30 years for rape, murder 'not long enough'
'He had a choice, he made a number of wrong choices... Colleen had no choice.'
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Two men injured in two-car Hastings crash
Two injured in another serious crash at notorious Hastings intersection.
Councils choosing karakia over prayers
Only half of the Bay councils have a prayer, with only one regularly using it.
Brave Kiwi man's life-changing facial surgery
After life-changing surgery Carlos Askew wants to inspire others to be themselves.
Schools celebrating scholarship success
Lindisfarne College among Hawke's Bay schools pleased with recent scholarship results.
Police investigate arson, horseback attack
Two alleged attacks and a second arson at Riverslea School are being investigated.
Kidnap ordeal: Armed police storm Napier house, arrest 3 men
Victim found near property following police search.
Local Focus: The man who crosses the same bridge 30 times a day
The only way to get truck trailers across is by tractor! Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Killer's chilling smile as jail sentence handed down
Home-brew vodka session leads to a stumble, then a vicious and prolonged beating.
Teen murderer jailed for 14 years after brutal killing of man he met by chance
Mark Beale was left for dead in Haumoana on Waitangi Day last year.
Watch: Man rams van after woman pulled to safety
Chaos after altercation leaves debris from vehicles strewn across Hastings street.
Jail for sword-wielding man who fled cops
Gary Ratima Karangaroa told his victims they would die a "luxurious death".
Parole declined for murderer Dartelle Alder
Dartelle Alder had appeared before the Parole Board for the first time.
Firm fined for taking water
Evergreen Landcare staff took water from hydrants because that's what they 'normally did'.
Gravely ill teen's dying wish fulfilled
Tyler Holdsworth, 18, flies to Los Angeles today to fulfil his final wish.
Local Focus: Escaping floods and cats
A colony of the world's most threatened gull species, the endemic black-billed gull, has successfully bred in Hawke's Bay despite major obstacles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Welsh narrowly beat New Zealand pair at A & P Show
Fierce competition in shearing and woolhandling at the Taihape A & P Show
Local Focus: DIY Suburban Oasis
The Karituwhenua Stream Reserve in Havelock North began as an erosion-control measure, but has become the best little walk in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bored teen gets community work for 'KRZ1' etching
The damaged windows were quoted to cost thousands to replace.
Homeless advocate denies assaulting wife
Kevin Swannell has been charged with assaulting and threatening to kill his wife.
NZ under-18 1500m smashed at Cooks
Wind denied athletes the chance of Commonwealth Games qualifications at Cooks Classic
Jobs outlook good for Hawke's Bay
Trade Me sees positive outlook for new jobs in the Hawke's Bay region.
Prisoner charged with smashing constable's eye socket
Police officer allegedly attacked by the accused man is still not back at work.
Local Focus: Beach Day is best day
Waimarama Beach Day is a summer tradition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Save my wife': Drowning man's last words revealed
Brave rescuers prevented more deaths at popular Hawke's Bay beach.
Water runs red at popular beach fountain
Beachgoers were met by a strange sight at one of Auckland's most popular beaches today.
Hunt for possible Frimley firestarter
Police hunting arsonists after seven suspicious fires in four weeks.
Local Focus Summer Hacks: Home security while on holiday
How to keep your home safe in summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
House blaze not linked to other suspicious fires
Suspicious fires are not connected, police say.
Gym owner aspires to create a Te Mata Peak forest
Hastings gym owner putting portion of membership fees toward goal of planting 500 trees.