PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSplash Planet: Council to review embattled water park as criticism mountsFamily who cancelled their trip to Hawke’s Bay because of the early closure have hit out.10 Feb 02:55 AM
KahuPaharakeke Trades United is the new go-to for all things trades in FlaxmereHDC backing the use of Paharakeke Trades United in new Flaxmere housing developments.03 Feb 01:26 AM
OpinionMaddisyn JeffaresJuicy Fest review: How did Park Island handle the heat of Nelly and his hip hop company?Juicy Fest 2023 kicked off its R&B and hip-hop tour in Napier, and here is how it went.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds turn out to farewell school principalPeterhead principal set to retire after 18 years at the Flaxmere school.13 Dec 01:48 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Aunty Hanui is Hastings' garden queenAunty Hanui: "If I'm not going to do it, the garden will be history."22 Nov 02:38 AM
New ZealandInto the wild: Eels that spent 10 years at Napier aquarium releasedLocal iwi, National Aquarium release eels into local river.21 Nov 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInstead of moving into a rest home, a Hastings couple moved their house closer to familyLocal couple moves a 100-year-old house from the inner city to the outskirts of Hastings.15 Nov 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Ripple effect': Food rescue organisation hits new record as inflation bitesThe Hastings depot has temporarily closed on Mondays because of shortages.13 Nov 11:24 PM
New ZealandForced-out icecream shop's goldfish to get their own wetlandRush Munro's goldfish have been a centrepiece of the shop's garden - but they can't stay.31 Oct 10:47 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Fabulous Flaxmere Night Market is back with spot prizesGreat kai, pleasant karaoke, friendly vibe and exciting prizes - in Flaxmere.29 Oct 07:36 PM
BusinessSnack-sized apple company crunches rivals to win top business awardRockit's adaptation during some of the toughest times the world's seen praised by judges.27 Oct 09:26 PM
Small BusinessLocal Focus: Hawke's Bay eateries still struggling to find staffBut not all bars and restaurants are struggling to find staff.20 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: En-garde! Fencers fight in Hawke's Bay!"We've got fencers from as far down as Dunedin and Far North," Baz Clark said.15 Oct 05:08 PM
New ZealandTheatre programme puts bullying in spotlightBullying is a massive issue, but this theatre performance helped.06 Oct 08:52 PM
New ZealandSeven newborn puppies in foster homes after being dumpedSeven dumped puppies were rescued just before a record hailstorm hit Hastings21 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sarah Greening-Smith on Candidate CameraSarah Greening-Smith says council work needs more transparency and consultation.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Eileen Lawson on Candidate CameraEileen Lawson has worked as a Hastings District councillor for four and a half years.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rion Roben on Candidate CameraRion has been interested in politics for a long time and encourages everyone to vote.05 Sep 05:56 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Damon Harvey on Candidate CameraDamon Harvey is confident Hawke's Bay has enough opportunities to attract young people.04 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Kim Priest on Candidate CameraA recent health crisis motivated Kim Priest to put her name forward as a candidate.03 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rizwaana Latiff on Candidate CameraRizwaana Latiff moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 2000 and is now running for HDC.31 Aug 06:06 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Michael Fowler on Candidate CameraMichael Fowler is a Hawke's Bay historian, and a massive Tiger Woods fan.27 Aug 08:38 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wendy Schollum on Candidate CameraWendy Schollum has concerns about the housing crisis and living cost in Hastings27 Aug 02:24 AM
CricketCricketers fundraising to get to Indoor Cricket World CupFormer Black Cap Jesse Ryder says the team has to pay for everything, even their shirts.21 Aug 09:06 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Kevin Watkins on Candidate CameraHastings District Council candidate Kevin Watkins says Hastings is surfing a wave.17 Aug 06:17 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hastings' heart is backAfter eight years of hard work, Hastings' heart is back.16 Aug 11:28 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Simon Nixon on Candidate CameraMeet Simon Nixon who is running again for Hastings District Council.16 Aug 11:25 AM
New ZealandBreaking the chain: The scars and the transformation of DeeDee the dogChained dogs are seen by the SPCA every week in Hawke's Bay, but they can't always act.09 Aug 02:21 AM
KahuStill plenty to do on life's journeyI feel somewhat overwhelmed yet grateful at the same time25 Jul 12:00 AM
KahuHinewai Ormsby: Planting for the FutureHBRC councillor Hinewai Ormsby looks to the future06 Jul 09:50 PM
TalanoaSamoan friendship agreement celebrated with siva and peseHastings Council celebrated NZ Samoan Language week with the district's Samoan community.02 Jun 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet Scooter, the sausage dog on a rollSausage dog Scooter has become a neighbourhood curiosity31 May 12:01 AM
New ZealandScooter loves his wheelsA disabled pet in Hastings has his life restored after his owner made him wheels to get around. Video Warren BucklandWatch30 May 08:15 PM
New ZealandHastings man who assaulted, throttled partner six times in one month fails in appeal effortThe High Court judge found the man was lucky not to have been given a longer jail term.26 May 05:00 AM
