Humpback whale sighting delights fishers in Northland’s Bream Bay
“He was jumping out of the water and flapping his fins all over the place; he was showing…
Hawke’s Bay health professionals return from Tanzania medical mission
Culham has recently returned from a three-week volunteer mission in the African country, where a team of 10…
Watch: Hawke’s Bay dotterel nests crushed as beachgoers ignore warning signs
They also build small driftwood fences around the nest’s border. The group decided to place a trail camera…
First cruise of the season into Napier, the 298-metre Noordam
In the 298-metre-long Noordam’s first season through Napier, in 2015-2016, there were 42 stops. Missing from the schedule…
Hawke’s Bay man hits two holes in one at Lake Taupō golfing challenge
He was relatively prepared in the scheme of things, with his clubs with him, and bought 50 balls…
College, daycare, medical centre in lockdown in Katikati, Bay of Plenty
“All children are safe and accounted for. Awaiting instructions from police. “Parents were asked not to call or…
Manawatū, Bay of Plenty pharmacists pick up 1257 mistakes in prescriptions in a week
“That was a wake-up call for pharmacists around the country to the fact that if they miss something…
Russell-Orongo Bay Holiday Park goes TV free to help guests reconnect with nature
“We would like to exchange TV for Kiwi … we have a high incidence of people seeing kiwi…
Hawke’s Bay woman’s house cleaning bill shock: ‘Will cost x2’ written at bottom of quote
She sent UltraShine a booking request through its website and received a response the next day with a…
Central Hawke’s Bay libraries close after use of recalled magic sand
“Our Waste Team says if you have the recalled coloured sand, place it in a sealed clear container…
Asbestos scare: Recall closes Bay of Plenty schools after contaminated play sand found
“While we expect the risk to be low, we will only reopen once we receive formal confirmation that…
Caulerpa and gold clams: Bay of Plenty battles to keep invaders from its waters
It has since been found at multiple locations around the top of the North Island and is now…