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Kiri Allan speaks on Meka Whaitiri meeting; waka-jumping law not triggered
The bombshell news was confirmed by Meka Whaitiri this morning.
Hot shots: Goals aplenty as Rovers surge up the points table
Attack on form as top-of-table teams beckon for Napier City Rovers.
Second serious crash involving teens in stolen vehicle in less than 48 hours
Four people were injured, including one seriously, in an early morning crash.
Cyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone future
It was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.
Central Hockey ramping up in week three of the season
Unichem Central Prem Women were up against the Brayden Coldicutt Bay Independent Women.
Robertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homes
Cyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.
They gave their luxury house away for free. It's now sold for $3m+
Val and Dick Bradshaw's parting gift for Hawke's Bay will help the region for generations.
Drinking water tests clear of ‘forever’ chemicals
Tests come back clear over possible water contamination with 'forever chemicals'.
Opinion: Govt can’t keep skimping on rural mental health in cyclone recovery plan
Rural communities have persistently been delivered poorer mental health services.
Access issues and mental health toll persisting for cyclone-hit farmers
Farmers are dealing with kilometres of broken fencing which will be expensive to fix.
Napier's Pat Magill - saint or stirrer?
Pat Magill, social justice campaigner extraordinaire, lived all his 96 years in Napier
Craig Cooper: Haere ra, Hawke's Bay
If the opportunity arose, I would probably have lived in Hastings St.
Tech drawing away in Premier rugby
Four matches to go for a repeat of last year's triumph, but Tech are in the box seat.
Napier considering proposal for new 255-home subdivision
A resource consent application was lodged with the council earlier this year.
Drug dealer jailed despite rehab efforts and apology
Judge orders "working capital" of drugs business be forfeited to the Crown.
Football: Young Kiwi prospect putting in the hard yards on and off the pitch
When the full-time whistle blows, Alex Mort starts thinking about heading to work.
‘We’ll be fighting it’: Red-stickered residents dig in as cyclone decisions delayed
Some cyclone-impacted residents have no intention to leave their land.
Students to return to Eskdale school for the first time since Cyclone Gabrielle
The primary school kids are now back in class, almost two months after the cyclone struck.
Couple upping mortgage after cyclone-damaged property ineligible for Govt fund
The pair fear other lifestyle block owners will be in a similar predicament.
Waipatiki Holiday Park nears re-opening date
Months of back-breaking work will hopefully pay off for Shane and Fay Ashforth.
Napier’s Sunken Gardens upgrade nearly finished
Works have been ongoing on the Sunken Gardens in Napier.
Cyclone relief exhibition to support artistic community
A minimum of 10 per cent of proceeds will be donated to the Waiohiki Arts Community Trust.
Flood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debris
The community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.
Father’s war diaries spark POW book
Included in those interviews are two Hawke’s Bay men who survived ‘death marches’.
Emphatic Rovers return to winning ways, next stop Wembley
Sharp-shooters fire as Central League football action heats up
Craig Cooper: Napier ram-raid solution is not a load of bollards
Opinion: The Aqua and Demio are the stolen cars of choice. How do we stop them ramming?
New wardrobe for any woman in need
Dress for Success gets women ready for challenging situations with new wardrobe.
Name suppression lapses for Darcy Strickland murder accused
Two men are to face trial in the High Court next February.
Violent offender clocked at 133kmh before attempted carjacking in ‘horrific’ drive to victim
Brody Gray's dangerous driving led to a crash and then an attempted carjacking.
Review: Show has all the ingredients for a great night’s entertainment
The cast of 38 did not miss a beat.
Top building apprentice still beaming
Apprentice Daniel Harvey has claimed the title of Napier’s champion at building heats.
Central League MVP out to end the pain game
A key Napier City Rovers player on the frustration of not turning strong games into wins.
Napier’s Ocean Spa to re-open in less than a month
New and improved public pools set to open in May.