New ZealandCouncils assure residents of water safetyCouncils around the North Island are assuring residents of the safety of their water supplies following a gastro outbreak in Hawke's Bay.19 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandPoultry unlikely source of gastro-bugThe latest test results into the origin of the gastro outbreak has revealed it is unlikely to have come from chicken manure.19 Aug 05:22 AM
New ZealandResult still awaited on gastro deathThe Hawke's Bay District Health Board is yet to confirm whether the contaminated Havelock North water contributed to the death of 18 Aug 08:39 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak under control, DHB saysThe disease that laid many Havelock North residents low is under control, with a reduction in new cases, the Hawke's Bay District Health Board said.18 Aug 03:10 AM
New ZealandHastings water chlorinated todayHastings people have been reassured there is no physical connection between Havelock North and Hastings water.17 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak: 'DHB coping well'The Hawke's Bay District Health Board is operating well despite increasing demands caused by the gastro outbreak, the Ministry of Health says.17 Aug 04:13 AM
New ZealandCrisis questions for Hastings mayor1. What day and time were you first told that a test of the water was positive and what action did you take? On Friday at 2.30pm 16 Aug 08:36 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak may have peakedHealth officials believe the gastro bug that has made thousands of Havelock North residents badly ill has peaked.15 Aug 11:26 PM
New ZealandGastro: Havelock North illness NZ's largestIt's up to the people to decide whether Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule keeps his job in October, following the largest outbreak of waterborne 15 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandGastro investigation launchedA major investigation has been launched into why a thousand people have been affected by contaminated water in Havelock North. The 15 Aug 06:05 AM
New ZealandSomething in the water? Gastro outbreakHavelock North's water supply may be behind a vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak which is affecting a number of people in the area.12 Aug 08:46 AM
New ZealandDrink driver says jail time 'excessive'A Napier man who killed one and seriously injured two others while driving drunk has appealed his sentence, claiming it is "excessive". Tyler 04 Aug 12:53 AM
New ZealandKiwi killed in US 'such a nice guy'A former NZ volunteer fire chief who was killed in an accident in the US has been remembered for his humour and commitment to the Fire Service.03 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandCall for education on hunting safetyHunters need to be more aware of the importance of properly identifying their targets to prevent tragedies, a local deerstalkers' 01 Aug 10:09 PM
BusinessNew plant to manage beet qualityHeinz Wattie's is building a $4 million beetroot storage and grading facility the size of a rugby field as it moves to more closely 28 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandNine schools to compete for titleAfter three days of competition between 39 kapa haka groups, the final day of the National Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Festival will 28 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandTaiaha killer's appeal failsThe family of a Hastings man bashed to death with a taiaha are delighted his killer's appeal has been kicked out. The Court of Appeal 26 Jul 08:44 PM
New ZealandA cup of tea... and a fatal shotA Hastings hunter's decision to stop and make a cup of tea proved fatal when he lifted his rifle and fired a single shot.26 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandUnlicensed plumber fined $3000 for repair workWoman became concerned about repairs when she received unusually high electricity bills.26 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandVictim recounts skateboard attackA man bleeding from the head after being bashed with a skateboard had to wait outside Napier Police Station after going for help and finding the station closed.12 Jul 08:40 PM
New ZealandTeen charged with manslaughter can be namedA Hastings teenager charged with the manslaughter of a toddler has given up his fight for continued name suppression.11 Jul 05:50 AM
New ZealandTeenager suffers severe burns in fireA Housing NZ house has been destroyed by fire and a young woman taken to hospital suffering burns.07 Jul 07:24 AM
New ZealandTeen charged over violent robberyThe 17-year-old handed herself in to police and has been charged with aggravated robbery and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.03 Jul 11:00 AM
New ZealandPerson burnt after fire at airfieldOne person has been hospitalised with burns after a fire at Hastings Aerodrome today.28 Jun 05:50 AM
New ZealandElderly man hospitalised following aggravated robberyA 77-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after an aggravated robbery in Hastings this morning.24 Jun 10:11 PM
New ZealandLocal hero gave his life in rescue bidRoger Nathan is being hailed a hero for trying to save a man who got into trouble and died while diving on Sunday at Pourerere beach.20 Jun 09:31 PM
New ZealandJailed teen faces assault chargeA teenager serving a life sentence for murder is facing a charge of indecently assaulting a female prison officer at Hawke's Bay Hospital.15 Jun 01:30 AM
New ZealandSacked for not wearing a hatA former Magpies player who was sacked after 26 years in the meat working industry for not wearing a safety hat has headed to court to get his job back.13 Jun 08:42 PM
New ZealandFeast your eyes on edible fashionThe winning entry, Bride of the Black Knight, was constructed from Black Knight liquorice and yellow shopping bags12 Jun 08:23 PM
CrimeMP: Top cop failing to keep public safeNapier MP Stuart Nash says he has lost confidence in the region's police district commander.08 Jun 08:47 PM
New ZealandDaughter steals from parentsA Hastings couple have been remanded on bail for sentence on multiple burglary charges after a series of raids on the homes of the woman's parents and one of her neighbours.01 Jun 12:23 AM
New ZealandRecently made P found in carPolice found a man and women in a car, with apparently recently made methamphetamine later estimated to have a street value of $70,000.31 May 10:46 PM
New ZealandRetired man caught selling venison illegallyA Hastings retiree illegally selling meat to cover the cost of his hunting trips has been netted by an undercover seafood operation.31 May 08:20 PM
