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Police in Hastings are seeking witnesses to an assault at Cornwall Park on Saturday afternoon.A Police spokesperson said at about 2.15pm, a man was assaulted and received facial injuries, and they are working to establish what exactly has occurred and to locate those responsible.The spokesperson said Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the assault.Anyone with information that could assist is asked to contact Police on 105, or call Crime St...
March 6, 2023Local News
Police are seeking sightings of a Gisborne man who visited Hawke’s Bay on the night of Cyclone Gabrielle and hasn’t been heard from since.Joseph Ahuriri left Gisborne at 4pm on Monday February 13th, bound for Hawke’s Bay, intending to be back home around 2am the following day.Due to weather conditions, Mr Ahuriri stayed at a hotel on Marine Parade Napier, and was seen leaving there shortly before 4.30am on February 14th.Police say his vehicle - a white Toyota Hilux, registration DZH116 –...
March 3, 2023Local News
Two of the major insurance companies will be available to locals who need assistance with claims over the next two days. IAG and AA Insurance will have representatives outside the Waipawa Library between 10am and 2pm today and tomorrow.Staff will be available to provide support and assistance with insurance claims.-----------------A group of eight agricultural and farming interests have had their application to take 15 million cubic metres of water from the Ruataniwha Basin rejected.A hearing pa...
March 2, 2023Local News
Some local residents remain without telephone and internet services due to Cyclone Gabrielle.Porangahau, Wanstead, Otane and Waipukurau are affected by the loss of connectivity to 22 damaged Chorus sites, with approximately 700 homes and businesses impacted.Chorus spokesperson Steve Pettigrew says some of the damaged sites “are inaccessible or have been completely destroyed, making the situation even more challenging”. He says teams are working tirelessly to resolve the issues.Some customers...
March 1, 2023Local News
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence is advising motorists to take care on roads around the region this morning.The group says they have had reports of surface flooding in the region after overnight rain.They ask people to keep off the roads if possible, and not to drive through floodwaters.The advice for those who have to travel is to drive to the conditions and to expect delays and hazards.-----------------Grants from the Hawke’s Bay Regional Relief Fund will soon be available for those affected by C...
February 28, 2023Local News
Most public health services will resume in Hawke’s Bay from today following disruptions caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.Te Whatu Ora – Health NZ said elective surgeries at Hawke’s Bay Hospital would go ahead, as would all endoscopy services.Outpatient appointments at Central Hawke’s Bay, Napier and Hastings are all operating as normal.Te Whatu Ora says most GP clinics around the region have reopened, but says some practices are offering variable hours and services.-------------------Tararua ...
February 27, 2023Local News
There is an Orange Heavy Rain Warning in place for Hawke’s Bay today and tomorrow.The warning is for the period up until 10am tomorrow, with up to 200mm of rain expected about the ranges, and for north of Hastings.Up to 100mm of rain is expected for other areas of the region.Metservice forecasters say the heaviest falls are likely from 3pm today, with peak rates of 20 to 30mm/hr possible.Meanwhile there is a Heavy Rain Watch for Tararua District.The watch is for the 19-hour period from 1am to ...
February 24, 2023Local News
The Metservice has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for Hawke’s Bay.The watch covers the 48-hour period from 10am today until 10am Saturday.Forecasters say Hawke's Bay could see an extended period of rainfall, and the Watch is likely to be upgraded to a Warning.----------------------Alternate day water restrictions have been put in place for the Dannevirke township.The restrictions were implemented last night and come after the Tamaki River was heavily impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.The Tararua Distri...
February 23, 2023Local News
Advocacy from Federated Farmers Tararua President Sally Dryland has seen a policy u-turn by Horizons Regional Council for farmers replacing culverts as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle.Dryland said she is pleased that Horizons has recognised the need to get on and get work done on farm by empowering them to fix infrastructure without getting consents.Farmers will now be able to replace culverts at a bigger size without the need for resource consent.Previous advice from the Council said they could o...
February 22, 2023Local News
The Central Hawke’s Bay District Council has made good progress on fixing the water supply to Waipawa and Otane.Yesterday residents were asked to critically conserve water due to pump failures at the Tikokino Road borefield.Tankers were brought in to help fill the reservoir.Last night the Council said it was only able to open water supply to the top half of Waipawa for a four hour window, shutting it down at 9pm.Supply was re-opened again at five this morning for another four-hour period.The C...
February 21, 2023Local News
All local primary and secondary schools will re-open today, with the exception of Otane School.Schools were closed for most of last week due to cyclone Gabrielle, with a majority of Central Hawke’s Bay schools opting to stay closed for instruction until today.School bus services continue to be disrupted in Central Hawke’s Bay and Tararua District however due to the condition of some local roads.Meanwhile Hunter Park, Lakeview, and Waipawa Kindergartens will remain closed for today and tomorr...
February 20, 2023Local News
Building inspectors will visit further homes in Central Hawke’s Bay affected by flooding today.Rapid building assessments will be done in OngaOnga and on Drumpeel Road today.An urgent evacuation notice was issued for Drumpeel Road yesterday following rapidly rising water levels, with residents asked to go to the Civil Defence Centre in Waipawa.Building assessments were carried out yesterday in Porangahau, and Waipawa on Wednesday.Homes are given a white sticker if there are no issues; yellow s...
February 17, 2023Local News
Authorities will today begin assessing the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.Central Hawke’s Bay District Council Chief Executive, Doug Tate, said the damage to the roading network would be “huge”, and said they will start to get a really good picture by the end of today.He said teams would also have a better understanding of the situation in Waipawa, where homes in the lower part of the town were flooded after the Waipawa River breached its banks.Mr Tate said the stopbank has been decima...
