NEWS

New coastal study to help assess building floor heights

A new coastal inundation study that will be used by the Napier and Hastings councils to set residential building floor heights in areas at risk of coastal flood...

Armed police search for shooting suspect after one seriously injured in Napier

Armed police are searching for a person in Napier wanted in relation to a shooting in which one person was seriously injured. A police spokesperson said the in...

Good Samaritan assaulted after helping woman in domestic violence incident

A good Samaritan who stopped to help a domestic violence victim was seriously assaulted and remains in hospital, police say.  The assault happened on Stat...

EIT celebrates 40th anniversary of Central Hawke's Bay Regional Learning Centre

EIT’s Central Hawke’s Bay Regional Learning Centre has this week celebrated 40 years of providing education and skills training to the local communi...

Permanent water safety signs to be installed along Marine Parade

Permanent water safety signage is being installed along Napier’s Marine Parade ahead of the warmer months. Napier City Council Acting Chief Executive Ric...

Police find drugs, firearms and stolen property in Raupunga raid

Two people have been arrested after police found drugs, firearms and stolen property during a raid on homes in Raupunga yesterday.  In a statement, police...

Heavy rain drenches an already sodden Hawke's Bay

Close to a month's worth of rain drenched an already sodden Hawke's Bay overnight, causing surface flooding, slips and road closures.  MetService Meteorol...

Enduring environmental restoration in areas around Hawke's Bay

The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has funded and supported significant environmental restoration projects in Ahuriri Estuary, Lake Tūtira, Lake Whakakī, an...

Forecast weather raises concern over Central Hawke's Bay's damaged roading network

With a severe (orange) weather warning in place and heavy rain expected over at least the next 24 hours, Central Hawke’s Bay District Council is urging re...

Opportunity to gather, remember, and acknowledge Queen Elizabeth II at Hastings Civic Memorial Service

A Civic Memorial Service is to be held in Hastings to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  Organised by Hastings District Council and The Anglican Pari...

Rain, hail and lightning hit parts of Hawke's Bay

Thunder, lightning, and hail battered Hawke's Bay this afternoon. But any reprieve will be shortlived, as the prospect of heavy rain looms large over the regio...

Hawke's Bay Airport recognised at national awards

Hawke’s Bay Airport is flying high after receiving the Airport of the Year award at the recent 2022 NZ Airport Awards. The airport dominated the medium-s...

"We're back in business": Mission Concert star act revealed

Organisers of the Mission Concert say they are "back in business" with Robbie Williams set to headline next year's event. The Mission Concert, which boasts a p...

Young alleged burglars throw objects at police during pursuit around Hawke's Bay

A group of youths who allegedly broke into a number of businesses threw objects out of a stolen vehicle during a dramatic police chase around Hawke's Bay. ...

Drugs and $17,000 cash seized from Mahia address

Drugs and $17,000 in cash have been seized, and one person has been arrested, following a search warrant at a Mahia address. Police found the cash, along with...

Hawke's Bay triathlete shines on world stage

Heather Neill turned up to her first triathlon on her father’s 40-year-old road bike and ended up winning the women’s only event by almost five minu...

What's happening in Hawke's Bay. - Blossom Festival '22

Not to be missed - the Hastings Blossom Festival. This year it has grown to a full three day extravaganza jam packed with free events and activities, including...

Group of youths charged following police pursuit from Hastings to Napier

Three young people face an array of charges after allegedly breaking into a building on Market Street South earlier this morning.  Police responded to a r...

Napier Lotto player wins $1m

A lucky Lotto player from Napier will be jumping for joy after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in last night's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket...

Video: Family farewell woman found in burnt-out car in emotional service

Eighteen-year-old Ariki Rigby, whose remains were found in a burnt-out vehicle near Havelock North last week, has been laid to rest in an emotional service in...