Tills are ringing in this district with $70m spend
For the first time Hastings retail spending has topped $70m over three months.
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Rovers grind down Stop Out in Napier
Napier City Rovers had to toil but eventually broke down Stop Out's resolve in Napier.
Rare fungus sprouts in perfect autumn conditions
The pukurau gave Waipukurau part of its name but is not so often seen today.
Students become servants for a day to give back to community
The event was created by Lindisfarne College a decade ago and provides benefits all round.
Blues take three points in so-so clash
Napier City Rovers need to find consistency if they are to claim the Central League crown.
Police name victim of Havelock North crash
Havelock North crash victim remembered as "fantastic mum".
Pitch controversy punctuates Suburbs' win
Havelock North Wanderers make most of heavy underfoot against Suburbs in Chatham Cup loss.
Now that's cricket! Ray Mettrick gets QSM in Queen's Birthday Honours
Havelock North man Ray Mettrick received a Queen's Service Medal for services to cricket.
Watch: Te Mata Peak track protests continue
Protesters gathered outside Craggy Range for a second consecutive weekend.
Track row: Iwi boss blasts 'racist charge of lycra brigade'
"The track has ... driven a chasm in our community", writes Ngahiwi Tomoana.
Protest at Craggy Range over trail backtrack
Protest organiser Rose Mohi said the winery had reneged on its promise to restore land.
Leadership skills taught by NZ Young Farmers course
Leadership skills a focus for students at the Young Farmers Raising the Standards course.
Controversial Te Mata track to stay?
Craggy Range denies Environmental Defence Society claims it is misleading the public.
Third male in court after aggravated robbery
The 22-year-old was the third offender arrested in relation to the incident.
Local Focus: Housing for Arataki Holiday Park
Arataki Holiday Park has been sold to a developer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wanderers wallop Wairarapa to claim points
New Solomon Island signing Gagame Feni scores hattrick of goals in Wanderers' first win.
The busiest railway with the smallest passengers
Keirunga Park is a feature of a Hawke's Bay childhood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The best rail trip
Keirunga Park Railway in Havelock North is the busiest in the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Rovers wallop Karori; Havelock North lose
Napier City Rovers show they will be a force to be reckoned with in premier winter league.
Forty-year-old plumbing apprentice wins scholarship
At 40 and seeking job for the future, Tom Walls tried a plumbing apprenticeship.
Local Focus: Don't Blame Māori says kaumātua
Waimarama kaumātua says iwi upset over the Te Mata track was not the reason for the decision to remove it. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Weather holds up moling operation
Marton contracting business finds most soil too hard to mole plough this summer
Local Focus: The man who crosses the same bridge 30 times a day
The only way to get truck trailers across is by tractor! Made with funding from NZ On Air.
District plan options tabled in response to Te Mata track fallout
Council to consider changes to district plan to recognise cultural importance Te Mata Peak
Gravely ill teen's dying wish fulfilled
Tyler Holdsworth, 18, flies to Los Angeles today to fulfil his final wish.
Local Focus: DIY Suburban Oasis
The Karituwhenua Stream Reserve in Havelock North began as an erosion-control measure, but has become the best little walk in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Neglected drain made over
A neighbourhood project is paying dividends. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Summer Hacks: Home security while on holiday
How to keep your home safe in summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Summer Hacks: Home security while on holiday
How to keep your home safe in summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gym owner aspires to create a Te Mata Peak forest
Hastings gym owner putting portion of membership fees toward goal of planting 500 trees.
Business woman humbled to receive honour
A Havelock North woman has received an honour for services to Maori and education.
Craggy Range to remove Te Mata Peak track and restore land
Winery backs down - and will restore famous hillside to original condition.
Local Focus: Freedom and hitchhiking
Paragliding from Te Mata Peak and thumbing it home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Locus Focus: Freedom and hitchhiking
Paragliding from Te Mata Peak and thumbing it home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.