Latest from Hastings

How a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart

‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.

Health NZ extends decision on Napier after hours urgent care by four weeks

In the meantime, the urgent care service will close at 8pm from tomorrow.

National flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?

The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.

Hawke’s Bay Hospital receives $28.3m for new 28-bed unit

The new unit aims to improve patient flow and reduce ED wait times.

‘Delighted’: Home found for Hawke’s Bay’s new $15m-plus hospice

The milestone comes two years after the last proposed site was abandoned due to flooding.

One dead in single vehicle crash on Nuhaka Opoutama Road

Nuhaka Opoutama Rd closed after tragedy.

Summer's not over yet: 30C coming again for Hawke’s Bay

Hawke's Bay is the place to be for the first three days of meteorological autumn.

'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures

'Usually, shoplifters just come, take what they want, and walk away.'

'She deserved better': Ariki Rigby was murdered for wearing Mongrel Mob T-shirt

Family say they will make a 'whole lot of noise' at sentencing of murderer Jimmy Heremaia.

How smart water meters uncovered unseen leaks in Hastings

The meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.

Taming the traffic snake: Waipukurau woman aims to revolutionise local carpooling

More than 60% of residents get income from outside the district, and the traffic shows.

Crime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard

“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'

'What a load of BS': Councillor clashes with mayoral hopeful, makes jibe about European holiday

Hastings man running for mayor has brushed off a jibe from one of his fellow councillors.

'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list'

'Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'

Drilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridge

A drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.

Farmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priority

Staff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.

Rescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open day

The event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.

Vehicle swerves to avoid police spikes, crashes into car parked beside school sports fields

The crash ended a man's escape after he demanded cash from a nearby store, police say.