Alexa Cook

Police say they have been engaging with the event's organisers to limit public disruption and ensure any activity remains lawful.

As a growing number of Central Hawke's Bay residents desperately search for work, local man Bevan Thompson is helping. Audio

As meat prices soar, RNZ looks at what meat people are choosing to buy and from where. Audio

While the cost of living is seeing some residents forgoing small pleasures like real dairy, others are giving up entirely on saving for retirement. Audio

The incumbent and her rival debated the region's water woes and rates rises.

The Orange Sky van has become a safe haven for those struggling, homeless and families a like.

The original figure of $7000 has been scaled back to about $5800.

Earth Sciences New Zealand analysis estimates more than 800,000 landslides were caused by the extreme weather event.

The increasing number of farms being planted in trees for carbon farming is raising fears about the spread of pests and fire risk. Audio

The Early Childhood Council claims the 'Office of Early Childhood Education' is confusing parents. Audio

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. Audio

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