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What's the craic, Hastings? New Irish pub to open in former Public Trust building

A new Rosie O’Grady’s is set to launch in Hastings early next month, bringing an authentic and lively Irish pub experience to the expanding CBD. Lo...

VIDEO: Hastings District Libraries turn up the heat with reading challenge

Hastings District Libraries is adding incentive to picking up a book with the Turn Up the Heat Adult Reading Challenge.  For more information and to reg...

One seriously injured in two-vehicle crash near Ōtāne

One person has been seriously injured in a crash on State Highway 2 near Ōtāne.Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at 3.50pm this afternoon....

Unison declares a $15.8 million dividend for 2021/21 financial year

Electricity distributor Unison Networks has delivered a strong performance for its customers declaring a $15.8 million final dividend for its shareholders, the...

Missing six-year-old found

More than five hours after he first went missing, a six-year-old boy has been found. Police said he was found at a residential address just after 9pm this even...

Have you seen Noah? Napier police issue urgent appeal for sightings of missing six-year-old

More than five hours since a six-year-old boy first went missing, Napier police are asking residents who live in the area around Gilray Ave to check their secti...

Two youths arrested for unlawfully taking "significant" number of Mazda motor vehicles

Hawke's Bay police have arrested two youths responsible for a "significant" number of unlawful takings of Mazda motor vehicles.  In a statement to Hawke's...

VIDEO: 'Help available' says primary health practitioners as cases of RSV rise

Health Hawke's Bay is urging people to seek support if they need as the flu-like Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) puts hospital wards and general practices t...

New ownership means Game On for “Golden Oldies”

This week, recreational sports players around the world have received the happy news they have been waiting for; “Golden Oldies” has been relaunched...

Sponsorship fuel for Bay trio's Olympic dreams

Hands up if you dreamed about competing at the Olympic Games when you were a youngster. Yes, there's plenty of us and numbers always grow during an Olympic Gam...

VIDEO: Indoor sports to find extra space with new regional facility

Hawke’s Bay youth can look forward to much needed indoor court space for fast-growing sports such as basketball, futsal, netball, pickleball and volleyb...

Changes to recycling services for a Waste Free CHB

Solid waste services in Central Hawke’s Bay are changing to meet the District’s desire for a thriving and Waste-Free CHB of the future. As a result...

Police appeal for information following firearms incident on SH5, Napier

A firearm used in an incident in Te Pōhue on Sunday afternoon is yet to be located, as police continue to investigate. CIB Taupō Area Manager Detective Senior...

Regional Council welcomes Government's freshwater regulation consultation

The Hawke's Bay Regional Council supports the Government consultation on its proposed Freshwater Farm Plans and stock exclusion regulations as part of a push to...

RSV: Hawke's Bay Hospital refuses children under 16 to visit

Hawke's Bay Hospital has updated its visitor policy to not allow children under 16 to visit as presentations to hospital of people with RSV increase.Chief Medic...

Students taste what EIT has to offer with free workshops

A world of opportunities, from vet nursing and social work, to a career as a chef or in screen production, was opened to local high school students at EIT&rsquo...

Construction of new regional indoor sport facility gets underway

Hawke’s Bay youth can look forward to much needed indoor court space for fast-growing sports such as basketball, futsal, netball, pickleball and volleybal...

Napier City Council urges residents to have their say on Carlyle Street

Napier City Council is calling on users to have their say on one of the most "important" routes leading to and from the CBD.  A survey on whether people t...

Lower Hutt City spoil Rovers footballers party

There was sufficient motivational ammunition for Napier City Rovers Central League football side to cause an upset yesterday. Captain and defender Jim Hoyle (p...

Mighty Maroons taste Maddison Trophy glory for first time since 2009

Taradale Rugby and Sports blindside flanker Josh Eden-Whaitiri tasted Maddison Trophy glory for the second time in four years yesterday. Three years after help...