Hawke’s Bay photo competition wraps for 2026 as judging set to start
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Hawke’s Bay man Peter Walker remembered as loving father and dedicated rugby player after diving tragedy
Jody described Walker as a “beautiful, quiet, humble, caring, kind man” who was well respected. “There’s no one…
Two people missing after Welcome Bay slip takes out house, multiple roads closed
Road closures A number of roads are closed in Tauranga due to weather related incidents. NZME has had…
Wairoa River bar opening attempt as heavy rain warning in place for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council councillor Di Roadley, who represents Wairoa, said an attempt was being made to establish…
Red weather warnings: Heavy rain and gales hit Bay of Plenty, Rotorua
“A strong and extremely humid northeasterly flow precedes a tropical low that is forecast to approach New Zealand…
Work to start on another rural Hawke’s Bay bridge destroyed in Cyclone Gabrielle
Scrimgeour said it would be rebuilt with a single lane because of low traffic volumes, but wide enough…
Pilot Bay death confirmed as swimmer in Mount Festival of Multisport half ironman
Police were notified about 8.20am. Watson said revival attempts were unsuccessful. “Our thoughts are with the participant’s immediate…
More Bay of Plenty stand-up paddleboarders caught without lifejackets
Paddleboarders were the most frequently snapped category of water users, racking up 57 breaches this summer, up from…
Rare white tūī spotted near Bay View delights Hawke’s Bay bird watcher
“It was a beautiful white, it was almost snowy white with a little bit of grey flecks through…
Orca surround swimmer on pontoon at Wellington’s Oriental Bay
Since the start of the new year, Joel Crampton told Stuff he had fallen into a routine of…
Death of Bay of Islands kiwis investigation continues with two dogs seized
Walker said the dead kiwi were being tested to determine whether the seized dogs were responsible. The peninsula…
NCEA results 2025: Bay of Plenty students on exam stress and NCEA change
Kwon said the NCEA Level 2 English unfamiliar text paper was “very hard”, and students sitting the paper…