Tag: hawke_s_bay
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Police Seek Public Help After Serious Hawke's Bay Crash
A motorcyclist is seriously injured after a crash with a vehicle on Evenden Road in Twyford, and Police are seeking the driver who left the scene.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceHawke's BayTwyfordEvenden Roadserious crashmotorcyclistCrime Stoppers
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Fire and Emergency Handles 17 Calls During 67th Firefighters' Strike
Nine of the 17 incidents fell in strike-affected areas, and Fire and Emergency is urging the NZPFU to call off further walkouts while members vote on a settlement offer.
Employment and LaborLaw EnforcementDisastersGeneral PoliticsPolitics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationElectionLabour PartyEconomy Fire and Emergency New ZealandNew Zealand Professional Firefighters UnionMegan Stifflerstrike actionHawke's BayDunedinemployment disputeFire and Emergency NZNZPFUstrikeEmployment Relations Authoritycollective bargaining
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NZTA to Close SH2 at Whirinaki Overnight Sunday, Plus Week of Hawke's Bay Roadworks
NZTA warns SH2 at Whirinaki will close with no detour on Sunday 11 October, 8pm to 4am, as overnight bridge closures and maintenance works continue across Hawke's Bay state highways.
TransportationInfrastructureGeneral Weather NZ Transport AgencyState Highway 2WhirinakiHawke's BayroadworksEsk River BridgeState Highway 5
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Fire and Emergency NZ "Disappointed" as Unions Take Structure Row to Employment Relations Authority
Fire and Emergency New Zealand says it is disappointed the PSA and NZPFU have filed legal proceedings over organisation structure changes, warning the challenge slows an already protracted process.
Law EnforcementEmployment and LaborLegal Fire and Emergency New ZealandPublic Service AssociationNew Zealand Professional Firefighters UnionEmployment Relations AuthorityDarryl Purdyorganisation structure changesHawke's BayFire and Emergency NZ
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NZTA Kicks Off Bumper Hawke's Bay Summer Road Renewal Season With 125 Lane Kilometres of Work
NZTA launches its Hawke's Bay summer renewal programme with about 125 lane kilometres of work, alongside overnight bridge closures and rebuilds on SH2 and SH50 through October.
TransportationFederal GovernmentInfrastructureEnvironment NZ Transport AgencyHawke's BayState Highway 2State Highway 50roadworksbridge maintenanceroad renewal
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New Hawke's Bay Crisis Recovery Café Opens to Offer Peer-Led Mental Health Support
Hawke's Bay Crisis Recovery Café opens Friday, offering peer-led support 6pm-10pm on weekends, with peer support coming to the hospital Emergency Department by end of 2026.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesState Governments Hawke's BayCrisis Recovery CaféMatt Dooceymental healthConnect Community Trustpeer supportEmergency DepartmentNew Zealand Government
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Contract Signed for SH50 Ngaruroro River Bridge Strengthening
Downer to strengthen the 80-year-old SH50 Ngaruroro River Bridge in Hawke's Bay, lifting weight and speed restrictions and restoring a key freight route.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomy SH50 Ngaruroro River BridgeChris BishopHawke's BayNZ Transport AgencyDownerHigh Productivity Motor VehiclesBridge StrengtheningNew Zealand Government
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Napier City Council Chief Executive Louise Miller Announces Resignation
Louise Miller will leave Napier City Council in mid-December after announcing her resignation, taking up the role of Chief Executive Officer at Water Hawke's Bay in the new year.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborEnvironment Napier City CouncilLouise MillerRichard McGrathWater Hawke's BayChief ExecutiveresignationHawke's Bay
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Police to Keep Visible Presence in Hastings for Gang Tangi
New Zealand Police will maintain a visible presence around Hastings and Hawke's Bay as gang members gather for a tangi, urging the public to report any illegal behaviour.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceHastingsHawke's Baygang tangiCrime Stopperscommunity safety
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Officer Swims Out to Rescue Teen Caught in Rip at Remote Hawke's Bay Beach
A teenager on a boogie board was pulled out to sea in a rip at deserted Pourerere Beach. Constable Nyge Walker swam out and towed her to shore.
