NEWS
Napier’s Harcourts Christmas Parade hits town on Sunday
Santa is once again going to be the special guest at Napier’s Harcourts Christmas Parade, happening this Sunday. The Parade will start at 1pm, leaving fr...
Aquarium encourages us to give 24 gifts to nature this Christmas
National Aquarium of New Zealand has reimagined the traditional advent calendar, giving people the opportunity to give some gifts to nature this Christmas. &ls...
Prospects bright for Hawke’s Bay business events industry
A familiarisation tour of local venues and experiences by visiting professional conference organisers (PCO) is the latest regional collaboration designed to gro...
Water restrictions take effect in Napier from today
With temperatures rising, Napier City Council is introducing water restrictions from today. Keen gardeners need to be aware that from today, sprinklers and hos...
Local chicken producer takes responsibility for its own packaging waste
New Zealand’s only commercial organic chicken producer is taking packaging waste management into its own hands. Hawke’s Bay-based Bostock Brothers...
Rongonui exhibition opens at MTG tomorrow
A special exhibition highlighting Ngāti Kahungunu taonga and other treasures opens at MTG Hawke’s Bay tomorrow. Rongonui: Taonga mai ngā tāngata, ngā wāh...
Large light sculptures popping up in Hastings city
Hastings City centre will light up in the lead up to Christmas this year, with two temporary, spectacular, large-scale interactive light art installations helpi...
Major airport emergency training exercise taking place over next two days
If you see unusual activity at Hawke’s Bay Airport over the next two days, don’t be concerned – emergency services are carrying out a major ex...
Napier stormwater submissions support increased environmental protection
Proposed ways to increase protection of the coastal environment have been given the thumbs up by many submitters to the Napier City Council Proposed Stormwater...
‘More choice’ for families as two Bay kindies offer extended hours
Heretaunga Kindergarten Association (HFKA), the “profit for purpose” organisation that provides high quality early childhood education across the gr...
Bay to celebrate International Day of People with Disability
A host of fun activities will be taking place in the Hastings City mall next week to celebrate this year’s International Day of People with Disability. O...
Police investigating sudden death after body found near Napier
Police have been called to Waitangi Regional Park, at Awatoto, south of Napier, where a person has been found dead. They were called to the scene on State High...
EIT’s Arts Festival showcases best student work of the year
Students from EIT’s IDEAschool are set to show off their best work of the year at this year’s Arts Festival. The festival officially opens this Fri...
Businesses, councils unite on climate action in Hawke’s Bay
An ambitious initiative to galvanise collaboration between Hawke’s Bay businesses and councils on climate change kicked off in Napier on Monday. The Clim...
RSE worker confirmed with measles in Hawke’s Bay
A Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) worker has been confirmed with measles in Hawke’s Bay – the first confirmed seasonal worker case in the region....
Emergency services attend house fire in Akina
Emergency services were called to a fire at a house in Akina, Hastings, late this morning. Hawke’s Bay Today reported police and firefighters were at the...
New waka trailer opens up more opportunities for Hawke’s Bay paddlers
The Haeata Ocean Sports club in Napier has received a $6,000 grant from NZCT towards a new waka trailer. The new trailer will help the club provide more suppor...
Nuhaka police station moving to Mahia
One of northern Hawke’s Bay’s police stations is on the move – it’s leaving Nuhaka and being relocated in Mahia. The shift will start t...
Progress made on Napier Library project
The new Napier Library is growing closer to becoming a reality with due diligence on the top three sites having been completed. A report on the options for the...
Red Cross holding Mistletoe Market in Hastings on Thursday
The Red Cross is holding a Mistletoe Market in Hastings this Thursday from 3pm to 8pm – a great opportunity to find the perfect gift for friends and famil...
