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Theatre Operations Centre and link bridge open in first stage of $20m Hawke's Bay Hospital project
The first stage of a $20.8 million project to build a new operating theatre, upgrade surgical services and help reduce waiting times at Hawke's Bay Hospital has...
Napier man with warrant to arrest missing since last October
A Napier man who has a warrant out for his arrest has not been seen since last October. Eastern District Police made another public appeal today to locate Lars...
Fourth time's the charm for 'Mo' named Penguin of the Year
It's fourth time's the charm for Mo, who after three years as a finalist in the National Aquarium of New Zealand Penguin of the Year competition, finally has hi...
Ahuriri Four Square sells $500,000 winning Lotto First Division ticket
A lucky Lotto player who bought their ticket from the Ahuriri Four Square in Napier will be celebrating a mid-week windfall after winning $500,000. The w...
VIDEO: New Kāinga Ora homes reconnect whānau with Maraenui community
A new housing development on Kelvin Place Maraenui will see whānau who have been in emergency accommodation, move into warm, dry and safe homes and reconnect wi...
Hastings Mayor says Waka Kotahi "let down" Waipatu community with speed limit decision
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says the Waipatu community has been "let down" by Waka Kotahi's speed limit review and proposals for State Highway 51 (SH51).&n...
Unique collaboration between police and Iwi to help reduce harm in Wairoa community
Finding tangible solutions and strategies that will help disrupt harm in the community is the aim of a new unique collaboration between police and Ngāti Ka...
Hawke's Bay police dog handler retires 12 years after being shot in Napier siege
Hawke's Bay dog handler Senior Constable Grant Diver could have left the police after being shot during the Napier siege in 2009, but he didn't want to be "forc...
Watch Live: Prime Minister and Director General of Health give Covid-19 update
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will update the media today at 1pm.
Opinion: Hastings set to have more councillors than Wellington
If too many chefs spoil the broth, then Hastings District Council's proposal to increase the number of councillors is a recipe for disaster. Every three...
Socially distanced opening for Central Hawke’s Bay’s Knowledge and Learning Hub
Covid-19 restrictions didn't hamper the opening of Central Hawke's Bay's new Knowledge and Learning Hub - Te Huinga Wai, Situated on Bogle Brother’...
Work resumes on Havelock North cell tower marred by controversy
A Havelock North cell tower site made derelict and abandoned due to a stoush between Spark and residents, had contractors working there today for the first time...
Two people arrested following police operation at Redclyffe Transfer Station
Two people have been arrested following a police operation at Redclyffe Transfer Station this afternoon. A police spokeswoman said the pair was arrested...
Covid-19: 12 new community cases
There are 12 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, all in Auckland, the Ministry of Health has confirmed. The numbers were released via a written...
New data paints picture of impaired health for Hawke's Bay's rivers
The region's urban waterways are generally the poorest performing, followed by rural, a new river health update has revealed. The latest national LAWA up...
New tech brings old water tower back to life after 65 years
A water tower that has been out of service since 1956 is now being used to give Napier City Council in-depth, real-time information on water use. The 20-metre-...
Time for Napier landmark to move
A much loved Napier landmark will continue to have a place on Marine Parade, as the War Memorial restoration takes shape. Napier City Council Deputy Mayor Anne...
Top seven now a reality for St. John’s College squash team
A four-year campaign by St. John’s College to make the top seven at the Secondary Schools Squash Nationals, has become a reality. This year Tauranga host...
