Latest from Hastings

Hawke's Bay youngsters take on Tough Kid challenge

Kids from years 3-6 complete a track with 22 obstacles.

'He'd been out for several days': Hunter and dog rescued from mountains

More hunters are expected for 2021 roar, after last year's season was cancelled.

Berries rotting on vines amid labour shortage in Bay

"We are behind because we can't get pickers. It just breaks your heart."

'Affects all of us': Dozens of women report sexual assaults in Hawke's Bay every year

"Our women still have a fundamental right to safely walk home at night."

Pipe bands march into town, heralding start of national champs

Forty-seven pipe bands are taking part in this year's competition in Napier.

What do HB councils think of water fluoridation proposal?

Director general of health Ashley Bloomfield could be responsible for fluoride decisions.

White Toyota Hilux linked to missing Hawke's Bay girl, police concerned for her safety

Ashleigh was last seen about 11.15am on Thursday in Hastings on Windsor Ave.

Local Focus: Hastings biz hub open for businesses

The Hawke's Bay Business Hub Hastings is open. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Speed sign obstructs cycle path; now path will be realigned

The new speed limit sign in Puketapu was installed at the beginning of March.

'We don't know what the future holds': Girl, 11, left a tetraplegic

It soon became clear the "happy go lucky" girl was in serious trouble.

Rates hike fears a likely spark for Napier plan consultation

Napier mayor urges the people to have their say.

Can an orchard army of students save fruit-picking season?

If Jacinda Ardern can't solve Hawke's Bay's labour shortage, perhaps students can.

'Torn us apart': Māori student teachers open up about 'whaea' and 'matua' row

Both teachers say they were given an ultimatum - be called Mr and Miss, or leave.

Rain brings a soaking to Hawke's Bay, more on the way

Areas north of Napier are in for heavy rain while areas south are still one to watch.

'It's a beautiful part of the country': Ardern hints at wedding location

PM drops hint that a Hawke's Bay wedding might be on the cards after Mahia engagement.

Uber buses? Regional council to contemplate 'on demand' bus service

You might soon be able to hail a bus to your doorstep in the same way you'd hail an Uber.

Big-box retailing boxing on as Kmart hits Napier

Hastings won the race in 1992, but Napier finally got its Kmart.

Victim furious: Man who filmed her without consent during sex gets away with warning

Woman filmed during sex without consent blasts cops for taking no action against offender.