Gary Hamilton-Irvine

Sydney

Contributor at Hawke's Bay Today

Journalist at NewsLocal.

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‘His presence lifted others’: Tributes flow for young Napier rugby star as homicide probe continues

4 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gary Hamilton-Irvine |Doug Laing

Kaea Karauria leading the haka for the champion Napier Ross Shield rugby team in 2022. Photo / SuppliedTributes are flowing for a rising Napier rugby star who was “the heart and soul of every team” he played for, as police continue to investigate his death and appeal for information. Kaea Karauria, 15, was found critically injured at an Alexander Ave property in the Napier suburb of Onekawa about 3am on Sunday. Despite all efforts by ambulance staff, he died at the scene.
Teen killed in suspected Napier homicide was a student at Napier Boys’ High School

5 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gary Hamilton-Irvine

Kaea Karauria, 15, from Napier died on Sunday morning. Photo / SuppliedThe teenager who died in Napier early on Sunday morning in a suspected homicide has been named as 15-year-old Kaea Karauria. He was a student at Napier Boys’ High School. Police have launched a homicide investigation into the incident and are appealing for information from the public. Kaea was found critically injured at an Alexander Ave property in the Napier suburb of Onekawa about 3am.
Future of Napier-Wairoa train line still uncertain

5 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gary Hamilton-Irvine

Part of the Napier-Wairoa train line in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. It has since been made safe but the line remains closed. Photo / Ian CooperThe future of the Napier-Wairoa train line remains uncertain, with a decision yet to be made on whether to reinstate or officially mothball the track. The 115km train line was badly damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023. It has been out of action since. The track carried about one logging train a day when it was open.
Napier wedding venue teams up with Bareknuckle BBQ for new hospitality venture

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gary Hamilton-Irvine

Inside The Old Mill are owner Charlie Huxstep (left), manager Chloe Edwards, and Bareknuckle BBQ owners Vanessa West and Jamie Hohipuha. Photo / NZMEA Napier wedding venue has teamed up with a once well-known Hastings restaurant, Bareknuckle BBQ, to host the region’s latest hospitality destination. Bareknuckle BBQ at The Old Mill is officially opening to the public on Napier’s Hospital Hill on May 10 and 11.
Hawke’s Bay Tui and Hurricanes Poua midfielder Teilah Ferguson retires from rugby after losing sight in one eye in freak game accident

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gary Hamilton-Irvine

Teilah Ferguson (with ball) during a match for Hawke's Bay Tui. Photo / Paul TaylorTeilah Ferguson, 25, has retired from rugby after losing sight in her left eye during a game. Ferguson plans to stay involved in rugby through coaching, having been a player-coach at Napier Tech. She expressed gratitude for the support received and aims to maintain a positive outlook.
Wairoa has one supermarket - a new study examines if its prices are fair

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gary Hamilton-Irvine

New World is the only supermarket in Wairoa District. Photo / NZMEWairoa residents “aren’t getting a good deal” by only having one supermarket, however prices at the supermarket are similar to other New Worlds around Hawke’s Bay and aren’t being hiked, a new study has found. Consumer NZ has released a study surveying three regional towns – Wairoa, Waimate and Hokitika – that rely on one supermarket each.
'Wheelstands up the middle of the road': Weeks of complaints before nurse hit by dirt-biking teens

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gary Hamilton-Irvine

An off-road motorbike rider on Orchard Rd in Hastings, next to Kirkpatrick Park, a week after the crash. Photo / SuppliedHastings residents say they fear more serious crashes will occur if police don’t clamp down on dirt bike riders illegally riding and hooning on local roads. A nurse was injured while coming out of a cafe in the Hastings suburb of Camberley on the afternoon of April 24.
Two more Central Hawke’s Bay farms sold to overseas buyers for forestry

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gary Hamilton-Irvine

The farms will be converted into commercial forestry. Photo / 123RFTwo more farms in Central Hawke’s Bay have been sold to overseas buyers who plan to convert them into forestry. The sheep and beef farms include the 800ha Te Manuiri Station in Omakere and a 480ha farm off Middleton Rd in Waipukurau. The Overseas Investment Office (OIO) granted consent for the purchases citing benefits to New Zealand that include increased exports, employment and capital investment.
One of NZ's oldest RSAs changes its name, confirms split from national body

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gary Hamilton-Irvine

The new signage at Napier RSA, which has been rebranded Clubs Napier. Photo / NZMEThe Napier RSA has changed its name to Clubs Napier and confirmed it has split from the national body. Fresh signage featuring the new name and logo has gone up on the clubrooms on the edge of the Napier CBD, replacing the former Napier RSA branding. The Napier RSA is one of the longest-standing RSAs in the country and was established in 1916.
Bus stops planned for Hawke’s Bay Airport and Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gary Hamilton-Irvine

Visitor Nicola Lattanzi says a bus stop at the airport will be a welcome addition. Photo / NZMEA bus stop at Hawke’s Bay Airport is being proposed by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, in a first for the region. It’s already being praised by one traveller as a “really good” addition. New bus stops, which include one at the traffic-plagued Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park and also one for Whakatu, could be introduced as early as January.