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Six new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation in two days
There are six new cases of Covid-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand since Friday. There are no new cases in the community. Two people that arrive...
Coastal hazards project re-engages ahead of consultation
The Hawke’s Bay coastal hazards project is re-engaging with the community to build solutions for the coast between Clifton and Tangoio. The Joint Committ...
Youth grant allows recipients to reach their goals
Hastings District Council's youth grants have given a helping hand to ten young people to reach their goals. Established in 2017, the grants seek to recognise...
Saints softballers go back to back
Defending champions Saints retained Hawke's Bay's premier men's softball pre-Christmas competition title in emphatic fashion tonight. The Luke Woon-coached Sai...
Mighty McIntosh on fire in Taupo
A forward and flowing course was just the ticket for Olympian and World Championship rider Samantha McIntosh who this evening won the fourth round of the New Ze...
Hawke’s Bay Wine releases inaugural single vintage Chardonnay collection
Hawke's Bay Wine has released its inaugural single vintage Chardonnay collection. The collection includes a carefully selected set of twelve 2019 Chardonnays f...
Napier City Council purchases multi-million dollar site for drinking water reservoir
A multi-million dollar purchase by Napier City Council will see Napier Hill's old hospital site used for a new drinking water supply reservoir. The three hecta...
Nursing Building named in honour of EIT stalwart
Despite having retired, EIT stalwart Dr Susan Jacobs' significant contribution to the polytech will forever be remembered with a building named in her honour.&n...
New facility positions Kennedy Park for the future
New bathroom, kitchen, and laundry facilities are now open at Napier’s Council-owned Kennedy Park Resort. The construction project, which kicked off duri...
Hawke's Bay police "disappointed" with number of impaired drivers
A "disappointing" number of impaired drivers on the road has strengthened the resolve of Hawke Bay police to hold those who choose to get behind the wheel under...
Missing 21-year-old Napier man found
A 21-year-old Napier man has been found by police "safe and well". Hamish had not been in contact with his family since Monday, December 14, and they had...
Central Hinds out to reclaim lead
An unchanged Central Hinds squad has headed to Dunedin with the prospect of reclaiming the national one-day lead this weekend in the last two Hallyburton Johnst...
Former Flaxmere College student appointed to position of Deputy Principal
Cherie Heeney (nee Pohatu) never expected to become a teacher, let alone go into management. But given that two of her role models are the former principals of...
Big Bellies help fight litter
Solar-powered Big Belly Bins have arrived in Hawke’s Bay, ready to compact picnic rubbish in Hastings’ three busiest parks. Three of the litter bin...
Napier Port ship fire under control
A "significant" fire aboard a ship berthed at Napier Port is now under control, after firefighters spent more than three hours battling the blaze. The in...
Ten new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation
There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation in New Zealand since the Ministry of Health's (MoH) last media statement on Wednesday. There are no new...
Pettigrew Green Arena stopbank car park gains support from Hawke's Bay Regional Council
The preferred stopbank reserve parking solution for the expansion of the Pettigrew Green Arena (PGA) indoor sports facility has gained Hawke's Bay Regional Coun...
Fire crews working to extinguish "significant" blaze on ship at Napier Port
Fire crews are working to extinguish a "significant" blaze that has broken out on a ship berthed at Napier Port. Fire and Emergency NZ Hawke's Bay Area Manager...
