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…
Memorial for man who died at Auckland’s Arkles Bay damaged for sixth time in nine days
The tree was adorned with rocks painted by local schoolchildren, with trinkets including sentimental toys, a candle, flowers,…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital ED to get peer mental health support workers
Doocey said emergency departments could be overwhelming environments for people in crisis, and peer support workers could help…
Retiring Hawke’s Bay cop confronts past tragedies on anniversary: ‘Glenn and Len were killed by cowards’
The shooting has long been recalled for its timing and callousness. If there was a time and place…
Anzac Amendment Bill: What new law means for today’s veterans in Hawke’s Bay
“That might look like joining the parade, wearing a loved one’s medals on the right side of the…
Love Heart: Over 60s learning experience launches in Hawke’s Bay
“Learners love a hands-on environment, collaboration with one another, and having robust discussions together – which is very…
Ōmokoroa public toilet dispute: Western Bay council to reconsult community
The toilet in question was relocated from Waihī Beach and installed near a walkway and cycleway in the…
Serious crash closes SH29 in Kaimai, Bay of Plenty
Fire and Emergency northern shift manager Paul Radden said a car and a truck had crashed and two…
Central Hawke’s Bay Winter Olympics: Horse riding event aiming to buy Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter a vehicle
“The team at the rescue helicopter said,‘ How about this?’ and we have jumped at the challenge.” Wilson…
Bay of Plenty tsunami risk zones shift inland as maps are updated
The Waihī Beach evacuation zone has extended further inland across parts of the town, which means some people…
Flooding closes Central Hawke’s Bay roads, hall surrounded by water, heavy rain warning extended for Tararua
Heavy rain fell across the region overnight, with severe thunderstorms striking coastal areas south of Cape Kidnappers. Several…
Tauranga tornado leaves several Welcome Bay homes wrecked, but no injury reports
Mellanee Kendrick and Jo Logan lived in their Welcome Bay home for 10 years. Photo / Supplied “It…