The connections of multiple Group winner La Crique have committed to a return trip to the Hawke`s Bay spring carnival after in-depth discussions and widespread monitoring of weather patterns.The mare finished a gallant third when... Read...
A police pursuit from Hastings to Napier following a break in early on Monday morning ended with four young people in custody and three of them facing an array of charges.A police spokeswoman said a 19-year-old man would appear... Read...
Kiwis are rushing into lucky Lotto stores ahead of tonight`s $20 million jackpot draw.Unichem Stortford Lodge Pharmacy in Hastings - which has been dubbed among the nation`s luckiest stores having sold more First Division-winning... Read...
Motorbike riders are beginning to gather to carry slain Hawke`s Bay teen Ariki Rigby to her public funeral in Hastings.Ariki will be farewelled with a `celebration of life` ceremony today – just under two weeks since a car in which... Read...
Watch the full Local Focus interview for Ana Apatu`s views on the region`s biggest issues, and our less important quickfire questions. Ana Apatu (Ngāti Kahungunu) is a member of the Hastings District Health Board, and has worked... Read...
Watch the full Local Focus interview for Sayeed Ahmed`s views on the region`s biggest issues, and our less important quickfire questions. Hawke`s Bay Muslim leader Sayeed Ahmed has decided to stand for Hastings District Council... Read...
Watch the full Local Focus interview for Maxine Boag`s views on the region`s biggest issues and our less important quick-fire questions Born and bred in Hastings, Maxine Boag is seeking her sixth term on the Napier City Council... Read...
An 86-year-old Hastings man has endured hours of surgery after being attacked by a dog on a street that saw him pass out from blood loss.John Berkhan recalled going for his usual walk on Cunningham Cres last Monday morning - initially... Read...
RUGBY The Miami Heat's caused a boilover in the first round of the NBA playoffs...beating the top ranked Celtics 111 to 101 in Boston to level their Eastern Conference series one-all More...
BUSINESS Cheaper citrus fruit may be on the way for shoppers More...