Fire-magnet Hastings was dubbed the 'town of blazes'
Ferro-concrete, or reinforced concrete, was introduced for fire safety
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A wee bit of wee never hurt anyone, we hope
A wee bit of sewage so far hasn't hurt anyone.
12-year-old charged with aggravated robbery
12 year old latest to be arrested in Big Barrel aggravated robbery, Hastings
Sculpture reveal for charity wine auction
David Trubridge behind sculpture masterpiece for November's Hawke's Bay Wine Auction.
Club to pay tribute to rare Gallipoli sword
Rare WWI Turkish sword will become a memorial to courage and honour at Club Hastings RSA.
DJ Jayrasik swaps music role for the ring
DJ's Battle for Life boxing bout has been four years in the making.
Smashing record for Daffodil Raceday
Tarzino Trophy Daffodil Raceday smashes fundraising record.
Blossom Parade floats come together
All hands of deck as the community works to prepare floats for the Blossom Parade.
Volunteers wanted for Riding for Disabled
Riding for the Disabled in Hastings needs more volunteers.
'Cowardly' attack shocks liquor store chain
Family owned liquor store chain is shocked after a staff member was stabbed.
Police perplexed by Havelock North thefts
Stolen: Wine barrels, macrocarpa tables and bench seats. Where are they?
Weather forces a change of venue for awards
Hawke's Bay Tourism Awards make a last minute venue change due to bitter weather
Hastings police station evacuated after fire
Minor damage was sustained to one cell in the police station.
Person seriously injured in liquor store robbery
Police are reporting that three offenders were involved.
Soldier killed in Malaya finally buried in Hastings
Private Bruce Harvey Hay was accidentally killed in Malaya, on March 25, 1961, aged 21.
Shoplifter nicks blow lamp from Mitre 10
Simon Cameron Frater recently relocated to Whanganui and faced a stern warning in court.
Ignoring advice can have consequences
Every Kiwi adult should have a written will but it's likely more than half don't
Health centre building could become 4-star hotel
A trio of development options mooted.
Hawke's Bay summer fruit could take 13 years to recover
US facility will not seek accreditation - tap turned off for new fruit varieties.
Youngster dreams of the big time
Puketapu youngster reckons he knows the Roy's Hill circuit backwards.
New rental rules reaction - must be balanced
Government discussion document aims to make life easier for renters.
Age Concern Hawke's Bay open 162 elder abuse cases
Age Concern Hawke's Bay are believe elder abuse is prevalent within society.
Investment lessons from betting on the nags
Some guiding principles apply equally to investing in shares and betting on horses
Great Nepia missed out on all-white All Blacks
Bay-born fullback was arguably New Zealand rugby's first superstar.
MTG exhibition suggests 'evil' plastic should be viewed as treasure
Artist sees plastic as taonga, beautiful and precious like pounamu or diamond
More state houses on the way
Another 330 new houses for Hawke's Bay and the East Coast.
Things to do this weekend
Hawke's Bay has plenty of events on this weekend for people of all ages to enjoy.
Hastings Boys' High School getting tools for the trade
Patton Engineering and Hastings Boys' are pushing more students into the trades.
Controversial chlorination to continue
Despite controversy, chlorination looks set to stay.
Chilly week but no sign of tornadoes
Although it'll be a chilly week, Hawke's Bay's not in danger of tornado weather.
Fake Red Cross collectors asking for cash
Fake Red Cross collectors asking for cash target Hawke's Bay suburbs.
Unison Contracting gets key contract in Dunedin
Unison to set up a permanent depot in Dunedin with staff of 40.
Thunderstorms to skip Hawke's Bay; gusty wind expected
Strengthening northwesterlies could get gusty at times and raise the temperature, too.