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Hastings robber faces 14 years in jail

A Hastings robber has been given a statutory three-strikes warning after admitting robbing the Karamu Road Dairy at knifepoint.

Iwi wade into Hawke's Bay water issue

Hawke's Bay iwi Ngāti Kahungunu say it warned authorities for decades about the risk of water contamination.

One seriously injured in Hastings fire

A person has suffered serious burns to their body in a house fire in Hastings last night.

Gastro outbreak cost businesses $80,000

Market view statistics during the gastro outbreak showed about an $80,000 drop in retail and hospitality spend.

Spring heating up Bay property market

Hawke's Bay's property market is going from strength to strength, with median prices and sales volumes rising, and days to sell reducing. The

Man charged over aggravated robbery

A man charged with the aggravated robbery of a King St sports bar and TAb will appear in the Hastings District Court on Thursday.

Havelock North school walks for water

A group of Havelock North Intermediate students now know what it's like to trek for water. Room 6, led by Karen Stephenson, yesterday

Holiday park assault victim stabbed

A 23-year-old man who was assaulted at a Hawke's Bay holiday park was stabbed with a knife, police confirmed today.

Driver in death plunge had meth in blood

The driver of a deathly cliff plunge had methamphetamine in his blood and was trying to stop another car from passing at the time.

Boil water notice remains for Pahiatua

Despite two negative E.coli tests from the source of Pahiatua's water yesterday afternoon, residents still need to boil their water. "Although

Gastro: Cost to council past $700,000

The Havelock North water contamination crisis could cost more than $700,000 of ratepayers' money. In a Hastings District council

Perfect mix: shopping and women

From fashion, crafts, to mini makeovers, there was something for Hawke's Bay women of all ages at the Women's Lifestyle Expo. After

Hawks fans strike gold

For only a gold coin, fans can watch Hawke's Bay's premier basketball team next season. Yesterday, Hawks Basketball franchise chairman

Water debacle: Walking their talk

Two men vying for a seat on Hastings District Council are determined to show authorities "enough is enough" with a march following

A third of Bay students play truant

A third of Hawke's Bay students failed to attend school regularly last year. Ministry of Education figures showed 67.3 per cent of

Inaction on sewer spill irks resident

A sewerage manhole, which overflowed on to the grass berm in Havelock North three weeks ago, had only just been cleaned up by council

Faulty test may have led to outbreak

A faulty test may be why Hastings District Council was unaware for five days that the Havelock North water supply was contaminated. In

Court lets Lennox leave death row

Courts let dangerous American pitbull terrier cross live after nine months on death row. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT