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'He's hiding away': Father of beaten Flaxmere boy receives death threats

Three weeks ago, police found the 4-year-old with severe brain damage.

'Farm park' development touted as solving housing problem is attracting opposition

Residents concern for proposed farm park development

Injured Flaxmere 4-year-old: Uncles blame bouncy castle fall

Four year-old boy's uncles say his previous injuries were caused by a bouncy castle fall.

Local Focus: How to have a blast in Hastings

Bigger and brighter art comes to Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: How to have a blast in Hastings

Bigger and brighter art comes to Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police could charge those silent on injured 4-year-old Flaxmere boy - law expert

New laws brought in after the Kahui case are an option for police, Greg Newbold says.

NZ's luckiest Lotto store: Stortford Lodge a mecca for fortune seekers

"People buying tickets would even come touch me for good luck."

Hastings mayor calls on Govt to assist Cape Kidnappers businesses

Other businesses affected by natural disasters have been paid out, mayor says.

'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.

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.

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.

Four more arrests after firearms incident in Taradale

"This is a difficult time for our communities": Police.

How to stop the violence: Hawke's Bay iwi's plan to turn 'gang colours to hi-vis colours'

Māori leaders discuss solutions to gang problems in Hawke's Bay.