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Shopper trespassed from New World supermarket after taking photos of blocked fire exit

'I was followed through the store ... before they trespassed me at the checkout.'

'Huge impact': The farmer surrounded by pines on every side

'The pine trees are taking over - there is not much farmland left.'

Sweet dreams become reality for home baker

Ruby Fogarty has gone from making cakes at home to owning a store in Waipukurau.

Cops execute 13 search warrants to seize gang patches worn at Mongrel Mob leader's funeral, 11 arrested

'The arrests today are a clear reminder police are committed to enforcing legislation.'

Break out the butter: Cafe starts contest to find best scone ever

'I would like, if we find something great, to put it on the menu.'

How smart water meters uncovered unseen leaks in Hastings

The meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.

Minor injuries after all-terrain vehicle incident near Cape Kidnappers beach

Police borrowed side-by-side off-road vehicle to access the patient.

Taming the traffic snake: Waipukurau woman aims to revolutionise local carpooling

More than 60% of residents get income from outside the district, and the traffic shows.

Rowland Smith warms up for Golden Shears with Hawke's Bay win

“They would have jumped a bit when they saw him turn up,” said one woolshed veteran.

Farmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priority

Staff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.

‘Carnival atmosphere’: Napier’s bumper crowds smash expectations for Hurricanes, World Tri Cup

'We initially had a target of about 8000, and we well and truly went past that.'

Rescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open day

The event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.

Vehicle swerves to avoid police spikes, crashes into car parked beside school sports fields

The crash ended a man's escape after he demanded cash from a nearby store, police say.

Debt hits $4.2m: Liquidator reveals further debts owed by car and boat dealer

A potential sale of the business, to help pay off debts, did not eventuate.

Builder appointed to complete half-finished Napier apartments amid death of developer

Gemco has been tasked with completing the troubled project.

'I have no words': World Triathlon Cup stunner in Napier

The Napier Tri Festival concluded with two stunning races in equally stunning conditions.

Migrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not exist

The eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.

‘Borrowed time’: Peter Beckett’s final days in Central America

Former Napier councillor sick for 'some time' – mercy dash details revealed.