this summer, despite the region having a good amount of rain so far this spring, a local climate consultant says.
Te Ohu Hāpori - Community People
In part one of this three part series, Justine Murray visits a community and talks to those who are effecting positive change. Audio, Gallery
Hawke's Bay paua poachers thwarted by Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has been helping catch paua poachers in Hawke's Bay over the last two days.
Man shot by police after woman found dead
Police officers shot and injured a man during a chase following the discovery of a woman's body in a Napier house. Audio
