Latest from Hastings

Popular Hawke's Bay music fest collapses, leaving musicians and crew empty-handed

The company behind Nest Fest collapsed, leaving musicians and crews out of pocket.

Truck driver who refused Covid jab gets $29k for wrongful dismissal

Wayne Basher spent most of his working time alone in his cab.

Celebrating volunteers a year after Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation

It was a big day out at the showgrounds.

Hawke’s Bay golfer Mike Trass wins his first national title

Trass conquered a record 240-player field - 75 golf clubs and seven countries.

Town of 11,000 losing supermarket told to wait more than a year for new public transport

Community told to 'find a minivan or bus and a driver' themselves, councillor says.

'Rollercoaster': National abandons support for new category for flooded homeowners

An idea Ruth hoped would get her home out of the red zone was supported on campaign trail.

'How does that happen?' Elderly Cyclone Gabrielle victim's family hunt for answers

Helen Street died in Cyclone Gabrielle - her family want a full inquest into how and why.

You can't be shy when you are part of the Encore Performers

It all started with a Charleston at the War Memorial.

'Tomorrow is a gift': Cyclone Gabrielle survivor on life a year after partner's death in landslide

A torrent of mud killed his partner as she slept. He's determined to continue her dream.

At least 50 lambs dead after van and stock truck crash, overturning trailer

The angle of the overturned trailer meant deaths were inevitable, company says.

Flaxmere mum wins Summer Photo Competition with stunning shot at Waimārama

A day out with family exploring a cave turned into an award-winning photo.

Winning culture challenge call laid to football’s new-look Napier City Rovers

Sweltering conditions welcome 2024 National League football hopefuls back into training.

Member of public hit with bag as alleged shoplifters flee store in Hastings

It's alleged they filled baskets and hit a Waitangi Day shopper on Heretaunga St.

'Spiritual' feeling of relief after disgraced former MP quits disputed property after 37 years

Property vacated after protracted battle in the High Court and Court of Appeal.

'A whole village behind her': Bay teen on verge of Tall Ferns history

Named after a rugby league star, Pahlyss Hokianga is poised for a basketball first.

'Lot of interest in the Treaty': Thousands attend Waitangi Day events in Hawke's Bay

Maxine Boag said she’d “never seen the hīkoi so big”.

Hawke's Bay Megafish winner hauls in 104.8kg fish and over $30,000 in prizes

He said it 'hurt' to reel in the fish due to its massive size.

Hawke's Bay Commemorations for 1931 earthquake

Commemorations were held across Napier and Hastings for the 1931 earthquake.