Hawke’s Bay homicide: Police appeal for sightings of white Mazda 3 in case of slain Rotorua woman Sharlene Smith
They are appealing for sightings of it between 8am and “approximately midday” on Sunday, February 1. The car…
Tractor Track helps Hawke’s Bay rural children manage post Cyclone Gabrielle anxiety
Turnbull said the launch brought back memories of the days after the cyclone, when the school became a…
Western Bay of Plenty councillors get average 57% pay rise to $80,000
The table used data from the Remuneration Authority, the independent agency that sets the pay for key public…
Shear delight in Hawke’s Bay as world champs loom
Mutch, from Huntly, Aberdeenshire, was based in Taranaki when he won the 2012 title in Masterton, but now…
Three people, two dogs escape sinking boat in Opito Bay, Northland
“We don’t normally get nice boats or any boats mooring off the tip of that island.” About 4.45pm…
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…