Latest from Hastings

Man in stable condition after motorbike hits sheep

Knife-wielding man holds up service station

A knife-wielding man made off with a bag of cash after holding up a Hastings service station last night.

Man critically injured after motorbike hits sheep

A man was critically injured when his motorbike struck a sheep on a road south of Hastings yesterday.

Man arrested after violent sex attack on pensioner

Earthquake strikes south of Hastings

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck south of Hastings in the early hours of this morning.

Sightings of man wanted for sexual assault of elderly woman

Several witnesses have reported seeing a man who matches the description of a suspect wanted wanted in relation to the attack and sexual violation of an 87-year-old woman.

Manhunt after sex attack on pensioner

Police are hunting for a man who attacked and sexually violated an 87-year-old Hastings woman in her home yesterday.

'Bubbly' boy killed by council mower

The driver of a council tractor-mower is 'very shaken up' after he hit and killed a 4-year-old described by his gran as 'full of joy and bounce.'

Hastings man dies while diving

A 34-year-old Hastings man has died while diving at a remote beach in central Hawke's Bay.

Fiery cowpats help large blaze burn

Burning cowpats proved problematic at a large grass fire in Te Hauke, south of Hastings.

Name suppression lapses for woman accused of killing boyfriend

Cops scale building to nab drunk man

An intoxicated man led police on a dramatic chase across rooftops in central Hastings yesterday, before he was tackled, cuffed and removed by a fire truck ladder.

Seven hurt as van crashes south of Hastings

Seven people were taken to hospital with broken bones, cuts and abrasions after the van they were in crashed into a drain yesterday afternoon.

Quad bike safety 'a priority'

A number of quad bike accidents ending in death and injury over the holiday period has renewed calls for users to take greater care when using the vehicles.

Quad accident: 'It doesn't seem right'

A doctor on duty when a group of injured people were brought in after a quad bike crash says innocent people will continue to be hurt if there is not a change in attitudes towards alcohol.

Quad-bike girl fighting for her life

A little girl was fighting for her life in the Starship last night as police investigated whether four adults riding with her on a quad bike that crashed should be charged.