Flooding closes Central Hawke’s Bay roads, hall surrounded by water, heavy rain warning extended for Tararua
Heavy rain fell across the region overnight, with severe thunderstorms striking coastal areas south of Cape Kidnappers. Several…
State Highway 2 crash near Ōtāne leaves one person critically injured
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Kiwifruit truck trailer tips on SH2, causing delays in Bay of Plenty
The kiwifruit appeared to be the green or gold variety. The more niche red kiwifruit are also grown…
Air New Zealand cuts more Hawke’s Bay flights as fuel costs surge
In the email, CEO Nikhil Ravishankar explained jet fuel had surged from around US$85-$90 a barrel to above…
Dresses for rent: Hawke’s Bay mother builds a business from her wardrobe to stay home with her baby
She had been working as a teacher aide before going on maternity leave and started thinking about options…
Person taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital in serious condition after ute flips in 2-vehicle crash
A third person was taken to hospital in a serious condition, the spokesman said. A woman close to…
Tauranga man Scott O’Sullivan’s death ruled accidental after ‘unwitnessed fall’ in Welcome Bay
Despite what a coroner has today described as “maximal medical, surgical and nursing care”, O’Sullivan died on January…
Central Hawke’s Bay greyhound rehoming service’s 12 employees ‘living in hell’ at impending shutdown of industry
During the bill’s second reading on Tuesday, Peters said that in the 2024-25 racing season, there were 16…
Bay of Plenty private ambulance operators sentenced for deception over use and access to controlled drugs
The investigation into the pair arose after a concerned locum pharmacist contacted Medsafe about the quantities of controlled…
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…
Blockhouse Bay bus crash: Emergency services at Auckland intersection
A traffic light crashed to the ground following an accident in Auckland. Photo / Supplied The person shooting…
Three Bay of Plenty students receive Milford Foundation scholarship
“I’m doing uni and I’m doing it all because of her.” Anderson is one of three Bay of…