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What's on this weekend in Hawke's Bay - 26 to 28 April
Hawke's Bay is full of brilliant things to do this weekend. Below are some of the best events happening around the region. Happy Hour with Campbell Burns...
Video: Systems in Hastings District Council that don't work for communities a focus for candidate
Systems in Hastings District Council that are not working for communities are the focus for a candidate in the Council’s upcoming Heretaunga by-election....
Video: Anzac Day Service at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
The sun came out and the wind held off for the Anzac Day Service at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in Hastings this morning. The service wa...
Video: A moving Dawn Service at Napier's Soundshell for Anzac Day
It was a cold start for many down on Napier's Marine Parade for the Anzac Day Dawn Service, but the cold did not deter those who wished to come and pay their...
Video: No accountability in Government Inquiry report, says Cyclone Gabrielle community advocate
There is no accountability in the report by the Government Inquiry into Cyclone Gabrielle, says a Cyclone community advocate. Louise Parsons, who has been advo...
Video: Hawke's Bay Hospital a priority for Shane Reti and the Government
Dr Shane Reti announced today that the upgrade or replacement of Hawke's Bay Hospital is a priority for him and for this Government. "[The Government] is c...
Hawke’s Bay leaders welcome Government Inquiry findings, commit to continuing to work closely with central Government
Hawke’s Bay’s leaders and members of the region’s Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Joint Committee have welcomed the findings o...
Lack of public warning systems had significant impact on Hawke’s Bay communities during Cyclone Gabrielle, says Government Inquiry
A lack of public warning systems and public notifications, including evacuation alerts, had a significant impact on Hawke’s Bay communities during Cyclone...
Police did not anticipate people taking advantage of situation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, says Government Inquiry
Police did not anticipate people taking advantage of situation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, a Government Inquiry has found. The Government Inquiry into the Res...
NZ Defence Force was reassuring presence in Cyclone Gabrielle, but was frustrated at lack of clarity of roles, says Government Inquiry
The NZ Defence Force (NZDF) was a reassuring presence for communities in Cyclone Gabrielle, but was frustrated at lack of clarity of its roles, says a Governmen...
National Emergency Management Agency lacked visible command, coordination and control during Cyclone Gabrielle, says Government Inquiry
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) lacked visible command, control, and coordination of the national response during Cyclone Gabrielle, the Governm...
Weekend Wrap Up with Jack Riddell, 19 to 21 April 2024
Catch up with the biggest stories in the Hawke's Bay from this weekend with the Wrap Up, presented by Jack Riddell.
Video: Joe Walsh returns to his spiritual home at Ōtātara Pā
Although the rain came in strong this Sunday, spirits were high when legendary guitarist Joe Walsh was welcomed onto Ōtātara Pā, the place of his epiphany in...
Video: Call to politics leads former NZ Airforce member to stand again for Hastings District Council
When a car crashed into her Hastings’ property’s fence, Melanie Petrowski felt a calling to politics, which has led her to stand once again for the...
Video: Large rates rises intimidating for local government sector, says Central Hawke's Bay Mayor
The large rates rises facing councils are intimidating to the local government sector, says Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Alex Walker. Walker was speaking af...
Haumoana Four Square hit by overnight ram raid
A Mazda Demio drove into the doors of the Haumoana Four Square during the early hours of this morning, allowing masked robbers to gain entry to the store. Stor...
Four-lane Hawke's Bay Expressway set to become a reality, NZ Transport Agency to work through detail by September
Construction of a four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway, promised by both National and Labour before the last election, could begin this election term....
Taxpayers’ Union slams eye-watering Hastings rates hike
The Taxpayers’ Union has described the Hastings District Council’s proposed 25 percent rates hike as “eye-watering”. The Hastings Distr...
Incoming cost of living support for low-income homeowners doesn't go far enough to help those really doing it tough
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has announced an increase to the Rates Rebate Scheme, claiming to put money back into the pockets of low-income homeowner...
Video: Hawks coach confident ahead of taking on last years champs at home this Saturday
The Hawke's Bay Hawks are gearing up for their biggest challenge of their 2024 season so far, going up against last year's champions, the Canterbury Rams this...
