KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Taonga pūoro heard again in NapierThe beauty and mystique of Māori musical instruments were almost lost to the world. But Napier man Layton Robertson is playing his part to help revive them. Made with funding from NZ On Air.02 Dec 01:51 AM
New ZealandStingray attack likened to shark biteA Hastings man who decided to set a crab net at Te Awanga beach got more than he bargained for.28 Nov 08:11 PM
New ZealandWaters muddy further on contamination issuesHastings district mayor Lawrence Yule says people's efforts to conserve water since restrictions were put in place last week is making 28 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSexual self-defence for girls aged 10-12A Hastings primary school is bringing in self-defence tutors for its older girls because the girls are afraid of being sexually abused by older men.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeven hurt, four seriously, in crashEmergency services are at the scene of a major crash in rural Hawke's Bay tonight.26 Nov 08:22 AM
New ZealandExam botch-up: 'I lost all confidence'A botch-up in a Level 3 maths exam left thousands of students "stumped", and many "freaking out".25 Nov 04:12 AM
CrimeWatch NZH Local Focus: I could've killed her"It's Not Ok" spokesperson Vic Tamati talks to Hawke's Bay Regional Prison inmates about living a violence-free life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Nov 05:40 PM
New ZealandCouncillors in the dark over gastro bugHawke's Bay Regional Council chairman Rex Graham has slammed council management for keeping councillors in the dark on the Havelock 23 Nov 12:03 AM
New ZealandLonger wait for Havelock North water contamination answersThe inquiry into the contamination of Havelock North's drinking water will be postponed until late January 2017, because of a legal 22 Nov 06:47 AM
New ZealandDry, windy day for much of the countryNew Zealand is in for a relatively dry day today with areas of morning cloud and isolated showers in the north, clearing around midday and becoming mostly sunny.19 Nov 07:40 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Flaxmere gets bikes for ChristmasSome Flaxmere residents will soon be the proud owners of new bikes gifted by Menzshed Hastings. And the gesture couldn't have come at a better time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Nov 03:03 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Flaxmere gets bikes for ChristmasSome Flaxmere residents will soon be the proud owners of new bikes gifted by Menzshed Hastings. And the gesture couldn’t have come at a better time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch17 Nov 01:27 AM
New Zealand30m plunge into river: Woman freed from carA woman whose car has gone into a Hastings river is not injured or in trouble, but is still in her car.15 Nov 07:06 AM
PropertyHouse prices at peak: property brokerThe property market is at its peak, says Property Brokers Hawke's Bay manager Paul Whitaker. He said while prices were strong and 14 Nov 09:30 PM
CrimeMother fled after 15 years of abuseA mother was subject to domestic violence for 15 years before she sought support from the Women's Refuge and fled her abusive husband. "My 14 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandTime stands still in TaradaleTime stood still for the Taradale Memorial Clock Tower on Monday morning, just minutes after the magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit, with 14 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandDomestic violence figures concerningIn terms of domestic violence across the country the statistics are not good. The statistics which encompass crime and injury associated 13 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandOverwhelming Cranford fundraisers in HBFine wine, fine art, fine gardens and fine homes - all accompanied by fine weather meant plenty of fine smiles for the organisers 13 Nov 07:00 PM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Hastings wildflower display delightsThe biennial Wildflower Sculpture Exhibition in Hastings is back for a fifth year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Nov 09:37 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Hastings wildflower display delightsThe biennial Wildflower Sculpture Exhibition in Hastings is back for a fifth year. Since it started the event has raised more than $150,000 for Cranford Hospice. Made with assistance from NZ On Air. Watch11 Nov 09:35 PM
New ZealandLotto $44m: Tickets may top two millionLotto excitement has hit fever pitch, with more than two million tickets expected to sell before tonight's record $44-million draw.08 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandCompany fined after worker's deathCompany directors will have to pay out almost $145,000 after a worker was killed when a quad bike flipped and trapped him underneath.04 Nov 09:02 PM
New ZealandLotto: Where to shop for slice of $38mThe luckiest Lotto stores have been revealed ahead of Saturday's $38 million jackpot.03 Nov 11:09 PM
New ZealandCar rolls and hits power pole in HastingsEmergency services are at the scene of a crash on SH2 in Hastings.31 Oct 11:12 PM
EnvironmentRiver adventure with scientific touchKiwi Adventure manager David Tait of Hastings had the perfect companion for a far from ordinary river journey. His canoe of course 28 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Napier legal aid lawyers dwindlingRaising two kids and battling cancer - Juliet Mawley had to rely on Legal Aid in a recent hearing. But she feels shortchanged because of tightening budgets for legal aid across the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Oct 06:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Napier legal aid lawyers dwindlingRaising two kids and battling cancer - Juliet Mawley had to rely on Legal Aid in a recent hearing. But she feels shortchanged because of tightening budgets for legal aid across the country. Made with finding from NZ On Air.Watch28 Oct 06:13 AM
New ZealandGastro water inquiry underwayWork to uncover answers on the Havelock North water contamination incident which caused over 5000 people to become ill is under way25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire at Heinz Wattie's plantA fire broke out at 2am at the Heinz Watties plant in Hastings this morning.23 Oct 04:22 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Meet the 'grizzly' at Hawke's Bay A&P showHamilton Logan is 92 next month, and this "old grizzly" has been attending Hawke's Bay A&P Show for 70 years. Far from getting sick of it, he says the show is a 'must-see'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Oct 01:51 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Meet the 'grizzly' at Hawke's Bay A&P showHamilton Logan is 92 next month, and this "old grizzly" has been attending Hawke's Bay A&P Show for 70 years. Far from getting sick of it, he says the show is a 'must-see'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch20 Oct 01:44 AM
New ZealandWoman charged after boy killed in crashA Hastings woman has been charged with causing the death of an 8-year-old boy after a crash into traffic queued at roadworks this year.18 Oct 11:34 PM
New ZealandMore unsettled weather to comeThe weekend's freak storm in Napier and Hastings - when hail fell, and blue skies darkened - could herald a turbulent week ahead16 Oct 04:17 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Yule gets 6th termLawrence Yule talks to Local Focus about his 6th mayoral term and insists this will be the last. Made with funding from NZ on Air.08 Oct 10:08 PM
