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Youth fare to be introduced on GoBay services
Hawke's Bay Regional Council will introduce a youth fare in its upcoming 1 May far changes. It will be automatically applied to users with a Bee Card whose d...
Crews stood down in search for missing fisherman, review overnight to 'inform further actions'
Searchers looking for a missing commercial fisherman off the Hawke’s Bay Coast have been stood down for the evening. It is understood the man fell overbo...
Video: Controversial local Destiny Church pastor to stand in Hastings District Council by-election
Outspoken local Destiny Church Pastor Michael Ngahuka, who was at the forefront of recent protests against a Drag Queen story time event, has formally put in hi...
Video: Crews continue to search for missing fisherman in Hawke Bay
Crews involved in the search for a missing fisherman who fell overboard from a commercial fishing vessel late last night remain committed to getting him "home t...
Fluoride to be reintroduced to Hastings drinking water supply
After an eight-year hiatus, fluoride is to be reintroduced into Hastings' main urban drinking water supply from next week. The Hastings District Council paus...
Central Hawke's Bay District Council table representation up for review
Central Hawke's Bay residents have the opportunity to tell their Mayor and Councillors what they think of the district's current representation arrangements....
Search on for missing fisherman in Hawke Bay
A search is underway off the coast of Hawke’s Bay for a fisherman who was reported overboard from a fishing vessel last night. Police said in a sta...
Dam safety policy to be reviewed by Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is in the process of reviewing and updating its policy on dangerous dams, earthquake-prone dams, and flood-prone dams. The Council...
Video: Hastings District Council salary costs are just under $40m, with 110 staff earning more than $100,000 per year
The Hastings District Council’s salary costs are just under $40m per annum, with 110 staff earning between $100,000 and $200,000 per year and a further se...
Tukituki MP appointed Chair of cross-party group focused on championing sexual and reproductive health and rights in Pacific
Tukituki National Party MP Catherine Wedd has been elected chair of a Parliamentarian cross-party group focused on championing sexual and reproductive health an...
Police urge motorists to drive to the conditions
From illegal street racing to fatal crashes – this Easter weekend serves as a reminder for everything Police do not want to see on New Zealand roads. ...
Eastern District Crime Manager has no issue with police investigation of body in burnt vehicle case
The Police Eastern District Crime Manager says he has no issue with the way police investigated the body in a burnt vehicle case. Detective Inspector Martin Ja...
Video: Free Speech Union asks Hastings District Council why it cancelled Drag Queen event, warns that legal action could follow
The Hastings District Council has been asked by the Free Speech Union to explain why it cancelled a controversial Drag Queen rainbow story time event at the loc...
Celebration of cultures for Sacred Heart and St. John’s College
Sacred Heart College and St. John’s College came together to celebrate a melting pot of culture through performance and food. Fiafia: A Night of Cultura...
Video: Wine and dogs, a perfect pairing?
Wine Dogs, held at Elephant Hill on April 27, matches beautiful local wine with furry, four legged friends, providing thirsty dog owners, and lovers, the idea...
Proposed district plan change allowing more houses to be built in urban areas reaches hearings stage
Submissions into a proposed district plan change that would see more houses allowed to be built within existing urban areas, will be heard next week. ‘Pl...
Hastings man charged with murder remanded in custody following first court appearance
A 30-year-old man has appeared in the Hastings District Court this morning charged with murder after a body was found in a burnt-out car earlier this week. ...
Candidates line up to contest two Hastings District Council by-elections
Updated A wide variety of candidates have stepped forward to contest two by-elections for vacant seats on the Hastings District Council. The by-elections, exp...
30-year-old man arrested in connection with body in burnt vehicle case
A 30-year-old Hastings man has been charged with murder today after a body was discovered in a burnt-out car earlier this week. Detective Inspector Martin Jame...
Extra focus on Hawke’s Bay Cyclone recovery and rebuild
Local MPs have been appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretaries to assist Mark Mitchelll, the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, with the ...
