Hawke's Bay crews battle two large vegetation fires amid high winds

Cat snatched from porch prompts calls for stricter roaming dog laws

For two Hastings cat owners, any change would be too late. But they’re determined to speak up in the hope that a crackdown gains traction.

Couple charged – home, drift car seized after Hawke's Bay drug raids

The pair face multiple charges after police seized methamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis, firearms, cash and assets including a home, drift car and motorbike.

Man arrested after alleged assaults in Flaxmere

One was taken to hospital in a critical condition, and another was suffering stab wounds following the alleged assaults yesterday morning.

'Flatting for seniors' housing project declined Govt funding

It was expected to cost about $3.2 million to $3.5 million, with the committee seeking capital funding from the Government to cover much of the cost.