NEWS
Clothes swaps and landfill bus tours for Sustainable Backyards
In its second year of being held in Hawke’s Bay, this month’s Sustainable Backyards programme features a wide array of events open to all to take pa...
Hawke's Bay Regional Council turns 30
Back in 1989, the Local Government Act pared 21 local bodies in Hawke's Bay down to just five Councils for the region. Hawke’s Bay Regional Council was f...
Watch: First look at the new Hawke’s Bay Airport terminal
Hawke’s Bay Airport has released design concepts that provide a sneak peek of what the $20.2 million airport will look like once completed towards the end...
Devils Elbow announce Hastings show to launch latest single
Hawke’s Bay alternative rock group Devils Elbow will play a Hastings show this month to launch their latest single. The new single, ‘Names,’...
Celebrating the ‘spirit of service’ in Hastings
Pictured above: NZ Police Area Commander Hawke’s Bay Jeanette Park, left, MBIE deputy chief executive building, resources and markets Chris Bunny, CHB may...
New mural for Napier Hill
The Thompson Road reservoir on Napier Hill is on its way to being transformed from a water feature to a work of art – on the outside, at least. Local art...
Napier new mayor and councillors sworn in
Napier’s new mayor, Kirsten Wise, and the Napier City Council for the 2019-22 term were sworn in at Mission Estate last night with family and friends in a...
Bay motorsport legend welcome’s graduated licence system review
Hawke’s Bay-based Kiwi motorsport legend and road safety advocate Greg Murphy has welcomed an immediate review of the graduated drivers licensing system,...
Memories of Bay councils’ merger shared at commemoration event
Memories of some of the most turbulent years in Hastings’ political history were shared on Sunday, at an event to commemorate 30 years since the amalgamat...
Airport’s new departure area set to open next week
The Hawke’s Bay Airport’s $20.2 million expansion upgrade is two-thirds of the way to completion, with the new departure area set to open on Tuesday...
Two new measles cases confirmed in Hawke’s Bay
Two new measles case have been confirmed in Hawke’s Bay this week, taking the total number of measles cases in Hawke’s Bay, this year, to eleven. H...
Large-scale shared office complex opens in Hastings
Hastings’ first large scale co-working space is expected to attract a new wave of start-up and fast growing businesses. Rob and Jenny Gill bought the for...
Residents offered $50 discount on firewood
A partnership between Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and approved dry wood suppliers is giving locals $50 off a cord of wood purchased over summer. “...
Flaxmere and Maraenui homes getting free insulation
A scheme that provides free insulation to homeowners who live in their homes in Flaxmere or Maraenui – and rules that mean landlords have to insulate thei...
New Napier recycling scheme begins tomorrow
From tomorrow, an improved recycling service begins for Napier residents. This means that kerbside recycling will be collected weekly, rather than fortnightly,...
Charlies Angels movie fundraiser in Napier
Join Bellyful Napier for a fundraiser screening of the new Charlies Angels movie on Thursday November 14. Tickets are $25 each and includes a drink, lollies an...
Bay hosts national conference celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship
Fostering economic growth through new ideas, inspiration and thinking – that’s the promise of I&E19, a brand-new national conference celebrating...
Rex Graham re-appointed chair of regional council
Hawke’s Bay regional councillors have voted to appoint Rex Graham as council chairman for a second term. He was the only councillor nominated for the rol...
Police appeal for information following fatal Otane crash
Police investigating the fatal crash on Tod Rd, Otane, at about 2.35pm yesterday are asking for witnesses to come forward. Police also want to hear from anyone...
Napier to host next T20 Black Clash
The Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash is back for 2020 with the now annual cricketing battle between New Zealand’s most-loved codes to take place in Napier...
