Central Hawke’s Bay job seekers struggle as benefit numbers hit 12‑year high
With a warm smile and a welcoming hug, Thompson radiates positivity. It’s this optimism that was helping get…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay actors share lead role in Matilda the Musical at Napier theatre
The musical follows Matilda, a young intelligent girl with wit, and psychokinetic powers. Playing the main role of…
Inside the survival game as a Hawke’s Bay fashion retailer
Last week Alexanders Apparel Ltd – nothing to do with Olsen’s business – went into liquidation in Hawke’s…
World Cup Tui return in time for do-or-die Battle of the Bays
But Raedeen Blake, injured playing first five-eighths in the opening match against Canterbury, returns at halfback, with Hales…
Hastings cannabis growing operation busted by police, who say it was just about to be harvested
“There’s just over 200 well-propagated, well-produced plants. You can see they’re coming into production now.” James said inside…
Motorsport legend Greg Murphy launches new podcast carpooling with well-known Kiwis
The high-profile New Zealanders will each take Murphy for a spin in their own cars, with Murphy in…
On The Up: Missing Hawke’s Bay cat Cheech found at SPCA after five years on the run
But at 9 months old, Cheech was hit by a car and had to have his front left…
Hawke’s Bay police find 15-year-old gang prospect carrying gun and meth around Hastings at 2.30am
James said police had, as of Tuesday, conducted 15 searches across the region using the gang conflict warrant,…
Hawke’s Bay gang violence: Three still in hospital after assaults
Eastern District Crime Manager Detective Inspector Martin James said police had found a vehicle believed to be involved…
Hawke’s Bay trio in national schools rugby squad
Coach Andre Bell says he is possibly a candidate for fullback in the national team. Another five Hawke’s…
Hawke’s Bay designers scoop five awards at national kitchen and bathroom event
One award was for her work on the Streamlined-Moderne “Gatsby’s Kitchen”, while the other two awards were for…
John Jenkins: The land-swap deal at the heart of a new $77.3m racecourse in Flaxmere
The present Hawke’s Bay Racing Inc. site covers an area of 32ha and TW Property want to redevelop…