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Wairoa assault victim critically injured

A Wairoa man was in a critical condition in Hawke's Bay Hospital last night after being serious assaulted in Wairoa on Thursday evening. Acting Detective Serge...

Sixth time as a Museum Award finalist for MTG Hawke’s Bay

Exhibitions created from a vision of the future and recordings of the past have earned MTG Hawke’s Bay two finalist slots in the national museum awards fo...

Travel: Exploring wonderful Wanaka

After a few days of indulging ourselves in Christchurch we were ready to put back on our hiking legs. It was nice being in a city. The opportunity to aimlessly...

Environment Centre offers more recycling options

There are ways to recycle some of the bits and pieces from our everyday lives that can’t go in the council recycling collections – and it takes just...

Feedback on Napier Disability Strategy closes next Friday

Anyone wanting to have input into Napier City Council’s Disability Strategy has until next Friday to have their say. The full strategy and the online fee...

Winter F.A.W.C! is coming to CHB’s newest food and wine destination

Central Hawke’s Bay is set to host four Winter F.A.W.C! events this year with Wallingford Homestead’s ‘Cooking Safari’ being held across...

EIT conference explores social benefits of ‘open data’

A conference held at EIT yesterday was a chance to explore how the Bay can benefit from the use of new smart technologies. The Open Data Conference was hosted...

What’s on in the Bay this weekend?

It’s just about time for another great weekend in Hawke’s Bay! Let’s dive in and see what’s happening. As always, remember to keep an e...

Poetry prowess celebrated at National Aquarium

Don’t miss out on a chance to be crowned one of Hawke’s Bay’s top poets for 2019. The National Aquarium of New Zealand, in Napier, is once ag...

Bay Youth Environment Council jumps into action

The 2019 Hawke’s Bay Youth Environment Council has hit the ground running with decisions already made on exciting activities planned for this year. The Y...

Safety first this duck shooting season

Police are reminding people to ensure they are up to speed on firearms safety before they go duck shooting this season. “We want everyone to have a safe...

Can you help identify these robbers?

Hawke's Bay Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery at the Greenmeadows Four Square last Friday. Detective Sergeant Greg Simmons...

Ombudsman says Hawke's Bay prisoners' conditions and treatment improving

The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison has made significant progress towards improving prisoners’ safety, but has been s...

New Cornwall Park mural sends environmental message

A new mural has appeared in Cornwall Park over Easter, a winning design from the Nature Murals Competition, part of the KEEP New Zealand Beautiful programme. C...

Be safe, be seen this winter

Reflective clothing and bright lights are the best way to ensure others see you if you’re out and about on a bike in the early hours of the morning or at...

$8.8m to be spent on seismic strengthening of Hawke’s Bay Hospital

The Government’s funding announcement of $8.8 million for seismic strengthening of Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s theatre block is great news, chief e...

Opinion: Plenty of opportunity in provincial housing markets

There is a remarkable property story unfolding in New Zealand and for once it does not involve Auckland. Rather, it is our provincial cities and towns that are...

Outdoor burning banned in Napier and Hastings from tomorrow

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is reminding residents that rules applying to outdoor fires during winter in the Napier and Hastings air sheds take effect to...

New Head of School excited about EIT’s potential

EIT has appointed Sue Blackmore as the new Head of School of Viticulture and Wine. Sue combines a broad range of international industry know-how with years of...

Commissioner finds ‘poor pattern of care’ across Hawke’s Bay DHB services

Health and Disability Commissioner Anthony Hill today released a report finding Hawke’s Bay District Health Board (HBDHB) in breach of the Code of Health...