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Kennedy Road reopened after serious two-vehicle crash
Kennedy Road has reopened following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police responded to the crash about 2.20pm in the suburb of Marewa, Napier. One person...
New Police Constable follows in footsteps of father and stepmother
After working as a senior builder, Gabriella Anderson has hung up her tools and is now following in the footsteps of her father and stepmother, who are both in...
Kennedy Road closed following two-vehicle crash
Kennedy Road remains closed following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police responded to the crash about 2.20pm in the suburb of Marewa, Napier. "Kennedy...
Former Karamū High School students help bring murals to life
The signs and stories that adorn the buildings of Karamū High School have been brought to life by former students. The latest is of this year’s qu...
Feedback sought on rural subdivision plan change
Public feedback is being called for on a proposal to change Hastings district’s subdivision rules for lifestyle properties. The move is intended to give...
Deep dive into penguin life this Seaweek
Kororā are a precious resident of Napier and sharing information about them and their needs is an important part of this year’s Seaweek. Seaweek Kaupapa...
Hastings and Napier unite for a healthier Hawke's Bay with Smokefree and Vapefree Policy
Hastings District and Napier City Councils are launching a joint education and marketing campaign to support their revised Smokefree and Vapefree Policy. This...
Northbound lane on Hawke's Bay Expressway closed following truck crash
The northbound lane on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway is blocked after a truck crashed into a barrier. Police were called to the incident about 9.15am to Pir...
Community housing back on the agenda
Napier City Council is reopening the conversation about its community housing portfolio as part of public consultation on its draft Three-Year Plan. The...
Temporary Dartmoor Bridge closed after heavy vehicle causes damage
The temporary Dartmoor Bridge at Mangaone has been closed after a large vehicle damaged the bridge deck today. The original bridge was destroyed in Cyclone Gab...
Video: “Zeelandt’s no longer producing beer” – owner says decision to close was tough
“Zeelandt’s no longer producing beer” – local brewery owner Christopher Barber says the decision to close the Esk Valley was regrettable...
Leap year software glitch pumps brakes at self-service petrol stations
A leap year software glitch is being blamed for a nationwide outage at self-service petrol pumps. Gull Fuel, Waitomo Group, Allied Petroleum and Z have a...
All roads lead to Hawke’s Bay for Horse of the Year
It’s been three years in the making but finally, the gates are about to open at the 2024 Land Rover Horse of the Year Show in Heretaunga Hastings. The si...
Video: Regional Council votes to change rating system from land value to capital value despite opposition
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has, after a protracted debate today, to move its rating system from land value (LV) to capital value (CV). Seven counci...
Two arrests in relation to the death of Javon Aranui
Two 19-year-old men have been arrested and charged in relation to the death of Javon Aranui who was assaulted in the early hours of Wednesday 20 December 2023....
Ngāti Kahungunu slams disestablishment of Te Aka Whaiora, The Māori Health Authority
Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated (NKII) Chair Bayden Barber has slammed the Coalition Government's moves to disestablish Te Aka Whaiora, The Māori Health Author...
Farndon Road reopens after truck goes into ditch
Farndon Road, Clive, which was closed when a truck went into a ditch, has reopened. Police said in a statement that the crash was reported at around 3:30pm. &...
Video: Regional Council to decide on changing rating system from land value to capital value
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is set to decide on changing its rating system from land value to capital value at a meeting tomorrow. This comes after...
Farndon Road closed after truck goes into ditch
Farndon Road, Clive is closed after a truck went into a ditch. Police said in a statement that the crash was reported at around 3:30pm. “It appears one...
Stuart Nash applauds police action against gangs, says Labour Government did not support his tough stance on gang assets.
Updated Former Labour Minister Stuart Nash has applauded police crushing gang Harley Davidsons and says the previous Labour Government did not support his toug...
