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Support sees Sacred Heart College Waka Ama athletes succeed

Building Sacred Heart College’s Waka Ama team on the foundation of the Māori whakataukī ‘Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu’ has seen its girls b...

Leading economist shares insights on Hawke’s Bay economy post-COVID

Hastings and the Hawke’s Bay region are in a much stronger economic position than other parts of the country recovering from the effects of COVID-19, but...

Departing Magpies speedster eyes perfect farewell

Departing Hawke's Bay Magpies rugby winger Mason Emerson is eyeing the perfect farewell and one doesn't have to be a genius to work it out. First up it involve...

Serious injuries sustained in two-vehicle crash, Haumoana

Two people have sustained injuries in a vehicle crash in Haumoana this evening.  Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash near the intersec...

Taradale women's footballers draw but top table

After two weeks off with a bye followed by a weather-enforced cancellation Taradale's Federation Cup women's footballers were keen to return to action on Sunday...

Jobs for Heretaunga scheme celebrated at Waipatu marae event

About 150 people gathered at Waipatu marae at the weekend to celebrate the completion of a number of roading upgrade projects around the district over the past...

EIT pays tribute to top Research Professor Kay Morris Matthews

EIT Research Professor Kay Morris Matthews, who played a significant role in developing the institute’s research strengths has retired from her current ro...

Managed isolation returnees now eligible for release

Whole genome sequencing has determined there is unlikely to be in-facility transmission of COVID-19 at the Novotel Auckland Airport managed isolation facility....

Video: Do you have type A+ blood? Increased demand for blood sees extended donation hours in Hawke's Bay

Can you donate blood? If so the New Zealand Blood Service in Hawke's Bay would like to hear from you. All blood types are welcome, but there is a focus on c...

Covid-19: No community cases; four cases in managed isolation

There are four Covid-19 cases related to recent returnees in managed isolation facilities since the Ministry’s update yesterday. Of the new cases, two ar...

Consent delay pushes dredging of Clive River to 2022

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says the dredging of Clive River will next occur in 2022. Group Manager Asset Management Chris Dolley says the Regional Coun...

More Big Belly bins coming to Hastings parks

The Big Belly rubbish bins already in Hastings parks are staying and three more are on their way. A four-month trial of three bins - in Cornwall Park, Flaxmere...

Texans lock poised for Magpies first-class debut

Top marks for patience among the Hawke's Bay Magpies rugby players during the past three seasons go to lock Elijah Martin. The Napier Technical club player has...

Emergency services battle "well-involved" truck fire, Napier

Updated: Emergency services battled a "well-involved" truck fire on State Highway 5, Napier.  A Fire and Emergency New Zealand Shift manager said they wer...

Mongrel Mob gang patch ceremony intimidates Napier residents

Napier residents say they were left feeling intimidated, and police were forced to act as "glorified babysitters" after a large Mongrel Mob gang patching ceremo...

Detours in place after multiple fallen trees close SH50, near Tikokino

State Highway 50 has been closed due to multiple fallen trees.  The road is closed near the intersection with Makaroro Road and a detour is currently in p...

Month to savour for Bay golfer

Hawke's Bay golfer Zack Swanwick has been selected to attend a national junior camp in Hamilton next month. A quick glance at his achievements over a recent fo...

Gutsy Rovers deserved more in front of Old Timers

Talk about a cruel result. Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers 3-0 loss in today's 12th round Central League football competition match against Wellington Olymp...

St. John’s College triathletes hit their stride

St. John’s College triathlete Lachie MacGregor is hitting his stride, and in doing so, inspiring his peers to do the same. The recent Hawke’s Bay S...

Sacred Heart College signs up to STEM programme that supports senior Māori students

Sacred Heart College has joined a national programme which supports and extends Māori students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjec...