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22-year-old woman in hospital after serious assault
A young woman is in hospital following a serious assault in Camberley, Hastings.
Hastings mayoral candidate promises water filter funding
Incumbent mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says the move's impractical and a potential health risk.
20-minute hand trap nightmare: 'Unsafe' sausage company fined $210,000
The worker suffered a broken wrist and degloved the back of a hand, requiring skin grafts.
Horror death: Worked sucked into machinery, employer fined $367,000
The company was fined more than $350,000.
The Kids Sing: Choir contest hits right note
Primary and intermediate school choirs sing to impress at Hastings Intermediate School.
Squash: Joyce collects four wins at world champs
Joyce will place bigger emphasis on nutrition before and after games
Flaxmere can do better, says council candidate
"I understand the realities and struggles many are faced with in daily life."
Man 'pressured to drop sex charges' against Hastings man, court hears
Mark Alexander Smith is on trial, accused of perverting the course of justice.
Otane, Napier Girls peaking just in time for Super 8 semifinals
It's Otane v Huia and NGHS v All In during the semifinals of Super 8 netball this Friday.
Rugby: Errors costly for Hastings Boys' High in Super 8 final
Hastings lineout work needs plenty of attention
Rugby: Hastings Boys' High prop keen on Fakatava's path
Tongan prop is just as good in classroom as on field
Things to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend
There's plenty to do this weekend in Hawke's Bay.
Door open to inner-city living in Hastings
"We are making progress to bring this vision to life, making our city a vibrant hub."
How Denmark keeps its water free of chlorine, and how Hawke's Bay could
In Denmark they pay $3/cubic metre. In Hawke's Bay we pay about 70 cents.
Opinion: Recycling rules rile
What will I do with all the plastic containers I already have for recycling?
Waimarama farmer in bid for Hastings District Council seat
Sophie Siers has been nominated by outgoing councillor George Lyons.
Driver of stolen car hits two people at sports park
A driver of a stolen vehicle is in custody after allegedly hitting two people.
A purrfect ending for Juno - the cat with no back paws
"She clung on to my shoulder and purred. She didn't want me to put her down."
St John stops letters calling for donations 'in memory' of dead patients
'I am at a stage in grieving where I am still waiting for David to come home.'
Gale force winds expected for Hawke's Bay south of Hastings
MetService issues severe weather watch for Friday as cold snap brings big winds.
'Large scale change' coming for EIT, after Govt announces mega polytechnic plan
EIT will be part of one mega polytech that replaces all 16 polytechs around the country.
Silver Ferns' defence was solid in game of injury, illness
Dr Melinda Parnell, of Hastings, had her finger on the pulse of the sizzling Silver Ferns.
Blow-up planetarium out of this world
"It's great to be able to go into Flaxmere and offer it to the kids."
'Team Flaxmere': Councillors Henare O'Keefe and Jacoby Poulain announce joint campaign
Flaxmere councillors Henare O'Keefe and Jacoby Poulain announce their joint campaign.
28,000 trees in two days: Hastings pop-up orchard is an engineering feat
6665 towering wooden posts, 472km of wire. Apatu Farms has gone all out, and fast.
Swell hammers Hawke's Bay but surfers happy
Hawke's Bay swell hammers the coast. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Surf's up for Hawke's Bay
A four metre swell hammers the Hawke's Bay Coast. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Things to do this weekend in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events on this weekend.
Shell-shock: More than 300 people caught illegally taking kaimoana from Hawke's Bay beaches
More than 4000 paua illegally taken during past four years in Hawke's Bay.
Hawke's Bay cat with no back paws: Juno needs a safe forever home
Juno's umbilical cord may have wrapped around feet in the womb, cutting off blood supply.
Māori legend inspires Hawke's Bay WOW garment
Hastings designer has ninth garment accepted by show.
Life on the edge: Inside a home swamped by the sea
Pebbles rattle like cicadas as they line up for another punch at Shirley Coker's house.
Eight dogs involved in stock attacks, six owners charged
Six dog owners have been charged over a spate of dog attacks on stock around Hastings.