The largest multi sport event in the bay started at Pandora Pond with more than 280 people taking part as teams compete over a swim, kayak, or paddle board, along with a bike and run.

In a whirlwind trip to Hawke's Bay for the grand opening of a Smiths City store All Blacks captain Kieran Read has shared his thoughts on England's chances of a record-breaking test against Ireland this weekend.

A scammer used social media to prey on a vulnerable homeless woman and her children by promising them a house if they paid up front. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

HB residents gather at the HBRC building in Napier as part of a nationwide rally to protect New Zealand's water

The annual Triple Peaks Challenge was reduced to three crossings of Te Mata Peak only, after the threat of inclement weather. Video by Duncan Brown

Andrew Little speaking to a full house at Clive Hall.

Jacinda Ardern speaking to a full house at Clive Hall.

Now retired from the wine industry Alan Limmer was a pioneer of the Gimblett Gravels wine region and was intstrumental in introducing Syrah to Hawke's Bay. He was inducted recently into the NZ wine hall of fame.

New Zealand's mobile surgical bus has been making healthcare more accessible to rural communities for 15 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

John Nicholson from the Waikato, travels the world designing eventing courses. He talks to Anneke Smith about the course he has designed for HOY at HB showgrounds, Hastings.

Kate Shaw 15, of Waipukurau takes her Pinto, Peach De-La Creme through the Pinto showing class, HOY, Horse of the Year, Hastings.

Students and teachers of a Camberley School, Hastings were taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital this morning after a chemical spill.

After 10 years Maureen Miller is putting AJ's backpackers in Hastings up for sale. The six bedroom villa home and business is just a little over the national average property price.

Horses and their riders are starting to fill up the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds in preparation for Horse of the Year which starts in earnest today. Video by Duncan Brown.

International festival, Sea Walls: Murals for Oceans, organised by PangeaSeed, a public art project that brings the oceans into the streets around the world, is coming back to Napier for a second year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings.

Hawke's Bay Fish & Game “ Take a Kid Fishing Day”

At just 17 years-old Rhianna Truman has captured hearts throughout the country after refusing cancer treatment to protect her unborn son​.

Hastings beekeeper Kevin Tinker says Beekeepers are facing the worst season in years because of strong westerlies and little rain.

Dave Mee organiser of HOY Horse of the Year 2017 talks at the launch about the excitement surrounding the event taking place in Hastings next week.

Graeme Mansfield's phone was stolen in Taupo. A few weeks later a friend Peter Newton rung him up and said he had fished it out of the Lake.

It's an expensive exercise for Kapa haka teams to get themselves onto the stage at Te Matatini - organisers say they want to help more with that cost as well as becoming an autonomous business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

It’s an expensive exercise for kapa haka teams to get themselves onto the stage at Te Matatini - organisers say they want to help more with that cost as well as becoming an autonomous business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Te Matatini is a favoured attraction not only among Kiwi's, but tourists are planning their holidays so they can join in the festivities of the world's biggest Kapa Haka event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Can't understand Te Reo? Hakarongo Mai will help you out. This year, the live translation service for Te Matatini launched an app to help non-Te Reo speakers keep up with performances. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Te Matatini performers Tauira Mai Tawhiti treat themselves to a voyage on Te Matau a Māui around Hawkes Bay to help them relax post-performance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Not only are performers putting their best feet forward for Te Matatini 2017 - but several are using it as a chance to progress their education by earning NCEA credits and even tertiary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Accomodation is bulging at the seams as competitors and spectators arrived for the Te Matatini Festival to be held from Thursday to Sunday this week in Hastings. Green Party MP, Marama Davidson is camping at the Westshore Holiday Park, Napier.

Masses of Kapa Haka competitors and enthusiasts from both near and far descended on Napier's McLean Park to join the pōwhiri welcoming manuhiri to Hawke's Bay for Te Matatini 2017. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Napier turned on an Art Deco stunner