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…
On The Up: Central Hawke’s Bay dementia facility with its own currency and a grocery shop
Watson said the village would be “a bit quirky”, but aimed to replicate home life and everyday tasks…
Bay of Plenty: Three‑generation journey shows change drives kiwifruit success in Tauranga
Like his grandfather, Blair couldn’t agree more about change being the only constant. “I’ve been in this [kiwifruit]…
Hawke’s Bay Business Awards 2025: Hōhepa takes top prize
The business is helping to shape the future of disability support and community living in New Zealand, delivering…
How long does a Hawke’s Bay sexual assault victim have to wait for their day in High Court? An average of 932 days
That’s a trend that’s mostly on a par with national averages. Judge-alone trials nationally took an average of…
Developer fined $48,000 for illegal earthworks at Browns Bay, Northcross
They incorporated the land development and subdivision business in 2014. Judge Dickey found that the unlawful discharge had…