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Seven cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation
There are seven cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation to report in New Zealand since Monday. There are no new cases in the community. One case arrived on Dece...
Unusual smell in cabin forces evacuation of Air New Zealand plane
An "unusual smell" in the cabin of an Air New Zealand plane sparked the evacuation of passengers at Hawke's Bay Airport late last night. The plane, Air N...
Seven arrested, hauls of firearms, cash and methamphetamine seized in Hawke's Bay search warrants
Police have arrested seven people and seized firearms, methamphetamine, cannabis and cash in search warrants executed across the Hawke's Bay, Raupunga and Gisbo...
Hastings' Quest Hotel one step closer to reality with start of site works
A longstanding aspiration to have hotel accommodation available in the heart of Hastings has become a reality, with work beginning on the new Quest Apartment.&n...
Hawke's Bay Cycle Trail most popular nationwide
In a year where more people have taken to the country's cycle trails than ever before, the Hawke's Bay Cycle Trail has proven the most popular. According to tr...
Hawke's Bay DHB chair condemns abuse of hospital staff
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board's chief executive Keriana Brooking says staff who work for the DHB, or in any other healthcare setting in Hawke’s...
Low levels for Mangateretere Stream triggers water restrictions across Hastings District
The Mangateretere Stream has dropped to near its minimum level, triggering the first stage of water restrictions imposed by the Hastings District Council. ...
Two new trucks for Haumoana fire brigade a rare event
In what has been labeled a "rare event", the Haumoana Volunteer Fire Brigade has taken delivery of not one but two brand new trucks - a fire appliance and a tan...
Two women in stable condition following serious crash on the Napier-Taupō Rd
Two women in their 20s are in a stable condition following a serious single-vehicle crash on the Napier-Taupō Rd last night. Emergency services were called to...
Hawke's Bay District Health Board urges people to choose well this holiday period
Hawke’s Bay health officials are asking locals to Choose Well for health care this festive season, plan ahead to ensure regular medications are not runnin...
Bay golfing teen's year to remember
For many Hawke's Bay sports people 2020 has been a year of restricted or no play at all courtesy of the Covid-19 pandemic. But promising Hawke's Bay golfer Zac...
Napier to bring in New Year with array of local acts
Napier's Sound Shell will be the place to be on New Year's Eve, with an array of local acts set to bring in 2021. The city's annual New Year's Eve party...
Festive spirit alive in Central Hawke's Bay
Waipukurau's Ruataniwha and Northumberland Streets were abuzz with activity on Friday for the annual Central Hawke's Bay Christmas Celebration. Hosted by...
Five new cases of Covid-19
There are five new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand. There are no new cases in the community. Two seperate cases arrived on December 10 from the Unit...
Motorcyclist remains in serious condition following crash near Poukawa, Hastings
A motorcyclist who sustained injuries in a crash in Poukawa, Hastings yesterday remains in a serious condition at Wellington Regional Hospital. Emergency...
Hawke's Bay small businesses claim millions in interest-free loans
More than 2000 small businesses in Hawke's Bay have already claimed $42 million in interest-free loans under a government cashflow scheme, with more now eligibl...
Bucket of water changes Bay tennis player's fortunes
It's amazing what a bucket of cold water can do ... just ask promising Hawke's Bay tennis player Saul Emile Ramonteu-Chiros. The 12-year-old Havelock North clu...
First victory for Hawke's Bay United footballers
Hawke's Bay United footballer Jesse Randall got the winning farewell he was after today. The 19-year-old forward, who was playing his final match for Thirsty W...
