Scrap-metal manager's fight against would-be criminal deserves tempered praise.

His co-driver roughed it out but driver Nathan Tough desperately seeks pacenote merchant.

British couple warning others in Red Army to stay away from city after copping $200 fee.

Local group hailed for "punching above their weight" in fight against Ruataniwha dam.

Vehicle hit by car fleeing police at Omahu Rd intersection on Napier-Hastings expressway.

Joel Perry was badly hurt when he was attacked outside a friend's house in London.

Napier Old Boys Marist deliver superb performance in 59-7 thrashing of Napier Technical.

Police are looking for a would-be robber who hit a man with a hammer.

Hastings Mayor steps down for National candidacy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NZ Police are looking for the magazine of a Bushmaster rifle that was lost today.

The cherished family man was trapped under a beam and killed.

Onekawa pie-making business with $1.3m annual turnover is on the market.

Delighted trophy winners say they're keeping their feet firmly on the ground.

Home ablaze on SH2 south of Hastings.

A celebration takes Michelle Hurley to a special winery and an equally special farm.

Social housing under pressure due to contaminated homes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Social housing is taking a hit as more houses become contaminated.

The rate of burglaries has risen sharply in Hawke's Bay in the past few years.

After 18 years clean Adrian Pritchard relapsed on meth. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Cahill reveals his Pirate team have hopes of beating Napier Old Boys Marist.

Councillor questions gastro support fund when extent of ongoing sickness still unknown.

Illegal dumping has been described as "significant" after big council clean-up.

Awards for Maori New Year celebrate outstanding commitment to Aotearoa and kaupapa Maori.

Wanted: A good farm home for two pet goats after Queenie suffers 'massive' injuries.

Water and pollution are shaping up to be a key issue come election time.

From today an active front will begin to cross the South Island, moving north.

OANZ says $50m organic produce industry needs a national framework to expand further.

District news in brief.

Green Machine make it 26 victories on the trot in third-round Tui Maddison Trophy clash.

The regional council will hear oral submissions on the 2017-2018 Annual Plan today.