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$100k car wrecked after 'brain explosion'
A Hastings motorist has written off his $100,000 sports car while fleeing police at 130km/h.

Hastings bullying videotaped before mum steps in
A mother who stopped a "cruel" videoed bullying session between a group of secondary school students in Hastings says the attack left her furious.

Armed teen robber on the run in Hawkes Bay
Police fear a pistol-wielding teenager who tried to hold up a dairy yesterday may strike again.

202km/h driver caught by brother-in-law
A Hastings man clocked driving at 202km/h was pulled over by a police constable who turned out to be his brother-in-law.

Hastings: It's wet, wild and oh for awwwesome
This water park is a scream for young and old, finds Alex Tully.

Children's new advocate has proud record of cutting abuse
Brains behind successful Hawkes Bay scheme given chance to put ideas into practice nationwide.

Scott Guy case letter writer could face jail
A Hastings man who sent a "malicious" letter to the mother-in-law of slain Feilding farmer Scott Guy has been convicted for wasting police time.

Post-mortem shows Hastings man was stabbed
A 59-year-old Hastings man died after being stabbed numerous times in the chest, an autopsy has revealed.

Girl's nose broken in cinema bashing
A group of 12- and 13-year-olds were left bloody, bruised and shaken after the unprovoked attack.

Greg Proops: In the go zone
Funny man Greg Proops is heading our way soon to "poison everyone with my opinions". He talks to Barney McDonald about the importance of laughter in bad times.

Police visit shot teen's final resting place
Senior police have visited the final resting place of a teenager shot dead in an armed stand-off with their officers earlier this week.