The latest from the Hawke's Bay, including more flooding in Wairoa, IKEA buying forestry land and becoming the largest forestry owner in the district, and a 60-year-old trawler has been sunk for a Napier diving site.

Gail Pittaway reviews Lines of Conscience by Christopher J Minchin, published by Christopher J Minchin.

Nine to Noon spoke to Sam just before Christmas last year about his latest achievement at the time, his screen legend award.

Anna Pavlova is being performed by the Royal New Zealand Ballet as part of a global celebration with over 30 dance companies staging it.

Washington faces intense political turbulence, while domestic controversies mount as New York Times journalists are subpoenaed.

The data shows a total of 4.2 million tonnes of was handled in 2025, down from close to 4.4 million tonnes the year before.

As more Kiwi households are encouraged to go electric, there's concerns about the numbers of electricians available to wire everyone in.

The privately owned healthcare company, Tamaki Health, has developed its own new role of health care technician at its GP practices.

A keen sportsman and lover of all things outdoors - William Pike's life was changed after he was critically injured during the 2007 eruption of Mount Ruapehu. William and a friend had climbed the maunga on September 25, and on descent decided to spend the night in the Dome Shelter. That evening, Mount Ruapehu erupted. Rocks, water, and mud crashed violently into their hut. His friend James Christie ran down the mountain, in the dark, to seek help. And members of the Ruapehu Alpine Rescue Organisation came to his aid. The rescue, and is recovery, sparked the genesis of what is now known as the William Pike Challenge, which aims to build resilience in young people, and encourage them to enjoy the great outdoors.

Hunt for Good is a New Zealand not-for-profit that works with farmers facing challenges due to high numbers of wild deer on their land.