Six fire trucks are battling a blaze in Hastings at an old Watties-owned building that is under demolition. Read...

Six fire crews are battling the blaze. Read...

Smoke can be seen billowing in the area. Read...

Councillor criticises his own council for its lack of communication and says the effect on property prices could be significant. Read...

The Hastings District Council’s fine sweeper - a camera-covered car that catches out overstaying parkers - has snapped more than 5000 vehicles in five months. Read...

Hawke’s Bay councils have set their rates for 2025/26, with the biggest increase of 15% at Hastings District Council, while Wairoa has the lowest at 5.2%. Read...

Jayde Winter Santana Staples died following a crash in Hastings on May 11. Read...

The Hastings District Council is considering opening Splash Planet - which is primarily a water park - during the off season as a destination playground. Read...

Police will be closely monitoring the movements of a gang funeral travelling from Napier through to Hastings on Wednesday morning. Read...

Three are in hospital and another was treated at the scene following blazes in Dunedin, Hastings and Levin. Read...