Splash Planet: Council to review embattled water park as criticism mounts
Family who cancelled their trip to Hawke’s Bay because of the early closure have hit out.
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Paharakeke Trades United is the new go-to for all things trades in Flaxmere
HDC backing the use of Paharakeke Trades United in new Flaxmere housing developments.
Juicy 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.
Hundreds turn out to farewell school principal
Peterhead principal set to retire after 18 years at the Flaxmere school.
Local Focus: Aunty Hanui is Hastings' garden queen
Aunty Hanui: "If I'm not going to do it, the garden will be history."
Into the wild: Eels that spent 10 years at Napier aquarium released
Local iwi, National Aquarium release eels into local river.
Instead of moving into a rest home, a Hastings couple moved their house closer to family
Local couple moves a 100-year-old house from the inner city to the outskirts of Hastings.
'Ripple effect': Food rescue organisation hits new record as inflation bites
The Hastings depot has temporarily closed on Mondays because of shortages.
Forced-out icecream shop's goldfish to get their own wetland
Rush Munro's goldfish have been a centrepiece of the shop's garden - but they can't stay.
Local Focus: Fabulous Flaxmere Night Market is back with spot prizes
Great kai, pleasant karaoke, friendly vibe and exciting prizes - in Flaxmere.
Snack-sized apple company crunches rivals to win top business award
Rockit's adaptation during some of the toughest times the world's seen praised by judges.
Local Focus: Hawke's Bay eateries still struggling to find staff
But not all bars and restaurants are struggling to find staff.
Local 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.
Theatre programme puts bullying in spotlight
Bullying is a massive issue, but this theatre performance helped.
Seven newborn puppies in foster homes after being dumped
Seven dumped puppies were rescued just before a record hailstorm hit Hastings
Local Focus: Sarah Greening-Smith on Candidate Camera
Sarah Greening-Smith says council work needs more transparency and consultation.
Local Focus: Eileen Lawson on Candidate Camera
Eileen Lawson has worked as a Hastings District councillor for four and a half years.
Local Focus: Rion Roben on Candidate Camera
Rion has been interested in politics for a long time and encourages everyone to vote.
Local Focus: Damon Harvey on Candidate Camera
Damon Harvey is confident Hawke's Bay has enough opportunities to attract young people.
Local Focus: Kim Priest on Candidate Camera
A recent health crisis motivated Kim Priest to put her name forward as a candidate.
Local Focus: Rizwaana Latiff on Candidate Camera
Rizwaana Latiff moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 2000 and is now running for HDC.
Local Focus: Michael Fowler on Candidate Camera
Michael Fowler is a Hawke's Bay historian, and a massive Tiger Woods fan.
Local Focus: Wendy Schollum on Candidate Camera
Wendy Schollum has concerns about the housing crisis and living cost in Hastings
Cricketers fundraising to get to Indoor Cricket World Cup
Former Black Cap Jesse Ryder says the team has to pay for everything, even their shirts.
Local Focus: Kevin Watkins on Candidate Camera
Hastings District Council candidate Kevin Watkins says Hastings is surfing a wave.
Local Focus: Hastings' heart is back
After eight years of hard work, Hastings' heart is back.
Local Focus: Simon Nixon on Candidate Camera
Meet Simon Nixon who is running again for Hastings District Council.
Breaking the chain: The scars and the transformation of DeeDee the dog
Chained dogs are seen by the SPCA every week in Hawke's Bay, but they can't always act.
Samoan friendship agreement celebrated with siva and pese
Hastings Council celebrated NZ Samoan Language week with the district's Samoan community.
Meet Scooter, the sausage dog on a roll
Sausage dog Scooter has become a neighbourhood curiosity
Scooter loves his wheels
A disabled pet in Hastings has his life restored after his owner made him wheels to get around. Video Warren Buckland
Hastings man who assaulted, throttled partner six times in one month fails in appeal effort
The High Court judge found the man was lucky not to have been given a longer jail term.