Jury discharged in faith healer's indecent assault trial
Alleged offences involved Pasifika women given 'healing' massage in 2019.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromHastings
Napier’s average house sale price dips to three-year low, data shows
Pricing data could be impacted by a dozen units selling.
Faith healer said massages were on God’s instruction, but jury told they were sexually motivated
Nga Teiri gave 'unblocking' massages that prosecutors say were sexually motivated.
'Horrible loss': Teen rushing home for family event before bike and van crashed
He wasn't wearing a helmet but the coroner ruled it probably wouldn't have saved him.
Midfielder opens up on his and his team's outstanding revival
The Central League standout opens up on his and his team's fightback.
Man who breached home detention sent to prison
Court hears the detainee has stopped swearing at probation officers.
'Significant pockets of devastation': The East Coast six months on from Gabrielle
The national state of emergency was declared six months ago today.
‘I had to eat out of the trash’
NZ-based footballer's journey from sleeping on a street in France to captaining country.
'Four or five' golf carts damaged in mystery Napier blaze
Firefighters attended several golf carts on fire at Westshore and a Flaxmere kitchen fire.
Hastings edges Napier for consumer resilience, region’s tourism slumps
Consumer resilience up, but region's tourism market share is down.
‘Pressure’ on in tight hunt for football’s National League spots
The qualification battle for football's National League has reached near fever pitch.
'Big relief': Napier and Hastings get another commuter bridge
Something to toot about as a bridge smashed by the cyclone reopens after six months.
'Truly exceptional': Hastings country lodge wins supreme award
The lodge stands as a testament to the 'synergy achieved through collaboration'.
Friends vow to keep murderer living 'in fear' behind bars
Ranapera Taumata killed his girlfriend. Her loved ones say he's a monster and a coward.
Fresh artist images of Hastings' $18 million Foodeast project released
The unique project is nearing completion after building delays.
'Particularly aggressive': Where petrol price wars have dropped fuel prices by 30c a litre
New arrivals have turned a city into one of the cheapest fuel stops in the country.
Cold snap due to sweep into Hawke's Bay, bringing showers and then frosts
Spring feels a way off yet - a full week of frosts could be on the way for Hawke’s Bay.
Teen killer walks free after murder conviction quashed, manslaughter admitted
Hanara was 14 when he knifed a homeless man, who died of his injuries at the scene.
Buyout details agreed for Category 3 homes in Hawke’s Bay
Cost-sharing agreement marks milestone in buyout process.
Breakdown highlights Hawke's Bay road network issues
Authorities calling for respect from motorists in bridge reopening.
Napier Boys' High seek revenge in Hamilton
It's first XVs and representative rugby galore this weekend.
Do supermarkets need loos? Customer's frustration after vandalism closes Pak'nSave toilets
Andrew McDonald says public toilets should be compulsory at supermarkets.
Cyclone Gabrielle: $120m committed to Napier-Wairoa roadworks
The investment is in 'immediate works' stemming from cyclone damage.
‘Inspiring’ journey: How parents’ escape from war-ravaged country fires up footballer
Footballer's parents escaped war-torn Yugoslavia - now he's impressing in NZ
Rail transport between Napier and Hastings a possibility next month as temporary fix takes shape
Work is under way on the bridge at Waitangi, and it could open to trains next month.
Community meeting before Redclyffe Bridge reopening decision
It's almost six months since Cyclone Gabrielle blasted apart the Redlyffe Bridge.
'It’s for me and my boyfriend' burglar tells child after jumping out of window
At the age of 27, Rome Te Aho had a criminal record running for 17 pages.
Election 2023: Nats vow to make Hawke's Bay Expressway four lanes
National places high priority on the Expressway, Napier-Taupō and Napier-Wairoa roads.
Carvings from mid-1800s Ngāti Kahungunu wharenui showcased in exhibition
The taonga have been brought back together after they were scattered across the country.
Cyclone mystery: The missing man and the stolen car tyres
Five months has now passed since Joseph Ahuriri's disappearance during Cyclone Gabrielle
'Give us your money': Elderly women robbed at knifepoint of pokie winnings
Co-offender Jimi Haerewa was earlier sent to jail for his part in the hold-up.
Power of positivity: The bond that's strengthened National League football contenders
Positive vibes have bought positive results for National League football hopefuls.
'We were tipped off by police': Racecourse claims controversial meeting booked under false pretences
Man who booked the venue wanted it for a "preppers'" meeting, racecourse claims.
Project Domino ‘band-aid’ buys time for troubled Hawke’s Bay hospital
HB buys time for an ED that is overcrowded, and an ICU that is not fit for purpose.