Latest from Hastings

Wild-born kiwi find causes a buzz in Hawke's Bay
'Sure enough, here is this beautiful little bird hunkering down in a hole.'

Mental health facility with crisis beds opens in Hastings
Waiorua should help to ease pressure on Hawke's Bay emergency departments.

'You are a monster': Abducted woman escapes after locking rapist out of his own car
He tricked her into getting into the car, drove her to a remote location and raped her.

Hawke’s Bay jumpers make clean sweep at Te Rapa
OPINION: Nedwin, a star over hurdles, could not have been more impressive.

The two Davids: Cyclists in their 80s honoured as life members of club
David Chote once held a wheelbarrow handle on the back of a ute to get himself into race.

Former cop's dying regret over 50yo Mona Blades mystery
Mona Blades disappeared while hitch-hiking from Hamilton to Hastings on May 31, 1975.

Camberley carved out of growing Hastings suburb - Michael Fowler
Opinion: William Stock named Stortford Lodge after his UK birthplace Bishop’s Stortford.

Drunk meth-driver was in 'rage' over relationship when she fatally hit young cyclist
She has now admitted to Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa’s manslaughter.

On The Up: 'Positive vibes only' - Kids' football festival set to paint Park Island pink
More than 1000 kids and parents will dress in pink to promote positive sport behaviour.

'Bloody beating': Pair found guilty of Javon Aranui's manslaughter
The jury deliberated for almost three days in case where the victim had 16 head injuries.

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council rates will rise by 9.9%
A new targeted rate for Mangarau Stream also impacts 27,000 Hastings ratepayers.

Cat owner told her missing moggie had been found – it was a lie that cost her hundreds
'I was just so ecstatic that my cat had been found and I wasn’t thinking straight.'

'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's Bay
No winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.

One critically injured in ATV crash on rural property, WorkSafe at scene
Emergency services were called to Crownthorpe address on Thursday morning.

Hastings player wins First Division
They'll have to share the prize with six others.

Improving Māori health could boost Hawke’s Bay economy by $120m a year: study
'Hawke’s Bay’s working-age Māori aren’t accessing health care early enough.'

From farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptions
Sarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.

On The Up: 'We are living in peace' – concert celebrates Indian and Pakistani unity in Hawke's Bay
The Virsa Heritage Music Festival promotes peace and unity among cultures in Hawke's Bay.

Lindisfarne score nine tries against defending champions
Lindisfarne have three wins, chasing a cup presented by one of its most famous students.

'Take a calendar to time us, not a stopwatch': Three brothers, six new hips, one epic challenge
'We pulled each other through it, we are lucky as brothers.'

With his late nephew's photo on his back, nothing could stop Mark Bean scaling the Sky Tower
'He was a really neat kid, had a heart of gold, and he would've had a pretty good future.'

$115,000 worth of second division Lotto wins in Hawke's Bay
A Clive and a Napier store sold two big-winning tickets on Saturday.

Basketball: Two big wins in the deep south for Hawks
Seven games to go, and the Hawks are 5th in the rush for the top six for the playoffs.

Murder accused claims cyclist threw first punch: 'We never intended for him to die'
Isaiah Buchanan says those involved in fatal fight exchanged handshakes afterwards.

'Incredible role': The pioneering nurse helping victims of sexual violence
Lei Johnson was the first nurse practitioner to become an accredited forensic examiner.

John Jenkins: Plans to resume racing at Waipukurau and Hastings
Hastings racing is planned in time for the Hawke's Bay Spring Carnival next year.

Arrested man claims police beat him, then released him to walk 20km back to Napier
Cops say John Heremaia “actively and violently” resisted arrest, and assaulted an officer.

'Do the right thing': Mother's plea for justice in son's stabbing
Heartbreak continues for Kaea Karauria's family as teen's killer remains free.

Staffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?
Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending.