McCain shutdown: Mayors see risk to the food basket of Hawke’s Bay – ‘We cannot afford to accept this as inevitable’
Hastings District Council will also be working with Foodeast Haumako (the regional food, beverage and agritech hub) to…
Fuel prices: Hawke’s Bay firefighters warn over risky petrol storage
Hawke’s Bay Today looked into how the risks can be minimised. Fire and Emergency New Zealand advised against…
McCain Hastings plant closure: Hawke’s Bay growers warn of bigger crisis, say now’s the time for overhaul
The company’s financials highlight the significant pressure facing the New Zealand arm of the business. Under McCain Food…
Police seek information on Hawke’s Bay man on rape, kidnapping charges
Police have asked anyone who may have information on any other alleged offending by the man to come…
Far North council apologises after Taupō Bay beach access stairs removed
The council said Taupō Bay beach remains accessible via flat access points within 20m of where the stairs…
Winedogs Hawke’s Bay: Dog-friendly wine festival moves to Paritua
Agency owner Alice McKinley said donations would also be collected at the festival to support the wellbeing and…
Netball: Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic co-captains Erena Mikaere and Georgie Edgecombe on shared leadership
Her weekly routine is split between team trainings in Tauranga and her own strength and conditioning work back…
Bay of Plenty private ambulance operators sentenced for deception over use and access to controlled drugs
The investigation into the pair arose after a concerned locum pharmacist contacted Medsafe about the quantities of controlled…
Bay of Plenty births up but experts warn living costs delay the starting of families
The region’s estimated population of 351,500 in June 2025 has increased 16.6% since 2016. When compared to the…
Micky Peacock Medal: Top award unveiled in memory of young Hawke’s Bay cricketer
Micky went on to represent Whanganui Collegiate School, captaining the cricket First XI as well as playing rugby…
Wellness tourism drives demand for Bay of Plenty off‑grid escapes
Canopy Camping Escapes co-founder Liz Henderson said guests were willing to pay a premium for a luxurious rural…
Māoriland Film Festival: South Auckland caregiver turns trauma into short film, Dawn
“I woke up to that police knock, which everybody knows. It’s that very specific police knock,” she tells…