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Te Mata Four Square owners thank community for support following fire

The owners of a Four Square that caught fire earlier this week have thanked the community for their support.  Three fire appliances from Havelock North an...

People turning out in droves for their Covid-19 booster vaccinations

Hawke’s Bay people are turning out in their droves to receive their Covid-19 booster vaccination just two days in from becoming eligible for their booster...

Auckland link to Napier Covid-19 case, Ministry confirms

Genome sequencing has linked a Napier Covid-19 case to one in Auckland, the Ministry of Health has revealed. The Napier Covid-19 case was announced by the Hawk...

Hawke's Bay Lotto player hits the jackpot with double second division wins

Two second division wins in one night have made a lucky Lotto player in Hawke's Bay $39,728 richer.  The winner was one of seven Lotto second division win...

Top Hawke's Bay tennis players to 'rally for a cause"

A void created by the cancellation of the Takapau Tennis Tournament has been filled by some of the country's top players in a bid to raise much-needed funds for...

Covid-19: 17 new community cases

There are 17 new Covid-19 cases in the community - Nine in the Bay of Plenty, five in Waikato and three in Auckland.  In a statement, the Ministry of Heal...

"Extreme sea conditions" close Hawke's Bay beach

Extreme sea conditions have closed Marine Parade Beach. Police and Surf Lifesaving Hawke's Bay advised the public of the closure this afternoon. Hardinge Road...

Electrical fault believed to be cause of Te Mata Four Square fire

An electrical fault involving an air conditioning unit is believed to have caused a small fire at Te Mata Four Square.  Three fire appliances from Haveloc...

"Don't drink and drive" message getting through to Waimārama drivers, police say

Police say Hawke's Bay drivers are taking the "don't drink and drive" message seriously following an ongoing operation in Waimārama.  Senior Sergeant Brya...

Youth arrested after police spikes bring escapade to a halt

A fleeing driver's escapade through Hawke's Bay was brought to a halt by road spikes more than 50km from where it is alleged they stole a vehicle.  Police...

January at The Globe Theatrette

The New Year is always an exciting time in the release calendar as it marks the beginning of Awards Season – meaning that over the next couple of months,...

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...