NEWS
Travel: Kaikoura delivers a surprise around every corner
Dylan du Ross, who recently left Hawke’s Bay, is sharing his travel experiences around New Zealand. I hadn't heard much about Kaikoura, literally nothi...
Flaxmere pool to remain open for school holidays
The scheduled closure of Swim Heretaunga in Flaxmere to install a new chlorine disinfectant system has been delayed due to the availability of parts and contrac...
Former HB Seafoods company fined and banned from fishing
A commercial fishing company formerly owned by Hawke's Bay's D'Esposito family has been banned from fishing for three years and fined $62,000 after failing to r...
Napier Mayor’s condition improves
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board says Napier Mayor Bill Dalton’s medical condition has improved and his status is now serious but stable. Mayor Da...
National success for Bay’s new American Football club
Careful planning and great execution were the keys to success for Hawke’s Bay’s only American Football club at this year’s National Invitation...
Historic items unearthed at Opera House
Historic treasures hearkening back to the opening of the Hastings Municipal Theatre, and a prominent Hastings street, have been unearthed during the renovation...
What’s on in the Bay this weekend?
Another weekend is approaching and we’re also heading into the start of the school holidays. If you’re looking for child-friendly activities over t...
Truck rolls on SH2 in Wairoa
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 2, Wairoa. Police were called about 2.50pm following a truck rolling. Initial indicati...
Diversions in place after expressway crash
Diversions are in place following a crash on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway between Napier and Hastings late this morning. Southbound traffic is being divert...
EIT registers biggest number of graduates in history
EIT graduates are celebrating their graduation today and tomorrow, parading through central Napier in traditional academic gowns, satin-lined hoods, korowai and...
Napier Mayor’s condition still described as critical
Napier Mayor Bill Dalton remains in a critical condition in Hawke’s Bay Hospital today. He was admitted to hospital on Tuesday night after suffering a st...
Bay students given a taste of what engineering offers as a career
What is engineering? What is your mental picture of the ‘typical engineer’? These were the opening questions from Waikato University’s Profes...
Vision for housing in Central Hawke’s Bay adopted
Working together and encouraging greater leadership from central government agencies are key messages in a new ‘Housing Strategic Framework’ aimed a...
Bay start-up Hello Cup moves into the US
Local start-up business the Hello Cup is taking on the world after being sought out by one of the biggest retail chains on the planet. Later this month, menstr...
Business case for new wharf approved by Napier Port’s board
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has received confirmation that Napier Port’s board of directors has approved the business case for investment in the de...
Bill Dalton in a critical condition in hospital
Following news earlier today that Napier Mayor Bill Dalton suffered a stroke last night, the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board has released a statement on...
CHB council to explore ‘funding opportunities other than rates’
Opportunities to identify new revenue streams other than rates for Central Hawke’s Bay District Council became a step closer with the council adopting a n...
Diverse projects receive creative communities funding
More than $30,000 has been allocated to 18 Hawke’s Bay projects in the latest Creative Communities Scheme funding round. From a youth education trust run...
Napier Mayor Bill Dalton believed to have suffered a stroke
Napier City Council says Mayor Bill Dalton suffered what is understood to be a stroke early last evening. “We are unable to provide any further informati...
Napier City Council proposing 6.4% rates increase
Water works and recycling are two of the main topics in this year’s Napier City Council Annual Plan 2019/20 consultation, which opened yesterday and runs...
