Latest from Hastings

Fifth recycling depot now in operation
Household recycling can be dropped at rural site

'Tsunami hikoi' to practise emergency evacuation
Do you know where you would go in the event of a tsunami?

Mammoth muster to catch 200 wild horses
Hunt is on for homes for wild horses - or they will be slaughtered.

Editorial: Boot bank back in biz
Pre-loved footwear gives children a sporting chance.

Council clears up cremation confusion
Cremations are happening at Hastings Cemetery, despite rumours to the contrary.

Weak earthquakes rattle Hawke's Bay
GeoNet has recorded several shakes in Hawke's Bay this week.

Father accused of sex abuse of daughter, niece: Why trial was aborted
The retrial of a man accused of sexually abusing his daughter and niece has been aborted.

Man faces retrial on historic sex charges
Alleged sex offences against daughter and niece date back to early 1970s.

Polo: Late starter shines as Bay takes international scalp
South Africa captain admits team were rusty as they lose 4-3 at Hastings' Elwood Park.

Fire plagues Hastings pirate ship once again
Fire at popular playground latest in spate around suburban Hastings.

Serious crash in Hastings
A serious crash in Hastings has seen one person taken by helicopter to hospital.

Fowler: Playground Avenger blast for kids
US warplane's varied career included WWII service and crop dusting.

Record breaking summer for Hawke's Bay
Napier has hottest summer since 1870, Hastings' summer was 4C hotter than average.

Struggling primary school getting help
A commissioner is now in charge of Riverslea School in Hastings.

Partners in crime: Couple's $36,000 benefit fraud
Pair lied to obtain benefits they were not entitled to.

Woman sentenced for stealing $12,000
At the time of the offending the woman was the sports club's secretary.

Public to have a say on de-chlorinated taps
Discussion on installing de-chlorinated taps held off until LTP

Two men injured in two-car Hastings crash
Two injured in another serious crash at notorious Hastings intersection.

Firefighter gets second driving conviction
James Keenan blew a breath-alcohol reading of more than three times the limit.

'Call for action' over sea-level threat
Next steps taken in addressing sea-level rise along the Hawke's Bay coastline.

Councils choosing karakia over prayers
Only half of the Bay councils have a prayer, with only one regularly using it.

Brave Kiwi man's life-changing facial surgery
After life-changing surgery Carlos Askew wants to inspire others to be themselves.

Hunt for suspects after weekend violence
Police yet to make arrests after two violent incidents in Bay at weekend.

Juggling acts delight at showgrounds
NZ Juggling and Circus Festival 2018 offers an abundance of circus delights.

Schools celebrating scholarship success
Lindisfarne College among Hawke's Bay schools pleased with recent scholarship results.

Police investigate arson, horseback attack
Two alleged attacks and a second arson at Riverslea School are being investigated.

Annette Brosnan: Waste-management feedback sought
The goal is to reduce and recycle more waste from landfill that doesn't need to be there.