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	Sat, 10 May 2025: Pakowhai Rd fire, Hastings: Porcelain bust of late husband found among the ruins NZ Herald - 10 May (NZ Herald) `For the unluckiest people, we are very lucky.` Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald General



	Fri, 9 May 2025: Hawke's Bay's climate future revealed - droughts, floods and more hot days RadioNZ - 9 May (RadioNZ) Hastings District Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Fri, 9 May 2025: NZ Music Month lights up Hastings with music trail and pop-up club NZ Herald - 9 May (NZ Herald) Nine venues host the Heretaunga Hastings Music Trail on May 10 and 18. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald General



	Thu, 8 May 2025: Police identify man who died in Hastings crash Stuff.co.nz - 8 May (Stuff.co.nz) The fatal accident was in the early afternoon, and involved one vehicle. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Thu, 8 May 2025: Tirau crash victim named as 79-year-old Nancy Smith from Hastings NZ Herald - 8 May (NZ Herald) Emergency services responded late on April 10. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald General



	Tue, 6 May 2025: Dirt bike riders on Hastings streets will cause more crashes without a crackdown, residents fear NZ Herald - 6 May (NZ Herald) `It`s a shame it takes an innocent person to get hurt for something to happen.` Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald General



	Mon, 5 May 2025: Emergency services battling building fire in Hastings Stuff.co.nz - 5 May (Stuff.co.nz) A police spokesperson said they were helping with road closures. The road is closed between Duke Street and Frederick Street. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mon, 5 May 2025: Building fire on Pakowhai Road, Hastings RadioNZ - 5 May (RadioNZ) The road between Duke Street and Frederick Street has been closed. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Mon, 5 May 2025: Pakowhai Rd closed as firefighters battle Hastings building fire NZ Herald - 5 May (NZ Herald) Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area if possible. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald General



	Mon, 5 May 2025: Councillor steps down to focus on her health and wellbeing Stuff.co.nz - 5 May (Stuff.co.nz) Why Hastings District councillor Eileen Lawson stepped down to focus on her wellbeing. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General