Law EnforcementGeneral WeatherSocial Issues New Zealand PolicePourerere BeachHawke's Baywater rescuerip currentConstable Nyge WalkerSurf Lifesaving NZ
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PLB Crucial in Kaweka Forest Park Family Rescue
A family was rescued from Kaweka Forest Park after an activated personal locator beacon led Police Search and Rescue to their location. The mother was injured, but her three children were unharmed, highlighting the importance of emergency equipment for hikers.
Law EnforcementEducationSocial Issues Kaweka Forest ParkHawke's BaySearch and RescuePersonal Locator BeaconHikingFamily RescueNew Zealand Police
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MetService Issues Severe Gale Warning for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued an Orange Severe Wind Warning for Hawke's Bay south of Hastings and Tararua District, forecasting severe gale westerlies up to 120 km/h. Residents should secure property and drive cautiously as strong winds impact central and lower South…
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MetService Issues Severe Wind Warning for Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued an Orange Strong Wind Warning for Hawke's Bay south of Hastings and Tararua District, with severe gale westerlies up to 120 km/h expected. Residents are advised to secure property and drive cautiously.
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportation MetServiceSevere Weather WarningStrong Wind WarningHawke's BayTararua DistrictWesterliesNZ MetService
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MetService Issues Strong Wind Warning for Central New Zealand, Lower South Island
MetService issued a Severe Weather Warning for strong westerlies across central and lower South Island, with an Orange Strong Wind Warning for Hawke's Bay and Tararua District, forecasting severe gales up to 120 km/h. Heavy Rain Warnings for other areas…
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere Weather WarningStrong Wind WarningHawke's BayTararua DistrictWesterliesNZ MetService
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService forecasts strong winds and potential heavy rain across New Zealand from August 31 to September 3, 2026. Regions like Tararua, Hawke's Bay, Fiordland, and Westland face severe gales and warning-level rainfall.
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New Zealand Braces for Unsettled Weather, Severe Gales Expected
MetService forecasts unsettled weather for New Zealand from August 28-31, 2026, with high confidence of warning rain in Westland and moderate confidence of severe gales in Tararua, Hawke's Bay, Southland, Clutha, Dunedin, and Chatham Islands.
WeatherGeneral Weather Severe WeatherMetServiceWestlandTararua DistrictHawke's BayGalesNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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Hawke's Bay Police Seize Over $700,000 in Major Drug Operation
Hawke's Bay Police arrested two individuals and seized over $700,000 in assets and cash, including property and vehicles, following an investigation into drug supply across Napier and Hastings.
Hawke's BayNew Zealand PoliceDrug TraffickingAsset ForfeitureOrganized CrimeNapierHastings
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Hawke's Bay Sees Spike in High-Value Asset Thefts, Police Warn of Public Safety Risks
Hawke's Bay police report a rise in high-value rural and contractor asset thefts, including critical railway crossing bells. Senior Constable Pehi Potaka urges public vigilance and improved security, linking the crimes to meth addiction and significant public safety risks.
Law EnforcementBusinessHealthSocial IssuesEconomyLegalEducation Hawke's BayNew Zealand PoliceBurglaryRural CrimeContractor AssetsPehi PotakaPublic Safety
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Three Arrested, Drugs and Shotguns Seized in Hawke’s Bay
Police seized two shotguns, various illicit drugs, and $12,000 cash in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, leading to three arrests. A Mongrel Mob member faces multiple charges, while two others are charged with possession for supply. All are due in court September…
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesFederal Government Hawke's BayHastingsNew Zealand PoliceDrug SeizureFirearmsMongrel MobOrganized Crime
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Government Inaction Leads to Loss of Hawke's Bay Processing Factory
The Green Party blames government inaction for Hawke's Bay growers losing the McCain factory, impacting local food production. This raises concerns about food security and the future of regional processing facilities.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureSocial Issues Green PartyHawke's Bayfood processingMcCain factoryfood securitygovernment policyElection
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Person Dies After SH2 Crash in Hawke's Bay
A person has died in hospital following a two-vehicle crash on SH2 in Te Hauke, Hawke’s Bay, on Thursday, July 30. Police investigations are ongoing, and the death will be referred to the Coroner.