February 15, 2023Local News
A diver has died at Pourerere Beach over the weekend.Police were called to the beach about 4pm Saturday after the diver resurfaced unconscious.Members of the public and emergency services were unable to revive the person.Police said the death has been referred to the coroner.------------------An Orange Heavy Rain and an Orange Strong Wind Warning are in place for Hawke’s Bay.The Metservice says in the 24-hour period from 10am today, 250 to 350 mm of rain is expected about the ranges, with 100 ...
February 13, 2023Local News
Police were called to the Silver Fern Farms plant at Takapau yesterday morning after a worker passed away.Sergeant Neil Baker said Police attended at approximately 7am following the death of a 42-year old man.He said the employee was an overseas worker who came to the region to work at the plant.Mr Baker said there were no suspicious circumstances, and the matter has been reported to the coroner.It is understood the plant was closed for the day following the man’s death.-------------------Emer...
February 10, 2023Entries open for the 2023 MPI's Good Employer Awards
New Zealand’s top food and fibre sector employers are being called on to enter the 2023 Primary Industries Good Employer Awards.“People have always been at the heart of our food and fibre sector businesses,” says Cheyne Gillooly, Director Investment Skills and Performance at MPI. “These awards are a fantastic way to showcase innovative ways in managing staff and spreading excellence throughout the sector."We're on the lookout for employers, both large and small, who go above and bey...
February 9, 2023Local News
Two roads in Tararua District have been closed over safety concerns.Troup Road in Woodville was closed earlier this week due to the roads deteriorating condition, causing it to be hazardous to light vehicles.It is expected the road will re-open tomorrow.Coast Road has also been closed due to hill subsidence.Site assessments have been done to see how it can be stabilised.Meanwhile the Tararua District Council has heard that the cost of roading damage from Cyclone Hale and other weather related ev...
February 9, 2023Local News
A givealittle page has been setup for the family of the four year old boy who died in a car accident in Dannevirke on Friday.The accident happened on SH2 at the Wahipai Reserve around 4.20 last Friday afternoon.A friend of Chloe Foster, whose son Dylan died in the accident, setup the page, with just over $15,000 raised as at this morning.The givealittle page described Dylan as a “vivacious, courageous little boy” and “an old soul”.The money will be used to help with funeral costs and ong...
February 8, 2023Local News
There were three deaths on local roads over the weekend.The first fatality came on Friday afternoon when a vehicle left the road on State Highway 2 near Wahipai Reserve, just north of Dannevirke just before 4.30pm.Another person in the vehicle was taken to Palmerston North Hospital in a moderate condition.It is understood the victim was a young child.On Saturday morning, another person died following a collision between a vehicle and a moped on High Street in Dannevirke.The accident happened on ...
February 7, 2023Local News
Today marks the 92nd anniversary of the 1931 Napier Earthquake.Commemorations are being held at the Waiapu Cathedral in Napier at midday today, and at the Hastings Clock Tower at 10.30 this morning.The bells at the Hastings Clock Tower will ring at the exact time the quake struck in 1931 – at 10.47am.------------------Trust House has decided against increasing rents for properties it owns in Tararua District and Wairarapa.The organisation owns close to 100 properties in Tararua, and had propos...
February 3, 2023Local News
With the harvest season in full swing, Federated Farmers is urging motorists and the operators of agricultural machinery to show each other some care and understanding.Federated Farmers spokesperson Colin Hurst says during harvest, combine harvesters, large tractors and other over-size agricultural vehicles often need to use public roads to move between farms.He says by law these vehicles move at lower speeds, and is asking other drivers to show a bit of patience and common sense when coming acr...
February 2, 2023Local News
One road remained closed in Central Hawke’s Bay yesterday following the weekends heavy rain.A number of local roads were affected by slips and flooding.Hiranui Road is the only road that remains closed, with a detour in place via Te Awa Road and Farm Road.Yesterday contractors were also working to clear a major slip on Porangahau Road, with the section between Wallingford Road and Bush Road reduced to one lane.---------------For the second year in a row, the New Zealand Moto-X GP at Woodville ...
January 31, 2023Local News
A man died at the Pukekaihau Pā site in Waipukurau on Friday.Emergency services were called to the site around 10.15am, and paramedics were seen giving chest compressions to a person on the ground.Sergeant Neil Baker from Central Hawke’s Bay Police said inquiries are underway, but the death of the 59-year-old has been referred to the Coroner.The man worked for Central Hawke’s Bay District Council contractor, Recreational Services.The Council said on its Facebook page that “all entrances t...
January 30, 2023Local News
Part of State Highway 50 was closed for most of yesterday after a collision between a truck and a truck brought down power lines.Emergency services and Centralines crews were called to the intersection of SH50 and Wakarara Road shortly before 11am.15 customers were without electricity as a result of the power lines coming down, while no injuries were reported.A tractor towing a trailer of silage and a truck and trailer carrying maize were involved in the accident.The highway reopened just after ...
January 27, 2023Local News
There will be an urgent water shutdown for parts of Waipawa today.The Central Hawke’s Bay District Council says the shutdown is necessary for repairs to a network valve.The shutdown will affect properties on Great North Road, Watts Street, Watts Road, Eagle Street, Racecourse Road, Abbotsford Road, and Richmond Lane between 8am and 4pm today.Full details of the properties affected are on the Councils’ Facebook page.An emergency water shutdown also took place in Waipawa last night, with a num...
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