NEWS

New SH51 Awatoto roundabout to bring safety and efficiency to intersection

Work to construct a new roundabout at Awatoto on State Highway 51 has been brought forward a year, as works progress to make that stretch of road safer for all...

Hawke's Bay power consumers to get dividend payment soon

Power consumers registered by Thursday 16 November will receive payment direct to their nominated account from Friday 24 November 2023. HBPCT Chair, Diana Kirt...

What the new Cabinet will look like

Incoming Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon has announced his new Cabinet, which is made up of MPs from his own party, New Zealand First...

Luxon announces new government, with Peters and Seymour taking turns as Deputy Prime Minister

Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced his new government, with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters and ACT leader David Seymour taking tur...

Multiple arrests made in relation to drug offences in Hawke's Bay

A significant months’ long police operation targeting the sale and supply of methamphetamine in the Hawke’s Bay area has this week culminated in a s...

Police making enquiries into emails sent to multiple premises

Police are today responding to emails of a concerning nature directed to a number of organisations throughout New Zealand, including schools and hospitals. Pol...

Feedback wanted on vehicle use at Waimārama Beach

Vehicle use and public safety on Waimārama Beach is being highlighted as summer approaches and Hastings District Council wants to hear your thoughts on the issu...

Video: Police had plan to disrupt illegal street racing event that attracted 200 vehicles to Hawke's Bay

Police were prepared for an illegal street racing event in Hawke’s Bay at the weekend and were able to disrupt the activities of 200 vehicles that descend...

People flock to wastewater treatment plant open day

Record numbers of people took the opportunity to find out more about how wastewater is treated and disposed of at an open day at the weekend. The East Clive Wa...

Taxpayers' Union criticises Hastings District Council for “staggering” amount of money spent on new logo

The Taxpayers’ Union has criticised the Hastings District Council for spending what it says is more than $70,000 on a rebranding initiative. The new iden...

Rescued Orca visits Napier Port with calf

An orca rescued from entanglement almost a decade ago has been spotted with its calf at Napier Port.  The video, which has proven popular online with 29k...

Video: Long dry Hawke's Bay summer could extend into autumn, says Niwa

A long dry summer that could extend well into autumn is on the cards for Hawke’s Bay, says Niwa. While there will be spells of rain, and a possibility th...

Mayoral relief fund supports those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle

More than $1.6 million has been distributed from the Hastings Mayoral Relief Fund to people in the community impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.  A significant...

Unclaimed 28 (Māori) Battalion medals kaupapa comes to an end

The 28 (Māori) Battalion unclaimed medals kaupapa has come to a close with the final ceremony taking place in Napier, at Pakipaki’s Houngarea Marae, on Sa...

Police name person whose body was found near Mohaka River

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Karamū High School students receive Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

Two Karamū High School students have been presented Gold Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Awards at a special ceremony with patron Prince Edward. Current Deputy Head...

Fireworks used against police as they disrupt illegal street racing event

Fireworks were used against police as they disrupted illegal street racing which saw hundreds of people gathering in Hawke’s Bay.  Police received o...

Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers Trust to continue ownership of Unision after review

The Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers Trust will continue ownership of power utility Unison, after a five yearly ownership review. At a public meeting, Hawke&r...

Trees to be removed from Hikanui Pā in Tainui Reserve

Trees threatening Hikanui Pā, after being left vulnerable by Cyclone Gabrielle, will be removed from the top of Tainui Reserve in late summer, after funding for...

Get a second opinion before handing over any money, say police

Police are encouraging the public to always get a second opinion before handing over any money.  Reports of fraud offences are continuing to rise, and sca...