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Boy's nan overwhelmed with support for hui on Monday
The pair were remanded on bail with name suppression after alleged park assault.
Samoan friendship agreement celebrated with siva and pese
Hastings Council celebrated NZ Samoan Language week with the district's Samoan community.
Forget old school careers fairs, Futureopoly is more than a game
It's a fun way to get rangatahi excited and interested in job opportunities.
Man, 26, arrested after toddler covered in blood in Hastings park
The arrest follows an incident at a Hastings playground on Wednesday afternoon.
Night of comedy with Tom Sainsbury
He cut his teeth playing to 30 people in a tiny black box theatre.
Hastings apprentice shows she has skills beyond her years
A roundup of the week's racing.
Sudden spike of four fatal incidents on Hawke's Bay roads
The latest death was of a female pedestrian on the Hawke's Bay Expressway.
Person with knife sparks evacuation at Hastings Countdown
Shoppers have evacuated Hastings Countdown following an incident.
Court victory could seal 600-home Havelock North subdivision
A developer has had a big win in court over the project.
Hastings man who assaulted, throttled partner six times in one month fails in appeal effort
The High Court judge found the man was lucky not to have been given a longer jail term.
Ready to go, mobile sport equipment trailer for the Hastings community
Te Waka Tākaro, a mobile sport trailer, debuted at Whānau Road Safety Day in Camberley.
Tainui Reserve peace walk plaque goes walkabout
HDC says the removal of the plaque dedicated to world peace is 'very disappointing'.
Several fire crews battle suspicious Moteo house fire
Several fire crews are working to extinguish a well-involved Puketapu house fire.
'We cannot wait': Protesters call for end to forests on farms
About 70 people took part in the protest in Napier.
Gastro bug spreads to more childcare centres in Hastings and Napier
Health officials are urging people to practise good hand hygiene and stay home if unwell.
Top spot for Brave beer
Tigermilk is the ultimate seller, it has a cult following, says Brave Brewing.
Arrests made for aggravated robbery and a burglary in CHB
Police have thanked community members who helped with the investigations.
Strong wind watch may continue into weekend for Hawke's Bay following Levin tornado
MetService has warned of winds gusting up to 100km/h on the East Coast.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Maraenui to get up to 200 new homes under Kainga Ora plans
The building of the first of the new homes in the suburb could start next year.
Students helping youth express themselves with Pūkare Cards
A team of four Taradale students explain they wanted their YES venture to be meaningful.
Pollution incident at Ruahapia Stream under investigation
Councils are investigating after more than 100 eels were found dead in a Hastings stream.
Young speechmakers give 'very professional' showing at Lions Club speech competition
The results are in for the Lions Club speechmakers competition.
A tale of two ends: Hastings shop owners claim discrimination
Deepening chasm in Heretaunga Street?
Hastings' Heretaunga St: A tale of two sides of the city
Some businesses feeling hard done by after upgrade to Hastings city centre.
Food banks squeezed by rising prices, fewer donations
Increasing demand for Hawke's Bay charities' services as costs of living rises
Murder accused to appear next in Northland court, police appeal for information
Two charges have been laid: murder involving a firearm & unlawful possession of a firearm.
High Court finds breach of Bill of Rights in police shooting
Judge rules failures by armed police constituted a breach of the Bill of Rights.
Coroner finds restraint of prisoner triggered fatal heart arrhythmia
Hawke's Bay prison inmate's death was caused by stress of restraint.
'Serious injuries' in Hastings car crash
Motorists asked to avoid Longlands where it is understood vehicle has crashed into tree.
'Fun for everyone': Cornwall Park's new tactile space has lots to discover
Collection of mixed-media sculptures opens up a sensory new world.