Bay of Plenty holiday roading works set to ease summer travel pressures
“Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…
Hawke’s Bay teacher Matthew Ireland convicted of 12 sex offences against students
“I was 9 years old. I didn’t know anything about sexuality,” the boy said. “I didn’t know that…
Hawke’s Bay man deemed a ‘national security threat’, wanted to commit mass killing
His threat to kill people came to police attention after a tip-off from the US Federal Bureau of…
Stanley Bay School principal Emma Tolmie on leave after extraordinary complaint letter
Through a New Zealand Educational Institute industrial officer, Tolmie said that she “will not be making any comment…
Welcome Bay house fire: Neighbour starts Givealittle page to support family
“She went out to our letterbox and saw the smoke coming out under the house and immediately dialled…
Bay of Plenty man fined for unconsented pool and cabana at Pāpāmoa beachfront home
Following an investigation, property owner Michael Douglas Bryant pleaded guilty to one representative charge of carrying out unconsented…
Stanley Bay School principal Emma Tolmie resigns after revelations of complaint letter
The school was told of Tolmie’s resignation at 5.30pm yesterday, the board said in its statement. “The board…
Boy, 14, injured in Browns Bay hit-and-run, ‘broken mentally and physically’
He has suffered fractures to his hand, ribs, foot, arm and wrist. “The one thing Blake keeps saying…
Emergency services respond to house fire in Tauranga’s Welcome Bay
Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications shift manager Lauren Sika said the property is a single…
Level 3 water restrictions for Hawke’s Bay as usage soars in Hastings and Napier amid dry conditions
Napier’s daily water use was sitting at around 35 million litres. A Hastings council spokesperson said water use…
Hawke’s Bay: Truckies rapt as funding announced for Fernhill Bridge strengthening
Large trucks have been making up to 40km return detours to make deliveries, according to an advocacy group.…
Cyclone Gabrielle bravery: Hawke’s Bay police officer commended after rescuing family
That day, while travelling to work, he only knew of the storm causing minor disruption – a few…