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In the deep end: Teen lifeguard saves struggling 80-year-old's life

The man was one of six saved on the beach by lifeguards in the past three days.

'Dust devils' spotted swirling around Hastings

Eerily tall, silent whirlwinds of dust seen. But what are they and how did they form?

Rideshare service Ola arrives in Napier and Hastings

The local launch is part of an expansion for Ola across 11 new cities and towns in NZ.

Hawke's Bay to get Rangatahi Court as fight to keep troubled teens out of gangs ramps up

Marae-based court will sit in April, a "significant" step to keeping teens out of gangs.

Cape Kidnappers track to remain closed for 'several months', says DoC

The 1.5km track at Cape Kidnappers will remain closed for "several months", says DoC.

Local Focus: Dog attacks on sheep increasing

Hastings dog attacks continue into summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Elton's secret Hawke's Bay itinerary revealed (sort of)

It's his first time in Hawke's Bay. He's in for a treat.

A history of Hastings police ... including Const Lawliss

Michael Fowler reflects on the history of Hastings policing, including Const. Lawliss

Local Focus: Napier's recycling programme a crate success

Limit of three crates each leads to imaginative filling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay house-building hits highest rate in 12 years

In contrast, the number of consents for homes in Napier is declining.

MPs on their way to Wairoa farm expo

It's the 5th Wairoa Farming Expo, and the first in February.

Damon Harvey: Time to re-open Kidnappers walk

Risk minimal in Kidnappers walk.

Lettergate: Hawke's Bay DHB to review communication policy

Letter was sent to elderly stating cutting of household help.

NZ's luckiest Lotto store prepares for milestone win

Bay's one of the luckiest regions in NZ, and a certain Hastings store plays a big part.

Basketball: Henare happy with underdogs tag

NBHS Old Boys captain predicts five-point victory for his side.

Hawke's Bay's world cup winning hairdresser dies, aged 56

Brent Hape had wait times of six weeks for a cut at his Hastings salon.

DHB cuts Hawke's Bay housework help, suggests elderly will be healthier if they do chores

Housework may seem a chore but it's a great way to maintain health, letter tells elderly.

A selection of summer photo comp the entries

View the latest entries from the Hawke's Bay summer photo competition.