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Cyclone Vaianu Weakens, Strong Wind Warnings Remain for Parts of New Zealand
Cyclone Vaianu has moved offshore to the southeast of Hawke's Bay and is expected to pass west of the Chatham Islands on Monday morning. While heavy rain warnings have been lifted for most of the North Island, Strong Wind Warnings…
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Hawke's Bay Clubs Urged to Boost Security After Burglaries
Police are urging sports and community clubs across Hawke's Bay to remain vigilant after a series of burglaries targeting club premises. Since February, nine burglaries have been investigated, with offenders stealing cash, alcohol, and equipment, and causing damage. Detective Sergeant…
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Hawke's Bay Roadworks and Closures Ahead of Easter Weekend
Planned roadworks on Hawke's Bay state highways will conclude by midday on Thursday, April 2, ahead of the long Easter weekend. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) announced that most roadwork will resume on Tuesday, April 7, to minimize travel…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Scheduled for Late March
Planned roadworks across Hawke's Bay's state highway network will impact travel from Saturday, March 21, to Friday, March 27, 2026. Motorists are advised to check Journey Planner or Facebook before travelling as several routes will experience closures and delays. Overnight…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Works: Road Closures and Delays Expected
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay next week should anticipate disruptions as various roadworks are scheduled across the region's state highway network. The planned works, running from Saturday, March 14, to Friday, March 20, 2026, include overnight closures, bridge inspections, and…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Continue Through March
Roadworks are set to continue across Hawke's Bay's state highway network through March, with several routes experiencing overnight closures, daytime delays, and temporary speed restrictions. Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly. State Highway 2 (SH2) will see significant…
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Investigation Launched After Five-Year-Old Boy Found Deceased in Napier
Police have launched an investigation into the water-related death of a five-year-old boy in Napier's Westshore area. The child went missing between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM on Thursday, February 5. Emergency services located the boy deceased in the water…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks and Closures Scheduled
Roadworks and overnight closures are scheduled across Hawke's Bay state highways from Friday, February 6, to Friday, February 13, 2026, as maintenance and construction projects continue. Motorists are advised to plan journeys and expect potential delays. Several sections of State…
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Hawke's Bay State Highways Face Extensive Roadworks and Overnight Closures
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay are advised to plan ahead for a series of roadworks and overnight closures scheduled across the region's state highway network from Saturday, January 17, to Friday, January 23, 2026. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)…
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New Zealand Braces for Significant Heatwave and Severe Weather
New Zealand is set to experience significantly warmer temperatures than average this weekend, from Thursday, January 8 to Monday, January 12, as the remnants of an Australian heatwave cross the Tasman Sea. Eastern regions, particularly Hawke's Bay, are expected to…
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Severe Weather Warning for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay
A Severe Weather Warning is currently in force for Gisborne/Tairawhiti and parts of Hawke's Bay. During Sunday morning, there is high confidence that warnable amounts of rain will continue to fall about the Wairoa District and Gisborne/Tairawhiti. Thunderstorms and localised…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warnings for South Island and Parts of North Island
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the northwest of the South Island today, with an active low-pressure system bringing significant rainfall. The Ranges of Tasman District west of Takaka can expect 50 to 70 mm of rain on…
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Hawke's Bay Police Target Drink Driving in Hastings
Hawke’s Bay Police are "reasonably pleased" with the results of a drink driving operation conducted on Friday, December 19, in Hastings. During the operation, four impaired drivers were apprehended. Police set up a checkpoint at the roundabout of Pakowhai Road…
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New Zealand Christmas Weather Forecast: Rain and Wind Expected
A "hairy" few days are expected in New Zealand leading up to Christmas, with a significant shift in weather patterns. According to MetService, a surge of wet and warm air from the Tasman Sea will bring rain to the South…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Planned for December 2025 and January 2026
Roadworkers in Hawke’s Bay downed tools at midday today for the Christmas and New Year break, with work resuming on Monday 5 January. Several roadworks and closures are scheduled across the state highway network in the first two weeks of…
