Hawkes Bay
Who will replace Neil Diamond at Mission Estate concert?
Neil Diamond announced he will retire after a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, so won't be able to perform at the Hawke's Bay winery. So who will replace him? Video, Audio
Body found on Napier beach
A body was found on a Napier beach last night, more than a week after a French tourist went missing in the area.
Tragic week on NZ waters
Life guards at west Auckland's Muriwai Beach have extended their hours after 24 rescues at the weekend. Audio
Drownings 'cut deep' for surf life savers
Surf life savers in Hawke's Bay are grappling with two drownings in a week amid warnings for swimmers to be more cautious in the water.
'Flash rips' caught out dozens at Hawke's Bay beach
More people could have died if locals had not rushed to the rescue of three people caught in a rip at a Hawke's Bay beach last night, say police.
French tourist hasn't been seen for two days
Hawke's Bay police are asking anyone who may have seen a missing French tourist to contact them.
Silver Fern Farm's Takapau plant won't close due to strike
Silver Fern Farms says a strike at its central Hawke's Bay plant next week won't cause it to close.
Roads Run Through Us: 3
John Bluck explores the ways of the road in this third of a series about the place roads have in New Zealand's history, consciousness and identity. Audio
Roads Run Through Us: 1
John Bluck explores the ways of the road in this first of a series about the place roads have in New Zealand history, consciousness and identity. Audio
Is zig-zag Te Mata Peak track illegal?
The Hastings District Council gave approval for the zig-zag track on the culturally significant Te Mata Peak. But the application was not notified and iwi aren't happy. Audio
Agri-lab turning cow placentas into beauty ingredients
A small business in rural Hawke's Bay is cashing in on global demand for its health and beauty ingredients made out of animal by-products such as placentas, brains, and eyes. The ingredients are sent… Audio
Sediment in water supply leaving Napier residents with hefty plumbing bills
One resident says she's had sediment in her water supply for six months, and is constantly cleaning out her washing machine filter and finding grit at the bottom of her tea cups. Video, Audio
800,000 at risk after 'mess' left by previous govt - Parker
Experts investigating the Havelock North gastro outbreak warn 20 percent of the entire country's water supplies are "not safe".
Some Hawke's Bay farmers well grassed despite dry
Despite water shortages in Hawke's Bay, some farmers have plenty of grass growth and are feeling optimistic heading into the summer.
Napier water crisis: 'I read about it in the paper' - MP
Napier residents and MP Stuart Nash say they were left in the dark about the city's water problems.
Napier residents demand answers - 'Why weren't we warned?'
Napier residents are furious they were left in the dark over the town's water crisis, which left reservoirs so low yesterday it was feared they could run dry. Video, Audio
Napier already having drought issues
The Napier City Council is coming under some criticism for seemingly early restrictions on water. Audio
Napier water crisis: 'There is no need for panic buying'
A shipment of bottled water is on the way to Napier today and extra deliveries will continue until the water situation settles down. Audio
Napier told to conserve water with reservoirs critical
Residents have been warned the city could run out of water as soon as tonight if strict water restrictions aren't adhered to. Reservoirs are at a critical level after sizzling temperatures around the… Video, Audio
Napier tipping towards drought
Napier locals are being told it is urgent they save water. Audio