Law EnforcementTransportationLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceSH2Te HaukeHawke's BayFatal CrashRoad AccidentCoroner
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NZTA Announces Overnight SH2 Closures for Wairakaia Rail Bridge Strengthening
NZ Transport Agency announces overnight closures on SH2 at Wairakaia Rail Bridge from August 9-11 for essential strengthening. Ongoing roadworks and intersection improvements are also affecting state highways across Hawke's Bay.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEducationSocial Issues Hawke's BayGisborneState Highway 2RoadworksWairakaia Rail BridgeTraffic ManagementInfrastructureNZ Transport Agency
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Serious Crash Blocks SH2 Northbound in Hawke's Bay
A two-vehicle crash on SH2 in Te Hauke, Hawke's Bay, has blocked the northbound lane, causing serious injury. Motorists should avoid the area as emergency services respond.
Law EnforcementTransportationLegal SH2Te HaukeHawke's BayTraffic AccidentSerious InjuryRoad ClosureEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Wairoa Couple Forfeits Over $800,000 in Drug Proceeds
A Wairoa couple convicted of methamphetamine supply has forfeited over $800,000 in assets and cash, including properties and vehicles, following a Police Asset Recovery Unit investigation and court order.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomySocial IssuesBanking WairoaAsset ForfeitureMethamphetamineOrganised CrimeNew Zealand PoliceCriminal Proceeds (Recovery) ActHawke’s Bay
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Stuart Nash Withdraws as 2026 Election Candidate Amid 'Distraction'
Stuart Nash has withdrawn as an NZ First candidate for the 2026 election, citing a private message as a "significant distraction." He expressed regret over the interpretation of his words, affirming his commitment to advocating for Hawke's Bay.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsElectionOther Parties Stuart NashNZ First2026 ElectionNapierHawke's BayCandidate WithdrawalPolitical Campaign
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Hawke's Bay State Highways Face Multiple Closures and Roadworks in July and August
Travelers in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti should prepare for significant overnight closures on SH2 Expressway and Wairakaia Rail Bridge in July and August, alongside ongoing roadworks impacting several state highways.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsComputers and Internet Hawke's BayGisborneRoad ClosuresRoadworksNZ Transport AgencyState Highway 2Infrastructure
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Man Arrested Following Fuel Theft in Puketapu
A 52-year-old man faces charges including burglary after police arrested him for allegedly stealing 200 liters of fuel from a Puketapu orchard. Swift action by the victim and community led to his apprehension and recovery of some stolen fuel.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAgriculture PuketapuHawke’s Bayfuel theftarrestburglaryNapier District CourtNew Zealand Police
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MetService Lifts Heavy Rain Warnings for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay
MetService has lifted all heavy rain warnings and watches for Gisborne/Tairawhiti and northern Hawke's Bay. A southerly flow is easing, bringing an end to severe weather conditions in the regions.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rain and Gales
MetService warns of heavy rain for Hawke's Bay and Gisborne/Tairawhiti, with southerly gales affecting central New Zealand. Expect 60-90mm of rain, potential flooding, and difficult driving conditions until Friday morning.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere Weather WarningHawke's BayGisborne/TairawhitiHeavy RainSoutherly GalesNZ MetService
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, and Marlborough Sounds
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne, and strong southerly gales in Marlborough Sounds. Residents should prepare for flooding, slips, and high winds, with an update expected by 9:00pm Thursday.
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentGeneral WeatherFederal Government Severe WeatherHawke's BayGisborneMarlborough SoundsHeavy RainStrong WindNZ MetService