NEWS
And the Penguin of the Year is...
It’s official – this year’s cutest, very best penguin at the National Aquarium in Napier is … Draco. At 12 years old, the winner of th...
Watch: Catch the authors of these great books in the Bay this weekend
In their latest video, our friends from Wardini Books, Lou and Wardini McWizzlet, review books by two great authors who will be here in the Bay on Sunday! Auth...
Plans unveiled for major water facility at Frimley Park in Hasting
A community information session is being held this Saturday to discuss the proposed water treatment and storage reservoir facilities at Frimley Park in Hastings...
Person dead following ‘workplace incident’ at Meeanee
Police say a person has died following what they describe as a “workplace incident” on a rural property near Meeanee, near Napier. Stuff is reporti...
Watch: Wardini Books review of ‘How to Walk a Dog’
Looking for a good read? Lou and Tonks from Wardini Books review ‘How to Walk a Dog’ – a new release that’s just gone on sale this week....
Napier residents free to flush their toilets at will again
Napier City Council says with the weather improving, the pressure is off the city’s stormwater system and residents can go back to flushing their toilets,...
Election analysis: Napier’s new mayor says she has a mandate for change
When Chris Tremain decided to have a tilt at the Napier Mayoralty, many thought it would be a slam dunk. Why would he not be elected by a big margin? After all...
Bay Lotto player wins $142,000
While Hawke’s Bay punters weren’t able to pick up last night’s huge $38 million Lotto Powerball jackpot, one lucky player in the region is $14...
EIT hosting information and enrolment day tomorrow
Are you thinking about studying in 2020? Come along to EIT’s information and enrolment day tomorrow at either the Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale or...
Road closure extended as demolition of risky Hastings building begins
Hastings District Council is continuing to monitor the building at 603 Heretaunga St East that was cordoned off last night amid concerns of the building collaps...
Napier residents asked to cut back on flushing the toilet due to pressure on city's wastewater network
Napier City Council says the amount of rain which has fallen in the past couple of days – along with what’s forecast to fall over the rest of today...
Be wowed by White Night this Saturday
White Night – a celebration of art and music – returns to Napier’s CBD this Saturday. Thousands of people have enjoyed this free family frien...
Risk of building collapse in Hastings prompts traffic lane closure
Hastings District Council advises there is an unsafe building at 603 Heretaunga St East that is in danger of collapsing. A temporary cordon is in place blockin...
Heavy rain warning issued for Hawke’s Bay
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Hawke’s Bay effective from 4pm today (Tuesday) until 5pm tomorrow (Wednesday). Periods of heavy rain are e...
Hastings District Council: election winners and losers
It is going to be an interesting few months in the Hastings District Council chambers after a bruising mayoral battle saw Sandra Hazlehurst re-elected fairly co...
Holden fans invited to participate in Labour Weekend fundraiser
The Holden Cruzers Club is putting on a “Show and Shine” fundraiser for sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, to be held during on Labour Weekend....
School bus crash in Wairoa
Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle crash on Hereheretau Road, Whakaki, Wairoa. Police say the crash, involving a school bus, was reported ar...
Bay health staff get top tips on avoiding dog bites
Practical ways to avoid being bitten by dogs are being taught to Hawke’s Bay District Health Board staff. “It is unavoidable that many of the DHB s...
Craggy Range track remediation begins today
The remediation of the remaining lower section of the Craggy Range track begins today, and with no unforeseen interruptions is expected to take about four weeks...
Three new members elected to District Health Board
Preliminary results for the District Health Board have been released, with four former members re-elected alongside three new members. Those elected are: Ke...
