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Hastings Civic Square revamp to cost close to $1m
New pavers will feature designs by tribal artists, celebrating Hastings' diversity.
'Ballsy' move paying off as interest in NZ's first meatball festival just keeps rolling
'Hastings has always had a reputation for being a bit ballsy. That’s how we roll.'
Crime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard
“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'
How a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa haka
Finance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.
'What a load of BS': Councillor clashes with mayoral hopeful, makes jibe about European holiday
Hastings man running for mayor has brushed off a jibe from one of his fellow councillors.
'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list'
'Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'
Drilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridge
A drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.
Farmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priority
Staff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.
Rescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open day
The event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.
Vehicle swerves to avoid police spikes, crashes into car parked beside school sports fields
The crash ended a man's escape after he demanded cash from a nearby store, police say.
Debt hits $4.2m: Liquidator reveals further debts owed by car and boat dealer
A potential sale of the business, to help pay off debts, did not eventuate.
‘Hidden and quiet’: The libraries raising eyebrows for their internet search histories
Hastings District libraries reveals the top 10 sites searched-for and blocked.
‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’
Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.
Mongrel Mob boss jailed after he was found with $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag
Mathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.
Usual care won’t be impacted by emergency exercise at hospital
Health NZ and ambulance service test tent's capacity in emergency shake-down.
$3.8m project aims to ease housing struggle for young disabled in Napier
Rowan Apartments will offer two fully accessible two-bedroom units.
Statue honouring WWI warhorse Dolly delayed to 2027
The trust has raised $30,000 of the $300,000 for the Hastings statue.
Revealed: Map shows areas with strict fruit, vege rules after fruit fly find
If the species is found to have become established there would be 'major economic costs'.
'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighter
The warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.
‘Ghost town’ after 5pm: Call for Napier, Hastings shops and attractions to stay open later
'We are a tourist destination, but we don’t act like it because we are not open.'
How a Year 11 student conquered the NZ Scholarship Te Reo exam
Maieke Thompson ranked in top 0.04% for Te Reo Māori Scholarship.
CHB tries to lower rates hike to 10% as cyclone-hit Hastings sticks with 15%
Hastings can't accommodate any new projects in 2024/25.
Hawke’s Bay Tourism secures its $1m lifeline
Napier City Council is backing $450k in funding for Hawke’s Bay Tourism's lifeline.
Fatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defence
A jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.
Firefighters among five taken to hospital after collapse while erecting portable home
Those injured had been erecting a structure on private land next door to the fire station.
'Don’t steal my fish': Orca battle fishermen who hooked massive competition tuna
'Some orca have clearly learned that fishing lines can equate to an easy meal.'
‘It broke my heart’: Firefighter’s emotional encounter with child trapped in house by floodwaters
'We weren’t leaving you darling, we were waiting here for you.'