Man who allegedly used phone to 'call mum' then sent malicious messages arrested
Women initially let the man use their phones to ‘call his mum’.
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'Green' firewood sold to unassuming customers; call for industry regulation
'It is up to the Government and the Environment Minister to get going on this.'
‘David and Goliath’ victory: Cheese champions beat industry giants at nationals
Craggy Range Sheep Dairy has scooped a major award.
Popeyes fast-food chicken is coming to Hastings
Popeyes has opened its first store in NZ and now has plans for Hastings' chicken lovers.
Police issue $3000 of fines at cellphone checkpoint over just one hour
Twenty motorists were caught commiting infringements over just 60 minutes.
'Close the windows': Stink from Hastings business increasing every year, neighbours say
For nearly 60 years it was bearable, neighbours say. Then the fellmongery was expanded.
Millions in benefits from Art Deco Festival for Hawke's Bay and NZ - report
The news comes as Hawke's Bay Tourism funding faces an uncertain future.
'I want to wrap a plane next': Napier artist's ute camo design is a one-over on the Aussies
Boyd-Dunlop is more than happy to stretch his artistic wings. Could Rocket Lab be next?
MAC have their day in the sun, Nash Cup now Taradale's to lose
MAC put on a clinic in Flaxmere against the struggling Aotea.
Double byelection in Hastings: Who are the candidates and what are their priorities?
Some high-profile candidates are pushing for your vote in two Hastings wards.
Apple and grape picking season wraps up in Hawke’s Bay - how growers fared
Apple and grape growing is a huge sector in Hawke's Bay still recovering post-cyclone.
State Highway 2 shut after crash, fire in Hawke's Bay: Four injured, two critically
The NZTA said SH2 was closed near the intersection with Collins St, Waipawa.
'Pretty special': Hawke's Bay short film wins big overseas
The fully locally produced project is hitting festival screens around the world.
The battle for Hawke's Bay Tourism: Who should fund it, and what would happen if it disappeared?
Tourism businesses pay it $160k in annual membership fees, ratepayers pay a $1.5m grant.
Obituary: Holly Bacon stalwart had a need for speed and a great love for his family
Bay industry leader Gordon Vogtherr was once thrown in jail for racing through Italy.
Five teens arrested over late-night ‘scooter’ assault
Five teens, the oldest 15, have been identified as the alleged assailants.
Rehoming Napier: It's taken a few years, but one resident's 'childhood dreams' are coming true
More than 300 homes are under construction or in advanced planning.
Wanted fleeing driver stopped metres from Hastings police station
Spikes used and one man arrested after late-night chase through Hawke's Bay.
'Apostle for kindness': 86-year-old stands in the cold for six hours a day to encourage world peace
He's a sandal-wearing former lawyer, but the cold won't stop John McKay making a point.
EuroCity liquidation: 148 creditors want a piece of nearly $1.2 million owed
Creditors include businesses in the auto industry, liquor stores, staff and IRD.
Asbestos found in homes being demolished after Cyclone Gabrielle, cost to balloon to over $10m
Asbestos removal began on Thursday for the first Category 3 home to be demolished.
Turkeys from Hawke’s Bay place third in World Series in Sri Lanka
The national men's indoor cricket champions are now third in the world series.
The green zig-zag of Taradale hill
No, it's not an outbreak of Manawatū Turbos support in enemy territory.
Napier could get its first community board as part of council’s local elections shake up
Five options, all with Māori ward councillors, are also up for debate.
Too dirty to see the doctor: Crowdfunding charity helps raise money for mobile laundries
Crowdfunding charity 10x10 uses Dragon's Den model to combat 'fundraising fatigue'.
Night chills beginning to be felt after record-breaking April
The winter chill is in the air overnight, but the settled days will continue.
One of NZ's oldest newspapers closing, latest in string of media shutdowns
The community title, with 11 staff, has fallen victim to tough economic times.
'Very difficult decision': Wairoa Star to close after more than 100 years
The northern Hawke's Bay newspaper has been printed for more than 100 years.
Dozens of two-storey homes ‘not in keeping with design of neighbouring streets’
Havelock North development hits a snag as 36 submitters voice concerns.
Chris Pollock helps combat Hawke's Bay refs shortage
The high-performance referee manager gets in a club footy game.
Man fights cancellation of 24-hour gym membership after staying the night
'I was trying to maximise my short one-month period to beef up and get fit.'
Who's your choice for the title of Napier's Top Dog?
Will it be the dashing dalmatian or the gorgeous griffon?
Four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway to lose funding if Government axes $6b infrastructure plan
Three major roading projects were set to be funded by the $6b National Resilience Plan.
Bridging the Bays: Napier to Tauranga route unveiled
New destination for one of two airlines that offer regular flights in and out of Napier.