Hawke’s Bay farmers fear erosion will worsen if nursery subsidies are cut
The poles put down roots that intertwine beneath the ground, helping to stabilise it. The regional council (HBRC)…
How much Stanley Bay School spent on legal fees during principal Emma Tolmie’s leave
According to the 2024 financial report, this money makes up almost all of the school’s cash and cash…
McDonald wedding: Hawke’s Bay newlyweds celebrate with 100 free cheeseburgers
“Mum had asked if we could get McDonald’s coupons to have at the tables at the reception. “But…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay teen named among top 13 NZ Scholarship students
To be awarded the NZ Scholarship, students are expected to show deep understanding of the subject, demonstrate high-level…
The key focus for Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti’s new police boss
Lamb is a third-generation police officer whose grandfather and uncle both served in the force. He was born…
Hawke’s Bay prison expansion fast-tracked with ‘untested’ no-roof design
“Speed of delivery will be the biggest driver,” Corrections told ministers. A prison architecture expert called it a…
Superintendent Will Loughrin takes charge of Bay of Plenty police
The Ngāti Whakaue descendant explained it was a “huge privilege” to come back to a place where he…
Hawke’s Bay winemaker Tony Bish locks in the earliest grape harvest in 45 year career
“We have had to move everything forward two weeks. “We’re certainly from zero to 100 miles an hour…
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford speaks about holding his wedding amid tragedy following Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa slips
“Obviously, for me on a personal level, I was feeling very conflicted with the timing of the wedding…
Pumpkins, not roses: A Hawke’s Bay couple’s non-traditional love story
Now aged 81 and 88, their love story has grown quietly across their lifetime. They first met in…
MetService orange warning for Bay of Plenty as intense rain and flooding loom
The weather organisation said there was a low chance of the warning being upgraded to a red warning.…
Bay of Plenty regional councillors debate local government reform proposal
Dubbed the biggest change in local government since 1989, the proposal aims to strip out duplication in the…