Hawke’s Bay rain alert extends through the weekend
Several other warnings were in place for areas further north, including the Gisborne/Tairāwhiti area. The Hawke’s Bay Regional…
Bay of Plenty prepares for heavy rain as MetService issues warning and watch
“Expect 80 to 100mm of rain to accumulate, with the chance of 130 to 150mm in one or…
Digger works at Church Bay in Northland prompt public outcry and council investigation
Dall said an investigation was now underway, so he would not comment on other details – including who…
Crossed fingers as rain forecast for big Hawke’s Bay weekend
It’s a particularly big weekend for Central Hawke’s Bay, starting on Saturday with Te Matatini 2027 qualifying festival…
Bay of Islands Swordfish Club opens new Ōpua waterfront venue
Brljevich said it was a team effort and many people put their hands up over the years. “One…
Hillside house fire in Hawke’s Bay: Rescue hospital flying one person with critical injuries to Wellington Hospital
One patient was assessed at the scene and was being transported to Wellington Hospital in a critical condition…
Waipukurau main street businesses hit by sudden flash flooding
“It takes me five to 10 minutes to get to town and by then police had closed the…
Hawke’s Bay homicide: Tributes flow for Rotorua nanny Sharlene Smith
Smith’s stepdaughter, Julia Haira, told the Rotorua Daily Post today they were still trying to come to terms…
Hawke’s Bay has its first Winter Olympian – but Piera Hudson is representing another country
She even had the honour of being a flag bearer for the nation at the opening ceremony, and…
Island Bay Festival cancels water-based activities due to sewage spill but thousands still attend
Down at the festival Rosie said they came to the festival every year and made time for the…
Inside NZ Crayons: Bay of Plenty makers of industrial and school crayons
Previous owner Atkinson brought two New Zealand crayon businesses together to form the NZ Crayon brand: Retsol and…
Glass repair shops busy after roadworks through Central Hawke’s Bay town Waipawa
“We are booked up for the next two weeks. I’ve never seen so many cars damaged from one…