NEWS
Dredging of Napier’s inner harbour starts next week
A large barge will next week begin what could be a month-long dredging operation in Napier’s inner harbour. Napier City Council says dredging is an essen...
NGHS Affordable Art Exhibition returns
Tickets have gone on sale for the fifth annual Napier Girls' High School fundraiser, the Tremains Affordable Art Exhibition, running from March 29-31. The exhi...
2019 Hastings Youth Council appointed
The newly appointed members of the Hastings District Youth Council met for the first time last week, keen to find ways to engage local young people in hot topic...
Long-serving Pākōwhai Park caretaker recognised
Past regional park managers gathered last week to recognise the 20 years’ service of Theo Rood as Pākōwhai Regional Park caretaker. Mr Rood has recently...
Hastings hikoi to support Muslim community on Friday
A hikoi from central Hastings to the city’s Islamic centre is planned for Friday. The candle-lit march – from Albert Square to the Hawke’s Ba...
‘Let us find strength and solidarity’
Hundreds of people attended civic services in Napier and Hastings this afternoon as Bay residents joined the rest of the country in showing support to the victi...
Napier and Hastings holding services to support Christchurch today
Civic services to reflect on Friday’s Christchurch tragedy and support its victims are being held in Napier and Hastings this afternoon. Hastings Mayor S...
Cricket: Hamilton beats Hawke’s Bay to win Hawke Cup
Hamilton has lifted the Hawke Cup with a 64-run victory over Hawke's Bay this afternoon, ending a season in which the coveted provincial silverware changed hand...
Our messages to the victims of Christchurch
The tragic events of Friday have sent ripples of sadness, grief and disbelief throughout the many communities of New Zealand. Indeed, the outpouring of love fro...
Kahikatea Farm, where they’re growing our future
As a child I loved stories about gardens. The Secret Garden, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and The Garden of Eden. When the opportunity arose to visit ‘Kah...
Details of Bay events to support Christchurch
Community events across Hawke’s Bay to show love and support for those affected by the Christchurch massacre are being held today and tomorrow. Hastings...
New book celebrates work of Bay architect John Scott
A new book about renowned Hawke’s by architect John Scott will be launched locally tomorrow. John Scott Works by David Straight is a rich and loving trib...
Ngaruroro River research project delivers multiple benefits
A summer spent conducting research along the banks of the Ngaruroro River has prompted Moari West to pursue further study in environmental science at the Univer...
Hawke’s Bay DHB acts on climate change
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board says it has committed to measuring and reducing its greenhouse gas footprint by signing up to the Certified Emissions Me...
Napier Lotto player wins $500,000
A ticket sold in Napier has won $500,000 in tonight’s Lotto draw. The $1 million first division prize in tonight’s draw was shared between two winn...
Hospital lockdown lifted
A lockdown at Hawke’s Bay Hospital has been lifted this evening, more than three hours after police cut off access into and out of the Hastings facility....
Hawke’s Bay Hospital is in lockdown
Hawke’s Bay Hospital in Hastings has been placed in lockdown although it is not clear what has prompted the action. Police say they were called to the ho...
What can the Bay do to support the victims of the Christchurch tragedy?
The scene outside Hawke’s Bay Baitul Mokarram Masjid and Islamic Centre in Hastings today was both tragic and uplifting. A stead flow of people arrived c...
Napier memorial service for Christchurch terror
Napier Mayor Bill Dalton is inviting the community to a memorial service at the Napier Soundshell, on Marine Parade, at 1pm on Monday. Napier City Council says...
Bay locals flock to pay their respects outside Hastings Islamic centre
Floral tributes and messages of support have been piling up outside the Islamic Centre in Hastings today as locals pay their respects to the victims of the Chri...
