Horror death: Worked sucked into machinery, employer fined $367,000
The company was fined more than $350,000.
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Otane, Napier Girls peaking just in time for Super 8 semifinals
It's Otane v Huia and NGHS v All In during the semifinals of Super 8 netball this Friday.
Opinion: Recycling rules rile
What will I do with all the plastic containers I already have for recycling?
Driver of stolen car hits two people at sports park
A driver of a stolen vehicle is in custody after allegedly hitting two people.
St John stops letters calling for donations 'in memory' of dead patients
'I am at a stage in grieving where I am still waiting for David to come home.'
'Large scale change' coming for EIT, after Govt announces mega polytechnic plan
EIT will be part of one mega polytech that replaces all 16 polytechs around the country.
Silver Ferns' defence was solid in game of injury, illness
Dr Melinda Parnell, of Hastings, had her finger on the pulse of the sizzling Silver Ferns.
28,000 trees in two days: Hastings pop-up orchard is an engineering feat
6665 towering wooden posts, 472km of wire. Apatu Farms has gone all out, and fast.
Principals call 'day of action' on August 9
Principals want parents and children to wear green in a show of support.
Swell hammers Hawke's Bay but surfers happy
Hawke's Bay swell hammers the coast. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Surf's up for Hawke's Bay
A four metre swell hammers the Hawke's Bay Coast. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hawke's Bay cat with no back paws: Juno needs a safe forever home
Juno's umbilical cord may have wrapped around feet in the womb, cutting off blood supply.
Life on the edge: Inside a home swamped by the sea
Pebbles rattle like cicadas as they line up for another punch at Shirley Coker's house.
Eight dogs involved in stock attacks, six owners charged
Six dog owners have been charged over a spate of dog attacks on stock around Hastings.
Still no luck: No consent for Hastings CBD distillery, but owners look to make do
"We just found ourselves in the trap that is building consents."
Elderly woman won $1000 on the pokies, only to be stalked and robbed
Dylan Wibrow watched her claim her winnings and decided he wanted them.
Hastings District Council's $6500 sculpture survives one week in new laneway
A sculpture was vandalised but nearby workers say it was leaning hours after instalment.
Local Focus: Wattie's peachy keen American students planting something different
Riparian planting not the usual crop for Wattie's. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wattie's peachy keen American students planting something different
Riparian planting not the usual crop for Wattie's. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Doctors working overtime as Hawke's Bay's flu season stretches health sector
Monday was one of the busiest days at Hawke's Bay Hospital ED in years.
'I am amazed no one saw her': Dog disappears on Ocean Beach
"Something must have spooked her on the beach."
More than 100 children uplifted in Hawke's Bay since 2012
Midwife calls the situation a "humanitarian crisis".
Gang members crash party, embed axe in stranger's chest
The victims wielded an axe to protect themselves, but it was then used against them.
KiwiRail confirm 57 cattle dead after collision with train
The incident took place near the intersection of Wharemoana Rd and State Highway 2.
The day the big quake hits: Hawke's Bay hazard map shows what could happen to your property
Dorothy's Westshore home faces a triple threat if a big one hits. Not that she's bothered.
Local Focus: Exporting perfect beauty is big business
From Holland, Lithuania and Hawke's Bay to the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Third time unlucky: Same flock of sheep attacked by another two dogs
Third sheep attack at Equestrian Park leaves farmer angry and upset.
'The Barber' is standing for Hastings council in Flaxmere ward
Peleti Oli wants to see Flaxmere's promise become a reality.
Local Focus: Exporting perfect beauty is big business
From Holland, Lithuania and Hawke's Bay to the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Taking goodwill and ruining it': Charity says people are onselling its free food
Food that people have been given for free by a charity is showing up for sale on Facebook.
Tattooed mobster lands a new job
Puk Kireka, 31, had chosen to change his life around by studying sport and recreation.
Opera House renovation hits high notes
Intricate tile renovation echoes craftsman of old. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Opera House renovation hits high notes
Hawke's Bay Opera House renovation echoes craftsman. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
DoC admits 'significant failings' in Cape Kidnappers track promotion
DoC has admitted it was a mistake promoting the Cape Kidnappers track as a hike.