Hawke's Bay
Unemployment rises in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne with uncertainty ahead
Forestry may be back but for many others it is a waiting game to see if employers will keep them on when the subsidy cash runs out.
Retail spending up in Hastings but uncertainty lingers
Retail spending in the Hastings district is bouncing back after the Covid-19 lockdown but there's still uncertainty about what's next.
Exhibition opening a sign of 'life returning to normal'
Sixteen artists participated in anew exhibition that opened in Hastings on Friday night, one of the first events in community facilities since level 1.
Napier council's former CEO spent $4000 on farewell morning tea shout
A $4000 farewell morning tea shout for Napier City Council's former chief executive has raised eyebrows around the council table.
Hundreds of foreigners gathering in Hawke's Bay 'not sustainable' - Civil Defence
An increasing number of stranded foreign nationals are looking for work in Hawke's Bay, despite the season, and civil defence says it is like "watching a slow train wreck".
How Hawke's Bay is bouncing back from Covid-19
From turning backpacker dorms into escape rooms, or dumping fine dining for comfort food, Hawke's Bay businesses are coming up with innovative ways to survive in the post-Covid-19 world.
Man died after cancer scan unseen for more than a year - Commissioner
"Multiple systems failures" and an "IT issue" at Hawke's Bay District Health Board led to a man's delayed cancer treatment and death, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found.
Napier water at 'high risk' of contamination - review
A review of Napier's water supply has identified several risks, including the catastrophic scenario of the city running out of water.
Contaminated Hastings lake may be turned into wetland
Lowes Pit, which collects stormwater run-off in an industrial part of the city, was last year found to have high levels of E-coli.
Seismic work at hospital disrupts $32m in improvements
Two major building projects at Hawke's Bay Hospital have been delayed by the discovery that seismic strengthening also needs to be carried out.
Body of tramper swept down Hawke's Bay river recovered
The body of a man who was swept down a river in the Ruahine Forest Park has been recovered.
Ministry of Social Development to open call centre in Hastings
A new government call centre expected to open in just over a month will bring 50 jobs to Hastings.
Napier Port delivers strong first half but outlook is uncertain
Napier Port's net profit for the six months ended in March rose 40 percent to $12.8 million, with a 7.5 percent increase in revenue to $52.3m.
Chlorine investigation costs Napier ratepayers $240k
The Napier City Council has appointed consultants to investigate how chlorine can be removed from the city's water network.
Midday Rural News for 20 May 2020
Relief for Hawke's Bay farmers as the Government forks out more to fight drought.
Eric Frykberg has the rural news. Audio
The big dry: Hawke's Bay farmers face tough decisions
As the drought in Hawke's Bay becomes particularly acute, farmers are being faced with crucial decisions about what to do with their stock. As Covid-19 was cutting a swathe across the world, large… Audio
National Aquarium may close after bid for revamp fails
Napier's Mayor says the National Aquarium could close if funding is not found to bring it up to scratch.
Uncertain future for National Aquarium after funds request turned down
The government has turned down a request for $500,000 for making a business case about a multimillion dollar revamp of the National Aquarium in Napier.
Fatal crash in Hastings
A person is dead after a vehicle crashed into a tree on State Highway 50 in Hastings.
Man granted bail after charge over death of his baby girl
A 27-year-old man charged with causing grievous bodily harm in relation to his seven-month-old's death in 2019 has been granted bail.