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Hawke's Bay Retail Crime Unit Makes Significant Arrests
Two individuals have been apprehended in Hawke’s Bay by a team dedicated to tackling retail crime, following a significant theft. On December 16th, a vehicle entered the loading bay of a major retail store at 2:56 pm. One man took…
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Hawke’s Bay Police Urge Residents to Secure Homes This Summer
Hawke’s Bay Police are urging residents to take extra precautions to secure their homes as the summer season begins. Recent reports indicate a rise in opportunistic thefts, with thieves exploiting unlocked doors and windows, even when residents are present. There…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Planned for December 13-19
Road users in Hawke's Bay are advised to plan ahead for planned roadworks on state highways between December 13 and December 19. The NZTA Hawke’s Bay team has issued an update on upcoming closures and maintenance. All roadworks on state…
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Hawke's Bay Drug Operation Nets Three Arrests
A police operation targeting methamphetamine supply in Central Hawke's Bay and Hastings has led to the arrest of three individuals. The six-month covert operation, dubbed Operation Tukutuki, was initiated in response to high levels of methamphetamine detected in wastewater testing,…
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Police Admit Error in Hawke's Bay Arrest Following IPCA Findings
New Zealand Police have acknowledged the Independent Police Conduct Authority's (IPCA) findings regarding an arrest in Hawke's Bay on July 14, 2024. The incident involved officers entering a Flaxmere property to arrest a man for allegedly breaching electronically monitored bail.…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Planned for December 6-12
Roadworks are scheduled for Hawke's Bay state highways between December 6 and December 12, with potential delays for travelers. The NZTA Hawke’s Bay team advises checking the Journey Planner or Facebook for the latest information before traveling, as dates may…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports freshwater fish at risk, Omaha Beach death
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a new freshwater fish report has found 28 percent of species are facing extinction and 32 percent are at risk of becoming threatened. It said the report highlights the declining state of waterways. Separately,…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Planned for November 29 - December 5
Road users in Hawke's Bay are advised to plan ahead for planned roadworks on state highways between Saturday, November 29 and Friday, December 5. The works include overnight closures and ongoing recovery efforts. Tonight, November 28, State Highway 2 (SH2)…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Planned
Road users in Hawke's Bay are advised to plan ahead for potential delays due to planned roadworks on state highways between November 15th and November 21st. These works include summer road renewals and key recovery projects. Starting this Sunday, State…
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Hawke’s Bay District Enters Restricted Fire Season
Restricted Fire Season for most of the Hawke’s Bay District Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand -- Much of the Hawke’s Bay District will move into a restricted fire season from midday 4 November until further notice. A restricted fire…
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Roadworks Planned for Hawke's Bay State Highways, November 1-7
Roadworks are scheduled for Hawke’s Bay state highways between Saturday, November 1, and Friday, November 7. Travelers between Napier and Wairoa on State Highway 2 should plan for an extra 30 minutes of travel time. Upcoming closures include the SH51…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationDisasters Hawke's BayState Highway 2State Highway 5RoadworksTraffic ManagementClive BridgeDevil's ElbowNZ Transport Agency
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Hawke’s Bay Police Increase Resources for Long Weekend
Hawke’s Bay Police are increasing resources to ensure community safety during the long weekend, anticipating an influx of visitors for events including the Hawke's Bay A & P Show, a Six60 concert, and a gang-related celebration in Hastings. Inspector Sycamore,…
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand: Weather and Fire Update - 1 PM
Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update - 1pm Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand -- Weather callouts Between 7.40am and 1pm on Thursday, Fire and Emergency responded to 264 weather-related callouts. The calls were predominantly for roofs…
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Fire and Emergency Warns of Increased Fire Risk Due to Strong Winds
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to delay any outdoor fires they have planned from this week through until the end of Labour Day. MetService issued strong wind warnings for much of the country on Tuesday, with further…
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High Winds Cause Truck Mishap in Hawke's Bay
Eastern District Police are advising high-sided vehicle operators to consider postponing travel in Hawke's Bay. Emergency services responded to a single-vehicle incident on State Highway 2, Takapau, where a truck overturned due to high winds. Reports from Hawke's Bay indicate…
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