'Mixed emotions': Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst not seeking re-election
She has led the council since 2017. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Thu, 29 May 11:25pm On the Up: Hastings IronMaori Marae Wero 2025 - three brothers with six hip replacements between them tackle challenge
'We pulled each other through it, we are lucky as brothers.'
© 2025 NZ Herald Mon, 26 May 4:05pm Raceday return could bring Waipukurau a financial boost, next Hastings racing Spring Carnival is in 2026
The return of racing to Hawke's Bay is expected to be a big boost for Waipukurau.
© 2025 NZ Herald Thu, 22 May 3:45pm Racing in Hawke’s Bay: Waipukurau racing returning in November, Hastings by spring 2026
Racing in Hastings was shut down suddenly during the 2024 Spring Carnival.
© 2025 NZ Herald Wed, 21 May 7:15pm Police officers recall conversation with Javon Aranui just after he received fatal beating in Hastings
Javon Aranui was rushed to hospital in an ambulance but died the next day.
© 2025 NZ Herald Tue, 20 May 6:15pm Isiah Buchanan and Ahere Gillies on trial for murder of Javon Aranui in Hastings
Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.
© 2025 NZ Herald Mon, 19 May 6:15pm Worker threatened with weapon as two Hawke’s Bay bottle stores robbed
The first robbery was in Napier about 5.10pm, the second soon afterwards in Hastings.
© 2025 NZ Herald Thu, 15 May 9:25am Fire crews tackle Flaxmere house fire, residents taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere.
© 2025 NZ Herald Tue, 13 May 10:55am Hastings Deputy Mayor Tania Kerr stepping down after long tenure
'I'll be able to spend my evenings talking to my husband instead of reading papers.'
© 2025 NZ Herald Mon, 12 May 2:25pm Hastings e-scooter crash leaves man critically injured
The crash occurred near Hastings Library.
© 2025 NZ Herald Mon, 12 May 10:55am One dead, another seriously injured in Hastings crash
Police said one of the drivers died at the scene of the two-vehicle collision, while the other was transported to hospital in a serious condition.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Sun, 11 May 9:35am David Seymour backs watercress seller facing $600 council fee
Minister for Regulation, Act leader David Seymour, is backing a Hastings watercress seller who he says shouldn't be shut down.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Sat, 10 May 6:55am Hawke's Bay's climate future revealed - droughts, floods and more hot days
Hastings District
© 2025 RadioNZ Fri, 9 May 2:25pm NZ Music Month lights up Hastings with music trail and pop-up club
Nine venues host the Heretaunga Hastings Music Trail on May 10 and 18.
© 2025 NZ Herald Fri, 9 May 11:25am Tirau crash victim named as 79-year-old Nancy Smith from Hastings
Emergency services responded late on April 10.
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The mystery of the strange light seen over NZ skies may be solved
Stuff readers sent in photos on Thursday morning that showed what resembled a bright object over New Plymouth and Hastings.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Thu, 29 May 5:25pm Local Elections 2025: Malcolm Dixon retires from Hastings council to focus on family
Hastings councillor Malcolm Dixon retires after 12 years to spend more time with family.
© 2025 NZ Herald Thu, 22 May 10:45am Coroner releases findings into death of Hemi James Rapaea in Hawke’s Bay car crash
Police never charged anyone after Hemi Rapaea's death on SH2, south of Hastings, in 2016.
© 2025 NZ Herald Wed, 21 May 5:15am  Hastings: Rescue kitten faces life-or-death surgery, SPCA seeks support
Hastings miracle kitten survives alone and blind, before SPCA intervention.
© 2025 NZ Herald Sat, 17 May 7:25am Hastings: Plans for $2.5m inner-city development for vibrant living
The project includes housing, commercial spaces, and a public car park.
© 2025 NZ Herald Wed, 14 May 2:25pm City’s long-serving deputy mayor stepping down to ‘take a breather’
Hastings District Council deputy mayor Tania Kerr says she plans to spend evenings talking to her husband rather than reading council papers.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Mon, 12 May 4:25pm  Hastings crash leaves one dead, another seriously injured
Emergency services were called to Southampton Street West, near the King Street South intersection, at about 12.20am.
© 2025 RadioNZ Sun, 11 May 9:55am Fatal Hastings crash: One dead, another seriously injured overnight
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the accident.
© 2025 NZ Herald Sun, 11 May 9:25am Pakowhai Rd fire, Hastings: Porcelain bust of late husband found among the ruins
'For the unluckiest people, we are very lucky.'
© 2025 NZ Herald Sat, 10 May 6:25am  Police identify man who died in Hastings crash
The fatal accident was in the early afternoon, and involved one vehicle.
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