Two people missing as boat sinks in Bay of Islands
The rescue comes less than two weeks after a large-scale search and rescue exercise in the same area.…
Election 2026: Teacher and conservation leader join list of Hawke’s Bay candidates
The Wairarapa electorate covers a large chunk of Central Hawke’s Bay, including Waipukurau and Waipawa. Shepherd, 31, is…
Central Hawke’s Bay community fights back at claim Burnside Bridge replacement is ‘unviable’
Bridge It NZ claims it can build a viable one-lane bridge over the Makaretu River for $2.75m. That’s…
SH2 at Takapau closed after fatal two-vehicle crash in Hawke’s Bay
Detours are in place via Maharakeke Rd and SH50. “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect…
Bay of Plenty gets $10k tourism boost in Government storm recovery fund
“We have a new business events strategy, Out of the Boardroom and Into the Blue, which successfully positions…
Wool in the Bay knitting retreat to bring fibre fans from across New Zealand and Australia to Napier
The event features Australian knitting teacher Pru Raymond, alongside keynote speakers Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole, Auckland-based crochet artists…
Transpower’s $47m Redclyffe rebuild gets green light to boost Hawke’s Bay power resilience
“Cyclone Gabrielle caused the greatest loss of power supply the region has ever experienced,” he said. “We made…
Transpower’s $47m Redclyffe rebuild gets green light to boost Hawke’s Bay power resilience
“Cyclone Gabrielle caused the greatest loss of power supply the region has ever experienced,” he said. “We made…
Tauriko Business Estate: Bay of Plenty kiwifruit growth drives 182-bed RSE housing proposal
It also included an additional accommodation unit for two on-site managers. Each accommodation unit could house seven people.…
Man caught with 200 undersized pāua in Castor Bay, North Shore
“His vessel and fishing gear were seized by the officers. The man is likely to face prosecution.” Video…
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Napier Old Boys’ Marist win Nash Cup in emphatic fashion
“Our front row gave us dominance at set-piece time and set the foundation for our win,” Wyatt said.…
On The Up: Moxy the wellbeing pony brings joy to children at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Moxy is a nine-hand miniature pony described by Jayne as “a bit of a bitzer”. Last week, Jayne…