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Hawke's Bay's retail spending soars, outstripping NZ average

The influx of spending was felt relatively evenly across the board benefiting all regions.

'NZ's fastest slide': Kids stoked with new $1.7m Hastings playground

Mania ensued as hundreds of kids, parents and even a few councillors gave it a go.

Former cook creates Christmas feast for fellow residents

Retired cook spreads cheer amongst fellow council flats residents.

Spy in the sky: Drones the new tool in burglars' arsenal

A former burglar has revealed a new tool being used by criminals - drones.

Flaxmere singer in final five of Tomorrow People competition

Mahina Lawrence is down to the final five to become the new Tomorrow People lead singer.

Water Central proposal dropped before work even starts

The work is part of the Hastings District Council's Long Term Plan 2018-2028.

Hastings CBD is set to get a bit of a facelift with new pasta bar coming in the new year

The new pasta bar will be called Sazio, which means "full, satisfied" in Italian.

'Going to get very bad': Sales time at big shopping centre, and one way out's closed

Asbestos exposure risk means Sir James Wattie Pl remains closed to the public.

Old boys clash to celebrate life of humble champion

Former national league players to return to Bay for tribute match.

Lowe's Lake set to be filled next year after Hastings District Council stormwater decision

A budget of $2m has been proposed for the district council to carry out the work.

Bay helicopter crew assist after Whakaari/White Island tragedy

Crew clocked off at 2am after exhausting, emotionally draining day.

Wise heads battle over Napier absence from DHB

Napier lost its hospital. Now it doesn't have anyone on the health board either

Hit and run: Car located after man pushed baby to safety before being struck

Three struck when car 'on the wrong side of the road' mounted footpath, police say.

Kevin Atkinson dropped as chairman for Hawke's Bay in DHB shakeup

Kevin Atkinson is overlooked after re-election on the basis he'd be reappointed chairman.

Fatal Napier-Taupo crash: Heroic truckie burned trying to save life of motorcyclist

Motorbike rider dies in fiery crash on "unforgiving" road despite efforts of hero truckie.

Hawke's Bay's Uber desert: Taxi companies haven't been dented by ridesharing app's launch

"I think it'd take longer to get an Uber than to call a taxi."

New Eastern District Police Headquarters opens in Hastings

"No bars, no grilles, this is a building for the community."

Lowe's Lake to go? Council proposes $2m fill-in fix

Councils propose to work together to fill Lowe's Lake and improve stormwater.