A thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind bars
One of NZ's most persistent burglars jailed again after another crime wave in Auckland.
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'A tsunami of meth': Hawke's Bay's drug problem
For every 1000 people in Hastings and Napier, 990mg of meth is consumed every day.
The shotgun, the bar, the huge cash grab: Birthday boy jailed for armed robbery
The money stolen from the bar was estimated to be between $6000 and $16,000.
Hastings recycling: Council will only collect grades 1 and 2 bottles
Changes to Hastings recycling are coming into effect on May 1.
Vailili loving her 'power' job
Vailili looks forward to the places this job takes her.
Mr Brown can't flush it down: Court blocks man using loo
Dean Brown said it had been made out like he was poisoning the people of Hawke's Bay.
8 things to do this weekend in Hawke's Bay
Eight things to do in the Bay this weekend.
Another landslide delays Cape Kidnappers beach access opening
Hastings District Council had been planning to re-open Clifton Beach on Monday.
Never-before-seen Hawke's Bay earthquake photos found in treasure-trove
Treasure trove of photos found in a professional photographer's box in house in Hastings.
Delight as youth turn out in droves for Hawke's Bay Anzac Day services
The throngs of young faces at Anzac Day services across Hawke's Bay said it all.
Local Focus: Songs of war and love at Hastings Dawn Service
Hastings ANZAC Dawn Service 2019. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus: Hawke's Bay's craft beer hot on wine's heels
Craft beer is increasing its popularity in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hawke's Bay residents urged to check for myrtle rust in gardens
Hawke's Bay is currently free of the disease, but locals are asked to watch out for it.
Hasting detective Libby Bradford had an idea to help families in need avoid violence
"Often the arguments in the households were related to where money was spent."
Local Focus: Planning Hastings vibrancy
Hastings is investing in a vibrancy project. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Bringing vibrancy back to the heart of Hastings
Hastings is investing in a vibrancy project. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Berry farm still going strong after 50 years
Boysenberries and Heritage raspberries and have been 'sold at the gate since '68'.
Orchard workers doing '70 hour weeks' to pick fruit as tourists leave
Hawke's Bay grower fuming that he had to lay off 22 staff at the height of the season.
The roundabout way of saving a Hastings house that was in the way of a roading project
Landowner, Government and the community unite to save a house that was in the way.
Hastings man jailed after stealing firearms
A Hastings man who stole a load of firearms and jewellery has been jailed for two years.
The woman who helped build a Hawke's Bay's tourism empire with a dog by her side
Hawke's Bay's always had a story to tell. Annie Dundas learned how to tell it to tourists.
Relics unearthed during Opera House restoration
"We knew we had found something special when we saw what was inside."
Couple taking their yellow 1974 mini on Pork Pie Charity Run
John and Karyn Glew will trace the route made famous in the 1981 classic NZ film.
'Let us go and buy our beer': Flaxmere residents want liquor store to stay
Is there really an "alcohol Holocaust" in Flaxmere? Some residents are dubious.
Rugby: Chile tour part of St John's quest for consistency
Cultural experience just as important as the rugby according to leadership group.
Students' marathon relay raises $2000
Taradale head boy and adventure racer Connor Craig ran a marathon, without pause.
St John's students celebrate principal's new citizenship
Paul Melloy thought he'd been missed out by mistake. Then came the surprise haka.
Hawke's Bay Muslim community to host public prayer
Members of the public are continuing to support the Muslim community.
Local Focus: Workers united behind Takitimu Seafoods
Takitimu workers pleased with change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lantern festival throws new light on heritage garden
'You are part of us and we love you.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
They are us: Clean and green country attracts Indian bar owner
Zabeels and TAB owner Jagdeep Singh Judge talks culture, religion and experiences of NZ.
Local Focus: The Hastings embrace by lantern
The Hastings Osmanthus Gardens Lantern Festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Chilly weekend turns to warmer week
The weather is having trouble making up its mind this week in the Hawke's Bay region
ACC proposal could cut 34 jobs in Hawke's Bay
The new structure will create new roles but will also see job cuts if it goes ahead.