Latest from Hastings

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.

Chilled Eliza McCartney teeing up for European season

Charitable gold-coin entry fee a win-win for cancer and elite pole vaulters in NZ.

Napier-Hastings in top six least affordable cities in NZ for housing

Napier-Hastings housing now costs more than seven times a median income.

Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay house-building hits highest rate in 12 years

In contrast, the number of consents for homes in Napier is declining.

Lettergate: Hawke's Bay DHB to review communication policy

Letter was sent to elderly stating cutting of household help.

NZ's luckiest Lotto store prepares for milestone win

Bay's one of the luckiest regions in NZ, and a certain Hastings store plays a big part.

Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes

Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.

Local Focus: Trelinnoe Park falls into passionate hands

Trelinnoe Park falls into passionate hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hawke's Bay's largest purpose-built accommodation for seasonal workers making progress

The accommodation is scheduled to be ready and open in February.

Watch: Man in custody after dramatic police chase through Hastings CBD

Offers of help to police to catch the man from Boxing Day shoppers were turned down.

DoC calls for patience around Cape Kidnappers track opening

Gannet Beach Adventures owner Colin Lindsay is frustrated by the delay.

'The ones that catch my breath are when death is imminent': Women's Refuge

Christmas and the new year - not always a time of joyous celebration.

Hawke's Bay's retail spending soars, outstripping NZ average

The influx of spending was felt relatively evenly across the board benefiting all regions.

'NZ's fastest slide': Kids stoked with new $1.7m Hastings playground

Mania ensued as hundreds of kids, parents and even a few councillors gave it a go.

Spy in the sky: Drones the new tool in burglars' arsenal

A former burglar has revealed a new tool being used by criminals - drones.