Latest from Wairoa

No Covid cases in Bay, and no virus detected in wastewater

Public health officials continue to investigate the case of the traveller to Hawke's Bay.

Record number of female players in rugby's Wakely Shield

Wakely Shield full steam ahead

'Jacinda hyped me up to get the vaccine': How PM got Raiha Tahuri 'over the line'

Jacinda Ardern is on a quickfire tour of the eastern North Island to promote getting jabs.

Covid-19: Wairoa hits a roadblock in vaccinations

Its fully vaccinated rates are the highest in Hawke's Bay, but first doses are lagging.

Vaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?

Find out how your suburb's vaccination levels compare.

Napier Port CEO says Delta's arrival in Hawke's Bay is 'imminent'

Variant's arrival is now "almost inevitable, and imminent". Is the region prepared?

Workers injured in three separate morning incidents in Hawke's Bay

Rescue chopper responds to three work accidents over five hours this morning.

Hawke's Bay flooding: River blockage floods Haumoana properties, Wairoa River breaks its bank

Further 50mm to 70mm of rain expected to accumulate on top of what has already fallen.

'We've got a problem': Wairoa mayor speaks out as town ranked third in meth use

Hawke's Bay grim meth reality: three cities are ranked above national average for use.

'Makes amalgamation look like a tea party': Bay leaders dubious about water reforms

Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker said there could be significant cost savings.

Fitting service at Wairoa community centre for farmer who helped build it

"He had the ability to see beyond the years he lived," Wairoa mayor Craig Little said.

Settled weather on the way for Hawke's Bay, but drive with caution

Temperatures set to stay at the 14C to 15C mark for rest of the week.

Gate at centre of Mahia dispute 'a shame' says New Zealand Walking Access Commission

"We'd advise the landowner to give us a call so we can find a long-term solution."

'Put the gate back at your peril': Access dispute bubbles over

Wairoa's mayor says the gate was in a 'grey area'. Its installation has been met by fury.

Poor winter air quality in Wairoa sparks health concerns

Wairoa exceeded national air quality standards twice last year and once in 2019.

Hawke's Bay weather: Heavy rain on way for parts of region

It's going to be fairly wet over the weekend in Hawke's Bay with rain warnings in place.