A lightning strike on Transpower NZ equipment has caused a significant power outage in Hawke’s Bay, affecting at least 50,000 people across Napier, Hastings,...
A homicide investigation is underway after the death of 58-year-old Boy Taylor in Napier’s central business district early Wednesday morning.
Police confirmed that Taylor, a...
Police acknowledge the sentencing of Earl Stratham Campbell in the High Court at Napier today, along with his father, Ricky Campbell.
Earl Stratham Campbell has...
Police investigating a serious assault in Napier are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
At about 3:10pm on Monday 25 November, Police were called to...
During her volunteer deployment with an emergency response team in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, a woman faced inappropriate comments and advances from team...
A coroner has ruled the 2020 death of 19-year-old university student Fletcher Dylan Wong, who disappeared from the Rhythm and Vines music festival, as...
Police in Hastings are appealing for witnesses after a serious assault on Roberts Street left a woman hospitalised with head injuries.
The incident occurred around...
Bay of Plenty have beaten Hawke's Bay in Quarterfinal 2 of the Bunnings NPC 2024 at Tauranga Domain today.
https://youtu.be/9v0iOWM1d2g?si=K7qXI6acNcMXH2XV
A 46-year-old man from Hawke's Bay has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged indecent communication with a young teenage girl.
The man,...
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Hawke’s Bay late Sunday night, just 5km from Pōrangahau, at a shallow depth of 16km.
Over 2,000 people across...
Police are investigating a late-night shooting in Flaxmere that left two men injured.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire at a Berwick Crescent property at...
Hawke's Bay Police have arrested a second individual in relation to the 2022 murder of Ariki Rigby.
The 29-year-old man from Havelock North faces charges...
Hawke's Bay have beaten Auckland 36-35 in their Round 8 Bunnings NPC clash today at McLean Park in Napier.
https://youtu.be/38uCI2ZzOcs?si=xIlxh9v83UigGiRn
Today marks two years since the tragic death of Hawke’s Bay teenager Ariki Rigby.
"Police acknowledge Ariki’s whānau and friends on what is an extremely...
Police making enquiries into a single vehicle crash on Taradale Road yesterday are wanting to speak to the occupants of the vehicle involved.
Around 5:45pm,...
Police updates on crimes and investigations for 17 August 2024.
Man arrested following Whakatu incident
One person has been arrested following a Police operation in Whakatu,...
Lawrence Yule has been appointed Crown Manager to Hawke’s Bay Regional and Wairoa District Councils, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has announced.
“I am pleased...
Additional policing teams are being deployed into Wairoa following a mass disorder incident at the weekend.
About 3pm on Saturday, an altercation between teenagers descended...
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck within 5km of Pōrangahau in southern Hawke's Bay at 6:59 AM this morning.
According to GeoNet, the earthquake, which occurred...
The Wairoa community is set to receive an additional $500,000 from the government to aid in recovery after devastating floods last week.
The Wairoa River...
Wairoa is grappling with the aftermath of devastating flooding that has caused damage estimated at over $40 million.
Approximately 500 properties were inundated following heavy...
Following a post-mortem examination, Police can advise the body located in Central Hawkes Bay on Tuesday afternoon is that of 66-year old Earle (Pat)...
Civil Defence payments are now available for people affected by the severe weather in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti to help cover some emergency costs,...
A state of emergency continues in Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, following severe rain and winds that battered the East Coast.
On Wednesday, 400 properties, including 100...
Police have identified three young people believed to be responsible for a bomb threat at a Pirimai, Napier business today.
Police received an initial report...
A man has been charged, a vehicle impounded, and a firearm seized following an incident in Puketapu on Friday night.
At around 11.35pm, Police received...
Cordons have been lifted following a Police operation in Maraenui earlier this afternoon.
Police were called to an address on Gilray Ave shortly after 2:30pm...
Police would like to reassure those in Eastern District that sufficient plans are in place to help ensure peoples’ safety during gang tangi proceedings...
Louise Strickland delivered a heart-wrenching victim impact statement in the High Court at Napier as two men associated with the Mongrel Mob were sentenced...
Police investigating a ram raid at a superette in Haumoana overnight are appealing for information from the public.
Around 12:30am, a vehicle was reported to...