New ZealandLocal Focus: Rizwaana Latiff on Candidate CameraRizwaana Latiff moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 2000 and is now running for HDC.31 Aug 06:06 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Alex Cameron on Candidate CameraAlex Cameron is concerned about housing availability and affordability.29 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Michael Fowler on Candidate CameraMichael Fowler is a Hawke's Bay historian, and a massive Tiger Woods fan.27 Aug 08:38 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wendy Schollum on Candidate CameraWendy Schollum has concerns about the housing crisis and living cost in Hastings27 Aug 02:24 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Kevin Watkins on Candidate CameraHastings District Council candidate Kevin Watkins says Hastings is surfing a wave.17 Aug 06:17 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hastings' heart is backAfter eight years of hard work, Hastings' heart is back.16 Aug 11:28 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Simon Nixon on Candidate CameraMeet Simon Nixon who is running again for Hastings District Council.16 Aug 11:25 AM
Sponsored StoriesOld school cool – the Toitoi Municipal Building opens its doorsThe Municipal Building in Hastings is the top of the countries 'must visit' list.17 Jul 09:16 PM
Sponsored StoriesNew-look Hastings vibrant & hipMillions invested to re-develop 'must-visit' city centre.17 Jul 12:00 PM
CrimeTainui Reserve peace walk plaque goes walkaboutHDC says the removal of the plaque dedicated to world peace is 'very disappointing'.25 May 01:26 AM
EnvironmentPollution incident at Ruahapia Stream under investigationCouncils are investigating after more than 100 eels were found dead in a Hastings stream.19 May 12:03 AM
CrimeHastings: Boy racers and rubbish force council to shut section of roadCouncil says access to Otene Rd properties won't be affected by the 0.6km closure.06 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandThe dust up, then stress: Two years of struggle at the Havelock North cellphone towerThe neighbourhood took on Spark. The stress it brought the Fookes' has been significant.25 Nov 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA city's alleyway was a 'good idea' 30 years ago. Now it's a haven for drug dealersThey were once designed for children to use. Now they're just a "hazard", councillor says.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHastings' Wattie's invests $20 million chasing pet food marketsWattie's invests $20million in its HB pet food business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandMajor jump for Hastings rural dog feesCosts for council have increased from 300 sheep attacks in rural Hastings.26 May 11:54 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Māori ward consultation deadline proving a challenge for councilsDecisions pending for Māori seats on Bay councils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: New visibility for Hastings water storageHastings drinking water to be stored above ground. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandThe iconic Haumoana 'caddy shack' bach is gone. Here's what might be replacing it'The design is in keeping with the bach that was there. It will be a nostalgic nod.'04 May 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 'motel generation': Nearly 4000 kids are living in motels'There are babies now being born in motels. It breaks my heart.'23 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Anti-litter 'pester power' for sustainable beauty18 per cent of people drop litter and it soon mounts up30 Mar 08:28 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hastings biz hub open for businessesThe Hawke's Bay Business Hub Hastings is open. Made with funding from NZ on Air.18 Mar 12:42 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The weighty issue of the bridge to TaihapeThe Kuripapango Bridge is partially closed for 3 months. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Mar 05:58 AM
Sponsored StoriesMunicipal Building sparks Hastings renaissanceFlagship heritage building seeks tenants for 2022.07 Mar 11:00 AM
Sponsored StoriesHastings District Council: Municipal Building sparks Hastings renaissanceWatch04 Mar 09:43 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Flaxmere sign 'exploiting the poor and impoverished'Sign caused social-media uproar in two Bay suburbs Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Jan 09:50 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Recycling cardboard and plastic 3, 4, 6 and 7 becoming a problemChina's decision "one of the best things to happen". Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Nov 05:19 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Meet Chucky the cockatoo, refugee from Cornwall Park AviaryMonkeys are gone but large parrots remain at aviary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Nov 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTe Mata Peak Rd crashes: 'You can hear them skidding every corner, every night'It's the second crash in just over a month and residents of the road are sick of it.07 Aug 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTokenism complaint leads to seat at the council table"You are our Hastings future leaders. This is quite transformational."14 Jul 09:11 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Natural solution for Lowes Pit pollutionLake to be filled in with a gravel filter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Jul 04:23 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Testing times for testersTesting time was good business for water testers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Jun 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentA petition is set to continue the delay of a Hawke's Bay wind farm that has been in proposal for 13 yearsThe petition was started by Maria Rahui and has 374 signatures against the wind farm.01 Jun 06:00 PM
