Andrew and Nicole Johnston owners of Macro computers were shocked by the volume of water and thankful that their shop's rising floor saved their stock. Video Warren Buckland
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Tom and Esther Seymour show Hawke's Bay Today reporter Shannon Johnstone around their new Boutique accommodation in Napier
Free public art tours in Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Flaxmere sign on social housing "exploiting" the poor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The BP service station in Bay View, Napier was badly damaged from the blaze. Video / Hayley Monro
Maia Schwass, 8, suffers from spinal muscular atrophy. Her mother Tegan Prescott will move Maia and family to Australia to access drugs for SMA not available in New Zealand.
Napier is hosting the NZ Scooter Nationals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Havelock North runner Jason Stuckey over came a covid dominated year to run every day. Video / Warren Buckland
Peter John Goodbehere receives the QSM for services to film. He was a foundation member of the Napier branch of the New Zealand Federation of Film Societies (NZFFS) in 1959 and was President from 1960 to 2002. Video Warren Buckland
Arohanui Haumihiata Lawrence was inspired by traditions of sharing surplus produce between marae. She establishmed a community garden at Waipatu Marae, where the public can browse the garden and pick produce for a small koha. Reporter/Thomas Airey. Video/Warren Buckland
Carol Charman has volunteered in the Napier community, particularly supporting youth and people with intellectual disabilities. She has been involved with many community organisations. Video/Warren Buckland
Santa Claus has been uniting neighbours for 21 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
4,800 gifts packed for children in need across the Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa communities. Video / Supplied
Jason Kelly loves cycling, in fact he loves cycling so much he cycled up Te Mata Peak from the bottom, 28 times! Warren Buckland asked him why.
The Napier-Taupō road is deadly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Takapau couple Brenda and John Blackett have been entertaining locals with colour and cheer for years. Warren Buckland went to see the lights.
'It's billowing out': Explosions heard as fire starts on a ship at Napier Port. Video / Supplied
From shooting to am-drams, the ongoing legacy of halls. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Six new cases in managed isolation.
St John's teacher David Ivory loves teaching ethical values. Shannon Johnstone finds out why. Video/Warren Buckland
Bridget Brannigan and daughter Michaela Brannigan, with two-year-old Burmese cat Mya who was on the roof of a Ute when Michaela drove off Mya is now recovering back at home
Paul Rose, Napier Port Environmental Advisor talks about the success of the first two chicks for 2020 who were born recently a year after the Napier Port little blue penguin sanctuary was opened. Video/Warren Buckland
PM Jacinda Ardern said the inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attack revealed an 'inappropriate concentration of resources' and apologised on behalf of the government. Video / Mark Mitchell
There are six new Covid-19 cases in managed isolation today with eight recovering taking our total number of active cases to 54. Video / Will Trafford
Earthquake hits near Seddon south of Blenheim, felt by thousands.
Among the nine new cases, two more Pakistani cricketers tested positive but are deemed historical Covid infections. Video / Will Trafford
Some growers admit "we relied on the RSE quite a lot". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Three have been confirmed dead after a car and truck collided on State Highway 2 near Takapau. Video / Will Trafford
Shopping malls are packed across the country in the shopping event of the year. Video / Dean Purcell
Horticultural experts welcome the introduction of 2000 pickers from the Pacific but say it's still not enough. Video / Hawkes Bay Today
Students from William Colenso College in Napier get surfing help from pro surfer Paige Hareb at Waimarama beach. Interview by Hawke's Bay Today reporter Shannon Johnstone
Amanda Palmer's stranding and the art of asking. Made with funding from NZ On Air.