Breaking news: Two arrests after gun incidents in Bay of Plenty, Ōpōtiki

Breaking news: Two arrests after gun incidents in Bay of Plenty, Ōpōtiki

Two men have been arrested after a spate of shootings and gunpoint robberies in the eastern Bay of Plenty. Ōpōtiki police said this afternoonthat they were notified on October 16 that a person had fired a firearm at a property in the Ōpōtiki area. A 29-year-old man was taken into custody the next day and … Read more

‘Nothing like it in NZ’: Families travel to Hawke’s Bay for IronMāori

‘Nothing like it in NZ’: Families travel to Hawke’s Bay for IronMāori

Reef Owen, 8, with his whānau and friends, ahead of the IronMāori children’s event on Friday. His mum, Natalie (centre), is taking part on Saturday. Photo / Paul Taylor Siblings Nova and Reef Owen just wanted to follow in their mum’s footsteps at IronMāori. Mum Natalie Cameron took part in her first IronMāori last year … Read more

Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards 2023: Emma Twigg claims record fourth Supreme Award

Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards 2023: Emma Twigg claims record fourth Supreme Award

Emma Twigg racing at the World Rowing Cup in Lucerne, Switzerland in July, qualifying for a fifth Olympic Games. Photo / Art of Rowing, Rowing New Zealand Seated champions have again come to the fore at the Forsyth Barr Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards, with rower Emma Twigg the champion for a record fourth time – … Read more

All Blacks v Springboks: Fans mobilise in Hawke’s Bay for Rugby World Cup final

All Blacks v Springboks: Fans mobilise in Hawke’s Bay for Rugby World Cup final

Millar Kwok, 10, and James Hurrey, 10, wear black for the All Blacks during St Mary’s school’s Cultural Day in Hastings. Photo / Paul Taylor Fans of the Springboks and All Blacks are mobilising in Hawke’s Bay to show their support for a clash that fans hope will display the best that one of rugby … Read more

Godwits return from 12,000km trip to Hawke’s Bay for summer

Godwits return from 12,000km trip to Hawke’s Bay for summer

Godwits have started arriving at Westshore in the Ahuriri Estuary. Photo / Lynne Anderson Who would travel 12,000km to spend their summer in Hawke’s Bay? Bar-tailed godwits, or kuaka, show the trip is worth it and the birds have recently begun arriving in the region again as part of their non-story annual migratory journey all … Read more