Hawke’s Bay tramper highlights locator beacons’ importance after being saved by rescue chopper
In early 2026, the helicopter had been called to four tramping or hunting-related missions in the past two…
Hawke’s Bay’s cheapest and most expensive house sales for 2025: From a $5.15m apartment to $57k cottage
“Prices at this level are also more common in smaller centres,” she said. “Wairoa’s average house price is…
River flooding v ocean flooding: Beachfront home owners want a ‘fair go’ as Hawke’s Bay’s $250m cyclone rebuild takes shape
The question wasn’t whether the work was affordable. “It’s whether coastal communities receive the same consideration as inland…
Decade-long fight over a road sign in Central Hawke’s Bay – Tomoana White almost went to jail over it, now it’s been changed
White grew up at Tapairu and remembered throwing stones at the sign while he waited for the school…
Gang associate Jay Aranui admits manslaughter of Hawke’s Bay businessman Andy Winitana
Aranui had been denied entry to a waterfront bar and was hanging around the wharf area outside. He…
Hawke’s Bay brewers call for beer excise tax reduction to bring people back to pubs
Some of that shift can be attributed to the cost of a pint, they said. Draught beer excise…
Air New Zealand cuts Hawke’s Bay flights as jet fuel costs surge
The spokesperson said the affected flights represent 5% of its total schedule, with 44,000 passengers impacted out of…
Watch: Fireball that streaked across Hawke’s Bay sky likely to be burning space junk
At the same time, real estate agent Kevin Wagg was walking on Marine Parade near Bay Skate. “When…
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council pledges $200,000 to rebuild the Tukituki-Tarewa Swing Bridge
The rebuild, which needed to accommodate a higher bridge deck above river flood levels, would cost about $1.2m.…
Hawke’s Bay drivers feeling the pinch at the pump from Iran conflict
Others have taken to buying extra fuel supplies, filling up jerry cans. On Monday, Minister of Finance Nicola…
Heinz Wattie’s closure plans: Union blasts late notice of proposal
E Tū union regional organiser Norm Mouritsen said of the 350 roles potentially on the chopping block, 50…
Former Hawke’s Bay teacher aide Manase Uaisele jailed for sexual offending against young girls
Teacher aide at Te Whai Hiringa School Five victims were students when Uaisele was a teacher aide at…