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Earthquake-prone buildings review being brought forward good news for Napier says Nimon
The Government bringing forward a review into the earthquake-prone building system will mean more certainty for Napier building owners and tenants, says Nationa...
Associate Agriculture Minister reopens world's largest wool scouring facility in Napier
Associate Agriculture Minister, Mark Patterson, formally reopened the world’s largest wool processing facility today in Awatoto, Napier, following a $50 m...
Weekend Wrap Up with Jack Riddell, 19 to 21 April 2024
Catch up with the biggest stories in the Hawke's Bay from this weekend with the Wrap Up, presented by Jack Riddell.
Video: Joe Walsh returns to his spiritual home at Ōtātara Pā
Although the rain came in strong this Sunday, spirits were high when legendary guitarist Joe Walsh was welcomed onto Ōtātara Pā, the place of his epiphany in...
Video: Call to politics leads former NZ Airforce member to stand again for Hastings District Council
When a car crashed into her Hastings’ property’s fence, Melanie Petrowski felt a calling to politics, which has led her to stand once again for the...
Sacred Heart College students awarded NZ Scholarship
Four Sacred Heart College students have gained five New Zealand Scholarship awards. The recipients include current year 13 students Cara Kuzman and Tamar Aike...
Video: Large rates rises intimidating for local government sector, says Central Hawke's Bay Mayor
The large rates rises facing councils are intimidating to the local government sector, says Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Alex Walker. Walker was speaking af...
Local MP represents New Zealand on Women and Girls Sexual Reproductive Health Rights on global stage
Local Tukituki MP, Catherine Wedd has represented New Zealand in Norway, alongside hundreds of other MPs from around the world to discuss Sexual Reproductive He...
Haumoana Four Square hit by overnight ram raid
A Mazda Demio drove into the doors of the Haumoana Four Square during the early hours of this morning, allowing masked robbers to gain entry to the store. Stor...
Hastings set to host Magpie's Ranfurly Shield defence
The first Ranfurly Shield fixture for 2024 will be played at the Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park (Mitre 10 Park) in Hastings, Hawke's Bay Rugby has announced t...
Emergency services respond to crash on SH51
Emergency services have responded to a crash on State Highway 51 this evening. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand Shift Manager said two appliances respond...
Four-lane Hawke's Bay Expressway set to become a reality, NZ Transport Agency to work through detail by September
Construction of a four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway, promised by both National and Labour before the last election, could begin this election term....
Taxpayers’ Union slams eye-watering Hastings rates hike
The Taxpayers’ Union has described the Hastings District Council’s proposed 25 percent rates hike as “eye-watering”. The Hastings Distr...
Man found in burnt-out vehicle a 49-year-old 'humble soul'
The man whose body was found in a burnt-out vehicle in Hastings last month has been described as a "humble soul" and "devoted father, son, brother, uncle, cousi...
Incoming cost of living support for low-income homeowners doesn't go far enough to help those really doing it tough
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has announced an increase to the Rates Rebate Scheme, claiming to put money back into the pockets of low-income homeowner...
Video: Hawks coach confident ahead of taking on last years champs at home this Saturday
The Hawke's Bay Hawks are gearing up for their biggest challenge of their 2024 season so far, going up against last year's champions, the Canterbury Rams this...
Quick arrest following attempted robbery in Hastings
Police quickly arrested a man believed to be responsible for an attempted robbery in Mahora, Hastings last night. Around 6.35 pm, Police were called to a Fre...
Fire and Emergency NZ releases Cyclone Gabrielle Operational Review
Fire and Emergency New Zealand needs to improve planning, doctrine, training and equipment specific to weather-related evevents according to an internal operati...
