NEWS

Pigs get stuck into Napier's pipes

Pigs get a bad rap when it comes to cleanliness but they’re exactly what’s needed by Napier to help clean 480km of water pipes. From now until Octo...

Hawke's Bay's new airport terminal opens for business

Hawke's Bay Airport has been on a turbulent flight since expansion plans were first drawn, but the project has successfully landed with the result being a new,...

From budget to plate: EIT offers new online Food Costing short course

Portion control, reducing food waste and maximising profit without raising menu prices, are all part of a new EIT online short course aimed at chefs and restaur...

Councils continue to collaborate on evaluation of Government’s three waters reform proposal

The region's four councils have decided to work together to review the analysis and modelling behind Government’s proposal to transfer delivery of drinkin...

Arrests made following ongoing property crime in Napier

Attempts to combat ongoing property crime in Napier has resulted in five arrests over the last two days.  Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Steve Nico...

Futureopoly event inspires Karamu High School students

It may seem as if Karamu High School students spent the day playing board games, but in actual fact, they took the first step towards exploring future career id...

Female driver discharged from hospital following serious crash on SH2, Norsewood

A female driver has been discharged from hospital less than 24 hours after she was involved in a serious single-vehicle crash on SH2 near Norsewood yesterday mo...

Man fined $8,400 fine for illegal burning on Clive property

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s hard line on illegal burning continues, with its eighth successful prosecution this year. David Cowan, who owns a pr...

Representation review information shared at community meeting

About 40 people attended a community meeting at Hastings District Council last night to hear more detailed information about the upcoming representation review...

Central Hawke's Bay Settlers Museum changes name to represent community

In a bid to represent its community, the Central Hawke’s Bay Settlers Museum has removed the word "settlers" and changed its name for the first time in mo...

Female driver flown to Hawke's Bay Hospital after crash on SH2, Norsewood

Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter transported a driver in a serious-to-moderate condition following a crash on SH2 near Norsewood this morning. Emergency services...

Regional Council steps up to lead coastal strategy

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has agreed in principle to lead work on the next phase of the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazard Strategy 2120. This move fol...

August at The Globe Theatrette

Not that we planned it like this, but August seems to be the month of strong women at the Globe: We got determined mums fighting for their kids, clique-y senior...

Hawke's Bay Farmers’ Market launches a new website to connect stallholders with customers

Every weekend, passionate local growers and producers from across Hawke’s Bay attend Hawke's Bay Farmers’ Market in Hastings every Sunday and Napier...

Rugby goes further than crossing the try line

Rugby isn’t just our national sport, it is also being used to develop life skills for students at Hastings Boys’ High School. The school has a long...

St. John’s College student places in regional speech competition

For St. John’s College student Noah Kaio, coming third in a regional Māori speech competition, has fuelled his desire to become fluent in te reo. Noah, w...

Karamu High School student's korero lands her in the history books

A Karamu High School student has become the first from her school to win the Ngā Manu Kōrero Te Matau a Māui Speech Competition in more than 30 years. Not only...

Young staff making most of opportunities in hospitality

Two young hospitality workers - one of them an EIT graduate - have converted their long-term passions into promising careers in the industry they love. Tayla E...

Hawke's Bay Police warn of continued heavy vehicle battery thefts

A rise in the number of heavy vehicle batteries stolen in Hawke's Bay in recent months has prompted the region's police to urge owners to implement safety mecha...

Temporary road closure for multi-million dollar water infrastructure works

Ongoing works to upgrade essential water infrastructure in Havelock North will see Campbell St closed to traffic from the Joll Rd roundabout for an estimated tw...