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Police investigating death of man at Hastings motel
Police are investigating the death of a male at a Hastings motel. Police were called to a motel on Karamu Road North, Mayfair, around 3.05pm. A police spokesp...
Learn to Swim and Water Safety Programme for local children at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre receives extra funding
The Royston Health Trust Learn to Swim and Water Safety programme for children across Hawke's Bay has received an extension, the Hawke's Bay Community Fitness C...
Pro-Israel rally held in Hastings interrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors
A rally held in Hastings to mark five months since the invasion of Israel was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters, who heckled the speakers. The ra...
Hawke's Bay Wine Auction announce new General Manager
The Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha Kershaw as the new General Manager. Kershaw is a marketing and...
Video: Prime Minister says his Government wants to work well with local authorities
The Government is looking at ways in which to get central and local government working together well, says Prime Minister Christopher. Luxon visited Hawke&rsqu...
Video: Luxon pays visit to Hawke's Bay, says Government aims to get economy working again
The Prime Minister has promised Hawke’s Bay that his government aims to get the economy working properly again. During a day visit to the region in which...
Old Napier Courthouse bought by Stuart Nash – plans for family home, airbnb
The old Napier courthouse on Marine Parade has been bought by Former Labour Cabinet Minister and long-time Napier MP Stuart Nash, who plans to use it as his fam...
Video: Hawke’s Bay Expressway one of Government’s 15 Roads of National Significance
A much-touted election campaign promise could become a reality as the Government has earmarked the Hawke’s Bay Expressway as one of 15 Roads of National S...
Bostock Brothers chicken business set to be sold to Ingham’s
Local organic chicken business, Bostock Brothers Limited (BBL), is set to be sold to industry giant Ingham’s in a multi-million dollar deal. In an announ...
Kayakers who fell in the water while fishing were well-prepared
Three kayakers who fell in the water while fishing off the coast off the Tangoio settlement, north of Napier, were well-prepared, says police. Police say that...
Police handcuff both informant and suspect!
A bizarre report of theft in Mahora, Hastings, resulted in both the informant and suspect being put into handcuffs. Police say the report of offending began w...
Two people die in crash on State Highway 2, Poukawa
Two people have died following a crash on State Highway 2, Poukawa earlier this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at 2:32pm. "Two people...
Video: Drama as emergency services put out boat fire
Firefighters working to extinguish a boat fire in the Napier marina used the Coastguard vessel to attack the flames from the water. Fire and Emergency Ne...
Two transported to hospital following crash on State Highway 2, Poukawa
Two people were transported to Hawke's Bay Hospital following a serious two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Emergency services responded to the incident on State...
Firefighters extinguish boat fire at Napier marina
A boat fire at the Napier marina sent black smoke, and thick flames over Ahuriri this afternoon. Firefighters responded to the report of a boat on fire a...
NIWA data shows significance of Cyclone Gabrielle flooding
Scientific analysis of Cyclone Gabrielle’s flooding has underlined the extraordinary magnitude of the event. The National Institute of Water and Atmosph...
Hikanui Pā tree felling to begin
The removal of a stand of exotic trees at Hikanui Pā within Tainui Reserve is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 11, anticipated to take up to six weeks to com...
Several injured following two-vehicle crash on Pakowhai Road
Police are responding to a crash involving two vehicles on Pakowhai Road at Tomoana this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted about 12.35pm. A police sp...
Temporary change by Government to speed up flood resilience work in Hawke’s Bay
The Government is proposing an Order in Council which will make it easier for councils to perform flood resilience work at specific sites in Hawke’s Bay,...
Tātau Tātau Commercial make significant investment into Mahia local landmark
One of New Zealand’s most iconic beach-side holiday parks will continue to welcome thousands of holiday makers while remaining in local ownership. Tātau...
