Stories from Hastings · New Zealand

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 55 km west of Hastings, New Zealand.

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 25 km south-east of Hastings, New Zealand. The tremor was recorded at a depth of 21.8 kilometers and registered a Modified Mercalli Intensity of III (Weak). A minor earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale was registered in New Zealand.

A rural community in Central Hawkes Bay is recovering after flooding destroyed fencing and culverts. The source did not specify the exact extent of the property damage. The event occurred in the Hawkes Bay region.

Two people were hospitalized following a reported stabbing on Kiwi Street in Hastings. One victim is in critical condition and the other is in moderate condition. Police confirmed that one person has been arrested in connection with the incident.