Hawke's Bay stories
Digital wellbeing checks aim to boost student mental health support
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
The REID Wellness Programmeme uses digital check-ins to support student mental health, aiming for nationwide access across New Zealand schools.
Unison launches free online Safe Sparks safety lessons for kids
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Unison Networks launches the free Safe Sparks Digital Programme, teaching children aged 5-11 electrical safety online across Hawke's Bay, Taupō and Rotorua.
Tuatahi & Ventia sign NZD $110 million fibre network deal
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Tuatahi First Fibre has appointed Ventia as its primary partner in a NZD $110 million deal to support its expanding fibre broadband network across New Zealand.
Economic, mental strain drive 80,000 Kiwis to Australia
Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Almost 80,000 New Zealanders moved to Australia in 2024 as economic pressure worsens mental health, with over half citing financial stress as their main concern.
Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Xero's latest data reveals small businesses in New Zealand are struggling with a 2.7% sales drop and stagnating wages, amid rising workforce downsizing.
National disaster coordination system still on ice
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Despite 20 years of attempts, New Zealand still lacks an effective disaster coordination system. Locals fear they remain unprepared for the next Cyclone Gabrielle.
Powerco joins Chorus to enhance Coromandel fibre network
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Powerco partners with Chorus to use spare capacity on its new 164-kilometre dark fibre network in the Coromandel, enhancing power reliability and connectivity.
Unison Networks launches digital electricity safety programme for kids
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
New Zealand's Unison Networks launches a free, interactive online safety course aimed at teaching school children about the precautions needed when dealing with electricity.
Ex LANtech CEO to join Datacom in growth role
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Former LANtech CEO Hayden McKee joins Datacom as Associate Director Growth Enablement, focused on generating business growth in Hawke's Bay.
Re-Leased Software to invest in Hawke's Bay ahead of US expansion
Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Re-Leased plans to double its team and open a US office as part of its international expansion, investing $10m over three years.
Million dollar investment speeds up Hawke’s Bay rural broadband
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Taylor Broadband and WASP Broadband are merging to create one of New Zealand's largest rural internet providers. #broadband #technology.
Delegat first-half operating profit rose 1% to $20.5 mln, reiterates full-year guidance
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
Delegat Group, New Zealand's largest listed wine company, said first-half operating profit rose 1 percent and it's on track to meet guidance for fu.
Delegat's to push into China next year as part of global wine brand expansion
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
Delegat's Group, the listed winemaker, plans to put a toehold in China next year as part of a long-term goal of boosting overall sales by 52 percen.
Hawke's Bay lines company to offer business users fibre
Tue, 11th May 2010
UnisonFibre has signed a deal with national fibre provider FX Networks and is ready to connect business users to its fibre network in Hawke's Bay.