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Covid-19: 143 new community cases

There are 143 new community cases of Covid-19 today - 135 in Auckland, six in Waikato and two in Northland.  In a statement, the Ministry says the reporte...

Heretaunga House to be pulled down while future opportunities identified

Heretaunga House on the corner of Lyndon Rd and Warren Street is to be pulled down, with the potential for a temporary carpark to be installed while other optio...

Hōhepa produces signature candles for homeware boutique Cranfields 30th anniversary

Having been a stockist of Hōhepa candles for many years, it is only fitting they were the ones to produce a one-off signature candle for Wellington-based interi...

EIT graduate defends title as North Island Young Winemaker of the Year

An EIT graduate has successfully defended his title in the annual North Island Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year Competition, held at EIT&rsqu...

Covid-19: 160 new community cases

There are 160 new community cases of Covid-19 today - 151 in Auckland, seven in Waikato, one in Northland and one in Canterbury. As of 10am, 65 of today’...

Severe thunderstorm watch: Close to 2000 lightning strikes hit Hawke's Bay

The foreboding dark clouds rolled over much of Hawke's Bay this afternoon, quickly making way for an onslaught of thunderstorms with torrential rain, large hail...

Covid-19: 125 new community cases

There are 125 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today, 118 in Auckland, four in Waikato, one in Northland, two in Canterbury. The rise in case numbers...

Sacred Heart College students take Active Transport Programme in stride

Sacred Heart College students have been walking the talk and using alternative modes of transport to and from school as part of an Active Transport Programme....

VIDEO: Hawke's Bay's tamariki drop, cover and hold for ShakeOut earthquake drill

When the clock struck 9.30am this morning, tamariki and adults alike dropped, covered and held on for the nationwide ShakeOut earthquake drill.  Tamarik...

Splash Planet closes its doors for summer due to public health risk

For the first time since it was established in 1998, Splash Planet will not open its doors for the upcoming summer season due to the public health risks being "...

Watch Live: 89 new community cases of Covid-19

There are 89 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today, 83 in Auckland, four in Waikato and two in Christchurch. One further case in Auckland is an MIQ...

Hastings Lotto player $500,000 richer after midweek windfall

A Hastings Lotto player will be celebrating a midweek windfall after winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s Lotto draw. The ticket...

Hawke's Bay's councils unite in anger against Three Waters decision

Hawke's Bay's councils have united in anger against Central Government's decision to go ahead with its Three Waters Reform, with concern that if other services...

Hawke's Bay Regional Council votes to increase number of councillors

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has voted to increase the number of councillors from nine to 11 councillors.This final proposal comes following its decision...

Watch Live: 74 new community Covid-19 cases

There are 74 new community cases of Covid-19 - 68 are in Auckland and six are in Waikato. As at 10am, 43 of these cases are linked - including 18 household c...

St. John’s College student credits parents’ work ethic for prestigious award

A St. John’s College student who was named as this year’s ‘Best Asian Secondary Student’, attributes his success to his parents’ h...

"Stars align" for Six60 stadium concert at McLean Park

After years of discussion, the stars have aligned and McLean Park will host its first stadium concert next year with none other than Six60.  The show, on...

Feedback wanted on Hastings city centre parking time limits

Hastings District Council is seeking the community’s views on extending the parking time limits in central Hastings. During the Long-Term Plan consultati...

Watch Live: Post-Cabinet Covid-19 update

Covid-19: 79 new community cases

There are 79 new community cases - 75 in Auckland, 4 in Waikato. As at 10am, 46 of these cases are linked - including 24 household contacts - and 33 remain unl...