NEWS

No new community cases; 8 cases of COVID-19 in 2 days in managed isolation; 1 historical case

There are no new COVID-19 cases in the community to report today. There are 8 new positive cases of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation since Friday. The...

Hawke's Bay Lotto player wins $200,000

A Hawke's Bay Lotto player is one of four people to win $200,000 with Lotto First Division tonight.  The winning Lotto tickets were sold at Pak N Save Rot...

Two people arrested following burglary and police chase in Hawke's Bay; vehicle damaged and bottles thrown

Two people have been taken into custody following a burglary, and subsequent police chase that began in northern Hawke's Bay this morning. Police said the arre...

Lindisfarne Gala well and truly a community event

The Lindisfarne Gala has become a staple in the community since it began 54 years ago, and this year will be no different. With so many events cancelled in the...

Man with ties to Hawke's Bay wanted by police

A 23-year-old man with ties to Wairoa, Whakatāne and Hawke's Bay is wanted by Police.  Peta Gemmell has a warrant to arrest, police said in a statement....

Hastings District Council fast-tracks two proposed developments in Flaxmere

Hastings District Council has fast-tracked much-needed housing on council land in Flaxmere, and this week councillors approved advancing work on two proposed de...

No new community cases; 10 cases of Covid-19 in 2 days in managed isolation

There are no new cases in the community to report today. There are 10 new positive cases of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation since Wednesday. The seven...

Have you seen Ashleigh? Police concerned for 13-year-old's safety

Police are concerned for the "safety and well being" of a 13-year-old girl who was last seen yesterday morning. Ashleigh Lay was last seen at around 11:15am on...

Chlorine-free future for Napier possible, but would take 22 years and cost millions, report finds

Napier City Council's vision for a chlorine-free future could well be a reality, but it would take 22 years and cost $284 million to achieve, a report has found...

Tough action needed on gangs, says Simon Bridges

Police need to be more forceful in dealing with gangs to stop increasing violence in the region, National's justice spokesman Simon Bridges says.  Speakin...

Regional Council supports deferral of winter grazing regulations

The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will work closely with farmers to encourage best practices in winter grazing, ahead of new regulations coming into effect...

Experienced researcher becomes EIT’s Research Development Manager

Internationally recognised EIT researcher, Dr Pii-Tuulia Nikula, is the new Research Development Manager of the institute’s Research and Innovation Centre...

No new COVID-19 community cases; 3 cases in managed isolation

There are three new COVID-19 cases to report in managed isolation, and no new cases to report in the community.  One previously reported case has been rec...

National Party to hold community meeting on gangs in Napier

National Party MP Louise Upston will headline a community meeting in Napier this evening to address concerns about an increase in gang activity in the area. It...

No new community cases; 2 cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There are two new positive cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation and no new cases in the community to report today. The seven-day rolling average of new cases...

Who are our unsung heroes? 2021 Napier Civic Award nominations open

For over 40 years Gary Macdonald has been an active volunteer for Hawke’s Bay Rugby. After starting as a young player, he then began volunteering by putti...

Biodiversity expert says sustainable practices a requirement of a kaitiaki

Having sustainable practices and mutual reciprocity between the demands of man versus the needs of Te Taiao (environment) is an inherent requirement of a kaitia...

Health Hawke’s Bay appoints new Chief Executive

Health Hawke’s Bay – Te Oranga o Te Matau-a-Māui, the organisation supporting the region’s primary health system, has appointed a new chief ex...

Sustainability taking off at Hawke’s Bay Airport

Hawke’s Bay Airport is taking big strides on its path to sustainability, becoming the first regional airport in New Zealand to gain a Level 2 certificatio...

No new community cases; 7 cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There are seven new positive cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation, and no new cases in the community to report today. One previously reported case has now re...