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On The Up - Volunteering from home: The trend adding even more value to NZ's $4b industry
Helping others remotely has surged since the Covid pandemic.

‘Never say never': Former Labour MP Stuart Nash on NZ First candidacy rumours
'I have an immense amount of respect for Winston Peters.'

'Something for everyone': Napier Lego show brings creativity to life
The Hawke’s Bay Brick Show features 86 exhibitors displaying Lego creations.

'Have a good life': Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer
Murdered woman's family and supporters turn out in force for Napier court sentencing.

'Felt very honoured': EIT valedictorian's journey from chef to nurse
Kayla Hughes is graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing and as one of two valedictorians.

Killed over a T-shirt: Gang member to be sentenced for hammer murder of teen
Heremaia killed the 18-year-old with two hammer blows to the head in 2022

On The Up - 'Knight in high-vis': Truckie stops busy traffic to help woman in mobility scooter
Leon Thompson thought he might 'cop a bit of abuse'. Now he's a social media hero.

Two-car crash sparks fire, power outage for Napier suburb
The crash occurred at Osier Rd and McKeefry Ave at around 9.05am.

Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life
A head start in race against blood cancer.

Ariki Rigby’s killer under protective custody after jailhouse ‘hit’ put out on him
Ariki Rigby's murderer says inmates make serious threats of physical violence towards him.

Captain Fantastic: How Jim Hoyle became a Napier City Rovers legend
The team remain unbeaten as the captain reaches a massive milestone.

Concept for new $20m regional park in Hawke's Bay revealed after 'challenges'
The park would be developed on Lagoon Farm, under an airport flight path.

Development company in liquidation owing $4m, owner disputes debt
Hikanui Capital was facing three Environment Court charges, which have been withdrawn.

'Gone forever': Beloved rugby stalwart killed by careless driver
The judge said cars are 'deadly machines' and motorists need to drive safely.

Perfume thieves in Napier caught on CCTV and phone cameras
They took some scents, but there wasn't much sense to it, shop owners say.

Annual concert last held in 2007 returns to Hawke’s Bay
Collapse of the Timeless Summer Tour has led to the return of a gig full of 'nostalgia'.

Forecasters keeping eye on 100km/h gusts expected for Hawke’s Bay
There is a high chance the watch will be upgraded to a warning.

One man’s years-long quest to rid Mahia of rubbish: ‘We can all help - we just need to start’
David Waihaki removed four tonnes of rubbish from Mahia in 18 months.

A win by three-thousandths of a second decides Meeanee meeting
'Yes, they don’t get much closer than that. I’m pretty happy.'

When cancer met Mr Positive’s punch: ‘It’s your attitude that determines your altitude’
'You’ve got to have a reason to live. And I have many.'

How John Scott’s design philosophy shapes a new generation of architects
Hana Scott applies her grandfather’s principles to design modular housing.