NEWS
Covid-19: 31 new community cases
There are 31 new community cases of Covid-19 and a third border-related case with the Omicron variant. In a statement this afternoon, the Ministry of Hea...
Covid-19: 27 new community cases
There are 27 new community cases of Covid-19 - 12 in Auckland, seven in Waikato, seven in Bay of Plenty, and one in Lakes. In a statement, the Ministry of Heal...
Best friends win Karamu High School’s top prizes
Being named as Karamu High School’s Proxime Accessit to Dux was made more special for Paige Flashoff, knowing her best friend had taken out the top academ...
Vigilance urged as fire danger increases in Hawke's Bay
With Hawke's Bay still in an open fire season, firefighters are calling for vigilance after a number of preventable vegetation fires in recent days. It is the...
Competition: Name your favourite swimming spot and be in to win
Summer is here and Hawke’s Bay is full of awesome swimming spots… but before you dive in, remember to check that you are good to go at hbrc.co.nz...
Hawke's Bay welcomes first New Year's baby born at hospital
Hawke's Bay has welcomed the region's first baby for 2022, born at hospital. Juni Beatrix Kang was born at 1.23am this morning to parents Chloe and Seung...
Two senior gang members arrested on methamphetamine-related charges
Two senior members of the Mongrel Mob Mongrelism chapter based in Wairoa have been arrested on charges relating to the supply of methamphetamine. Acting Detect...
Hawke’s Bay reaches 90 per cent fully vaccinated on New Year’s Eve
Hawke’s Bay people can enjoy New Year’s Eve knowing the region is better protected against Covid-19 with 90 per cent of the eligible population now...
Close contact of Napier Covid-19 case tests positive, locations of interest revealed
A close contact of the positive Covid-19 case notified in Napier yesterday has returned a positive result for Covid-19. The second Napier case will be official...
Waimārama lifeguards urge caution following Christmas Day near-drowning
With an increase in numbers expected at beaches around Hawke's Bay due to Splash Planet's closure this summer, the Waimārama Surf Life Saving Club is calling fo...
Hawke's Bay locals awarded New Year Honours
Six Hawke’s Bay residents and one former resident have been recognised in this year’s New Year’s Honours list. Louise Ānaru-Tangira, Mangonui...
Dannevirke service station listed as location of interest
A Dannevirke service station listed as Location of Interest following a positive case of Covid-19. People who visited Caltex Westlow Dannevirke on December 23...
Napier resident tests positive for Covid-19
A positive Covid-19 result has been returned for a Napier resident. Medical Officer of Health Dr Nick Jones said today the case was safely isolating at home wi...
Watch Live: Government to speak on Omicron case
A "reasonably sizeable number", believed to be up to 100, could be close contacts of an Omicron case who spent time in the community, Covid-19 Respons...
Covid-19: 46 new community cases
There are 46 new community cases in New Zealand today - 30 in Auckland, three in Northland, six in Waikato, four in Lakes, two in Tairāwhiti and one in Canterbu...
Sniffer dogs used in quest for zero possums
Whakatipu Māhia has been using innovative tools in their quest for zero possums – sniffer dogs. Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Manager Catchment Serv...
CHB Police thank public for assistance with crash and beach rescue
Police have thanked St John Ambulance volunteers and members of the public, along with the Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter, for their assistance following tw...
AOS and Police Negotiation Team find "nothing of interest" following incident in Maraenui
More than two hours after the Armed Offenders Squad and Police Negotiation team were called to a Maraenui address, cordons have been lifted. Residents we...
Watch Video: Hawke's Bay firefighters embrace state-of-the-art technology
Hawkes Bay have traded folders and paper-based map books for state-of-the-art technology. Eight Hawke's Bay appliances have now been fitted out with Mo...
Watch Video: Hawke's Bay cop fulfils life long promise with road safety campaign
Constable Steven Knox vowed to one day join the police and make a difference to road safety after his friend was killed by a drunk driver. Almost three decad...
