Hawke's Bay's retail spending soars, outstripping NZ average
The influx of spending was felt relatively evenly across the board benefiting all regions.
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'NZ's fastest slide': Kids stoked with new $1.7m Hastings playground
Mania ensued as hundreds of kids, parents and even a few councillors gave it a go.
Former cook creates Christmas feast for fellow residents
Retired cook spreads cheer amongst fellow council flats residents.
Spy in the sky: Drones the new tool in burglars' arsenal
A former burglar has revealed a new tool being used by criminals - drones.
Flaxmere singer in final five of Tomorrow People competition
Mahina Lawrence is down to the final five to become the new Tomorrow People lead singer.
Water Central proposal dropped before work even starts
The work is part of the Hastings District Council's Long Term Plan 2018-2028.
Hastings CBD is set to get a bit of a facelift with new pasta bar coming in the new year
The new pasta bar will be called Sazio, which means "full, satisfied" in Italian.
'Going to get very bad': Sales time at big shopping centre, and one way out's closed
Asbestos exposure risk means Sir James Wattie Pl remains closed to the public.
Old boys clash to celebrate life of humble champion
Former national league players to return to Bay for tribute match.
Hastings to get 200 new houses in next two years, Govt announces
Papakāinga affordable housing on Māori land one of the solutions to district crisis.
Locked in Hastings public toilets: Hidden challenges newly homeless face
Kathleen Ora Winitana heard the lock on the public toilets click and footsteps walk away.
DoC: Decision on Cape Kidnappers track reopening 'imminent'
A massive landslide seriously injured a pair of Korean tourists in January.
Bay history 'treasure trove' at risk amid funding worries
The future of the digitised historic collections looks grim without funding.
'It was like coming home': First door opens to public at Hawke's Bay Opera House
People can now visit the box office, the first time a door's been open since 2014.
Hawke's Bay orchardist looks to change opinion on 'ugly fruit'
It was believed to be the worst hail to hit Hawke's Bay in more than 20 years.
If Piera Hudson isn't winning she sure is soaking it up
Fiona and John Hudson were lucky enough to see Piera race in United States fortnight ago.
'Slightly different team-talk': Napier football coach's words for team during park lockdown
Napier City Rovers were training when they heard bangs, and saw armed cops swarm.
Lowe's Lake set to be filled next year after Hastings District Council stormwater decision
A budget of $2m has been proposed for the district council to carry out the work.
Bay helicopter crew assist after Whakaari/White Island tragedy
Crew clocked off at 2am after exhausting, emotionally draining day.
Wise heads battle over Napier absence from DHB
Napier lost its hospital. Now it doesn't have anyone on the health board either
Hit and run: Car located after man pushed baby to safety before being struck
Three struck when car 'on the wrong side of the road' mounted footpath, police say.
Kevin Atkinson dropped as chairman for Hawke's Bay in DHB shakeup
Kevin Atkinson is overlooked after re-election on the basis he'd be reappointed chairman.
Fatal Napier-Taupo crash: Heroic truckie burned trying to save life of motorcyclist
Motorbike rider dies in fiery crash on "unforgiving" road despite efforts of hero truckie.
Hawke's Bay's Uber desert: Taxi companies haven't been dented by ridesharing app's launch
"I think it'd take longer to get an Uber than to call a taxi."
New Eastern District Police Headquarters opens in Hastings
"No bars, no grilles, this is a building for the community."
Lowe's Lake to go? Council proposes $2m fill-in fix
Councils propose to work together to fill Lowe's Lake and improve stormwater.
One person dead in Napier-Taupō road crash
One person dead after a crash between a motorcycle and truck on the Napier-Taupo Rd.
Hastings Health Centre's new facility wins award
The clinic and services win award for Outstanding Contribution to Health in Hawke's Bay.
St John's College deputy steps up to principal for 2020
Rob Ferreira looks forward to helping students achieve their aims and goals.
'The absolute definition of Christmas': Volunteers chip in
Bringing together thousands of gift packs is a massive logistical operation in itself.
Hastings District Council mulls Splash Planet expansion
Some parts of attraction "getting to an age that they need more than just maintenance".
'They are scrupulous': Anger as Hawke's Bay raw milk supplier 'raided' by MPI
MPI says it makes no apologies for holding suppliers to account "to protect health".
Lindisfarne fills the Cheer trailer nicely
Lindisfarne College comes to the Christmas Cheer Appeal party yet again.
Memorial garden at Hawke's Bay Hospital damaged as much-loved tree ripped apart in storm
A fallen chestnut tree has caused damage in Hawke's Bay Hospital's memorial garden.