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…
Whakatāne street signs stolen across Eastern Bay spark safety fears
Missing street signs can have serious consequences, Melville Rd resident Natasja Boon said. She said one of the…
Nangs crisis in Hawke’s Bay: ‘It’s epidemic now – they’re everywhere’
“The community is concerned about this matter and I share their concerns,” he said. “I have spoken with…
Hawke’s Bay police continue major crime investigations
Early the following morning, a person was admitted to hospital with what were reported to be moderate injuries…
New Bay of Plenty lifejacket rule on hold
As of last month, it had not yet taken effect, as it was awaiting approval by the Ministry…
Hawke’s Bay NZ Post closures spark petition from Raureka residents
Wayne Taylor, who lives at the Raureka Masonic Village, said his wife was one of many residents who…
Sir Peter Jackson in discussions to build movie museum in Wellington’s Lyall Bay
In 2024, Jackson and his partner Dame Fran Walsh spent $105 million buying up properties to assemble the…
Woman shot on Napier street, 19-year-old arrested, as run of serious Hawke’s Bay crime continues
The alleged offender fled the scene in a vehicle but was found later at an address in Barker…
Waitangi Day in Bay of Plenty: Events going ahead after landslides, bringing communities together
Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day dawn service Tauranga City Council’s annual Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day service will return to…