'Good progress': Police ‘confident’ of finding those who murdered teen
Three months have now passed since 18yo Ariki Rigby's body was set alight in a car.
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Lifeguards to move from dangerous beach in bid to stop people swimming there
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Mid-December reopening for Ravensdown plant building after fire
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Outfield to be a musical cacophony as 37 acts descend on Hawke’s Bay
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National's Katie Nimon confirmed to run again for Napier seat in 2023
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Napier homicide victim named, arrest made
34-year-old Arohaina Henare died on Friday morning.
'Anger, pain and grief': Life sentence brings end to murder case
Second Mongrel Mob member sentenced for life for Peter Lui murder.
Concern about compounding effect of recent violent crime
Three homicides in three months and three shootings in two months.
Homicide probe: Woman found dead, police search for suspect
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'The worst place in the world to build a city'
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Mum given less than 48 hours notice of disabled son’s move from home of 20 years
Illnesses and difficulty recruiting forced short-notice closure of Paul's home.
Football team has points to prove and secure
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Video: Pair set fire to family-owned restaurant with firework
Incredible video shows moment a pair attempted to burn down a popular Napier restaurant.
Stolen car found in Napier's harbour earlier used in ram-raid
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Teen’s ‘cruel’ murder: Police ‘confident’ of catching those who killed Ariki Rigby
Police renew calls for information into teenager Ariki Rigby's brutal killing.
McLean Park readies for cricket after rock adventure
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Flight of the Condor: Former Chile rugby captain now proudly a Magpie
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'The risk of wildfire is real': Firefighters urge fireworks caution
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Yacht sinks 5m to bottom of Meeanee Quay
The vessel was retrieved from the water by divers.
Appeal for sighting of 'car driving at speed' before Napier fatal crash
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Code-swapper: Speedy Leopard pounces after sporting switch
Former top domestic cricket player tosses in bat for football's National League.
Sports action and carnival fun
Action packed Saturday with sports events and a street carnival
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