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…
Hawke’s Bay Kai Ika Project faces closure by Christmas without new sponsor
LegaSea communications adviser Chris Scott said the project couldn’t run in Hawke’s Bay without the help of current…
Hawke’s Bay water restrictions begin as record-low aquifer levels recorded
With summer still three weeks away and rainfall in Hastings well below average, locals around the Paritua–Karewarewa Stream…
Armed police in Bay View after incident near busy petrol station
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Central Hawke’s Bay teen finds career inspiration backstage at World of Wearable Art
“I’ve always been creative and into art and painting. My dream is to work in special effects movie…
Bay of Plenty teen denies raping schoolgirl, says he went into her room so she could ‘paint his face’
She said it would happen in her room, under a trampoline, or behind some bushes on the Bay…