Hawke’s Bay tramper highlights locator beacons’ importance after being saved by rescue chopper
In early 2026, the helicopter had been called to four tramping or hunting-related missions in the past two…
Decade-long fight over a road sign in Central Hawke’s Bay – Tomoana White almost went to jail over it, now it’s been changed
White grew up at Tapairu and remembered throwing stones at the sign while he waited for the school…
How 15th Ave to Welcome Bay roadworks could impact Tauranga commutes
A business leader said disruption on one of the city’s “key links” is likely to have wide-ranging impacts,…
New aerial photos reveal scale of Helena Bay hill slip damage
Landslide clearance work is expected to be completed by June, when Whangārei District Council will look at what…
Gang associate Jay Aranui admits manslaughter of Hawke’s Bay businessman Andy Winitana
Aranui had been denied entry to a waterfront bar and was hanging around the wharf area outside. He…
Fast-track approval for Takitimu North Link Stage 2 Western Bay upgrade
Stage 1 of the project, connecting Tauranga to Te Puna, is now in its fourth year of construction.…
Western Bay of Plenty’s biggest 2025 election spender was Margaret Murray-Benge
She believed the results showed it connected with voters. Margaret Murray-Benge ran for mayor and a seat in…
Hawke’s Bay brewers call for beer excise tax reduction to bring people back to pubs
Some of that shift can be attributed to the cost of a pint, they said. Draught beer excise…
Air New Zealand cuts Hawke’s Bay flights as jet fuel costs surge
The spokesperson said the affected flights represent 5% of its total schedule, with 44,000 passengers impacted out of…
Bay of Plenty veteran ready to dig deep at NZ excavator operator showdown
Bay of Plenty champion Andy Morris with 1-year-old granddaughter, Ivar, at Fieldays after winning the Bay of Plenty…
Watch: Fireball that streaked across Hawke’s Bay sky likely to be burning space junk
At the same time, real estate agent Kevin Wagg was walking on Marine Parade near Bay Skate. “When…
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council pledges $200,000 to rebuild the Tukituki-Tarewa Swing Bridge
The rebuild, which needed to accommodate a higher bridge deck above river flood levels, would cost about $1.2m.…