The key focus for Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti’s new police boss
Lamb is a third-generation police officer whose grandfather and uncle both served in the force. He was born…
Hawke’s Bay prison expansion fast-tracked with ‘untested’ no-roof design
“Speed of delivery will be the biggest driver,” Corrections told ministers. A prison architecture expert called it a…
Superintendent Will Loughrin takes charge of Bay of Plenty police
The Ngāti Whakaue descendant explained it was a “huge privilege” to come back to a place where he…
Hawke’s Bay winemaker Tony Bish locks in the earliest grape harvest in 45 year career
“We have had to move everything forward two weeks. “We’re certainly from zero to 100 miles an hour…
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford speaks about holding his wedding amid tragedy following Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa slips
“Obviously, for me on a personal level, I was feeling very conflicted with the timing of the wedding…
Pumpkins, not roses: A Hawke’s Bay couple’s non-traditional love story
Now aged 81 and 88, their love story has grown quietly across their lifetime. They first met in…
MetService orange warning for Bay of Plenty as intense rain and flooding loom
The weather organisation said there was a low chance of the warning being upgraded to a red warning.…
Bay of Plenty regional councillors debate local government reform proposal
Dubbed the biggest change in local government since 1989, the proposal aims to strip out duplication in the…
Hawke’s Bay rain alert extends through the weekend
Several other warnings were in place for areas further north, including the Gisborne/Tairāwhiti area. The Hawke’s Bay Regional…
Bay of Plenty prepares for heavy rain as MetService issues warning and watch
“Expect 80 to 100mm of rain to accumulate, with the chance of 130 to 150mm in one or…
Digger works at Church Bay in Northland prompt public outcry and council investigation
Dall said an investigation was now underway, so he would not comment on other details – including who…
Crossed fingers as rain forecast for big Hawke’s Bay weekend
It’s a particularly big weekend for Central Hawke’s Bay, starting on Saturday with Te Matatini 2027 qualifying festival…