New ZealandTeacher with conviction admits stealing sunglassesA Hawkes Bay teacher with a conviction for aggravated robbery has pleaded guilty to stealing a pair of sunglasses.02 Jul 05:35 PM
New ZealandThe price of waterAs drought grips the country, the Government is promoting giant dams to irrigate dry farmland. Geoff Cumming investigates whether the biggest of these plans will work for farmers, investors and environmentalists22 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandHastings man dies while divingA 34-year-old Hastings man has died while diving at a remote beach in central Hawke's Bay.18 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandFiery cowpats help large blaze burnBurning cowpats proved problematic at a large grass fire in Te Hauke, south of Hastings.29 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandCops scale building to nab drunk manAn 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.17 Jan 09:02 PM
New ZealandSeven hurt as van crashes south of HastingsSeven people were taken to hospital with broken bones, cuts and abrasions after the van they were in crashed into a drain yesterday afternoon.09 Jan 06:47 PM
New ZealandQuad 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.07 Jan 01:35 AM
New ZealandQuad 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.03 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandQuad-bike girl fighting for her lifeA 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.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCharges possible after quad bike rollsPolice are deciding whether charges should be laid against the four drunk adults who took a 6-year-old girl on a quad bike that crashed and left her injured.03 Jan 07:11 AM
New ZealandTeen in custody after police chase in NapierA 17-year-old was in police custody last night after a car sought since a mid-afternoon chase stretching more than 15km crashed in a narrow suburban Napier street.02 Jan 09:26 PM
New Zealand$15m jackpot goes to Hastings' ticketThe new year looks a whole lot better for one lucky person, who picked up $15 million in the Big Wednesday draw last night.02 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMeat cleaver used in brawlSeven gang members have been arrested following an all-in brawl involving a meat cleaver, hammer and axe in Hastings today.01 Jan 02:57 AM
New ZealandShot boy has slug surgically removedA 12-year-old boy had to have a slug gun pellet surgically removed after he was allegedly shot in the back by a group of teens.13 Dec 12:06 AM
New ZealandHuman error factor in explosionAn explosion at a Hawke's Bay school was caused by a parent using a portable gas cooker incorrectly to cook homemade meat patties.21 Nov 09:38 PM
New ZealandProbe begins after school gas blastEducation officials have contacted Mayfair School after a gas canister exploded and injured a parent on the school grounds.20 Nov 10:09 PM
New ZealandExplosion at Hawkes Bay primary schoolA gas cooker has exploded at a Hawkes Bay school, injuring one person, emergency services say.20 Nov 12:43 AM
New ZealandDuo posed as mother and daughterA young girl and a mother of two formed a secret relationship that lasted for months before fleeing across the North Island, posing as mother and daughter.15 Nov 09:05 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash near HastingsA man has died after a car crashed into a drain near Hastings early this morning.15 Nov 06:29 PM
New ZealandPolice eager to find knifepoint attackerHastings police are still seeking information to help them solve an attack in which a female fast-food worker was punched and held at knifepoint on Thursday.12 Nov 10:23 PM
New ZealandDangerous biter on the runA dangerous prisoner who bit his partner badly on the cheek and was granted bail to attend his son's funeral has disappeared.07 Nov 01:36 AM
New ZealandMan jailed after girlfriend loses eyeHawkes Bay Mongrel Mob member Sio Muliipu has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for an attack on his girlfriend that cost her an eye.18 Oct 03:50 AM
New ZealandFamily too late to farewell sonThe Christchurch family of a man fatally stabbed in Hastings rushed to be by his side before the end, but were too late to say goodbye.17 Oct 06:01 AM
New ZealandVictim engaged before stabbingA 22-year-old man who died in hospital after being stabbed at a Hastings party house is believed to have become engaged on Friday to his alleged attacker.15 Oct 12:33 AM
