Flood damage ‘real kick in the guts’ for rural Hawke’s Bay community
“This is definitely the worst I’ve had in nearly six years, just damage-wise, the intensity, the rainfall,” Crosse…
Election 2026: Man running for Parliament in Tukituki with two convictions for serious violent offending says he is rehabilitated
Hawkins believes his experience, including his troubled past in the justice system, makes his voice useful for improving…
Election 2026: Teacher and conservation leader join list of Hawke’s Bay candidates
The Wairarapa electorate covers a large chunk of Central Hawke’s Bay, including Waipukurau and Waipawa. Shepherd, 31, is…
Central Hawke’s Bay community fights back at claim Burnside Bridge replacement is ‘unviable’
Bridge It NZ claims it can build a viable one-lane bridge over the Makaretu River for $2.75m. That’s…
SH2 at Takapau closed after fatal two-vehicle crash in Hawke’s Bay
Detours are in place via Maharakeke Rd and SH50. “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect…
Transpower’s $47m Redclyffe rebuild gets green light to boost Hawke’s Bay power resilience
“Cyclone Gabrielle caused the greatest loss of power supply the region has ever experienced,” he said. “We made…
Transpower’s $47m Redclyffe rebuild gets green light to boost Hawke’s Bay power resilience
“Cyclone Gabrielle caused the greatest loss of power supply the region has ever experienced,” he said. “We made…
Parliamentary briefing launched into McCain and Heinz Wattie’s plant closures
The confirmation came three days after McCain announced it would shut its Hastings vegetable processing plant in 2027.…
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Napier Old Boys’ Marist win Nash Cup in emphatic fashion
“Our front row gave us dominance at set-piece time and set the foundation for our win,” Wyatt said.…
On The Up: Moxy the wellbeing pony brings joy to children at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Moxy is a nine-hand miniature pony described by Jayne as “a bit of a bitzer”. Last week, Jayne…
On The Up: Moxy the wellbeing pony brings joy to children at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Moxy is a nine-hand miniature pony described by Jayne as “a bit of a bitzer”. Last week, Jayne…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital ED to get peer mental health support workers
Doocey said emergency departments could be overwhelming environments for people in crisis, and peer support workers could help…