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Hawke's Bay's shocking family violence record
Hawke's Bay police are called out to up to 150 domestic violence incidents a week.

The district has had 19 road deaths this year
"At the end of the day it's people making mistakes," - Dan Foley, NZ Police.

Public cries of 'shame' as council votes on Onekawa pools
Public cries 'shame', as council votes against re-consulting on Napier aquatic centre.

Tourism facing unprecedented summer crowds
Moves afoot to reduce overcrowding over summer.

Iwi suggests acquiring stake in Napier Port
Iwi head wants to guarantee the port stays local.

Spanish city treated to impromptu kapa haka
Group from St Joseph's Māori Girls' College performed in front of thousands in Barcelona.

From pro rugby hopeful, to meth user, to violent crime to a prison cell
Jordan Stratton-Pineaha and an accomplice barged into a sleepout armed with a knife.

Christmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for some
Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south

Ready to Rent programme opening the doors to housing
The Hawke's Bay Ready to Rent programme aims to upskill tenants.

Things to do this weekend
Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events on this weekend.

Hastings teen jailed for stabbing man six times
Robbers aged 12 to 18 years carried a knife, an iron bar, and a wheel brace.

HB alpine skier Piera Hudson adds another crown in China
Sub-zero temperatures or not, Piera Hudson is warming up to the task just fine in China.

Firefighters calendars for 2019 feature cancer kids
Firefighters' Child Cancer Foundation calendars have heartwarming family feel to them.

Hawke's Bay leads three-waters review
Hawke's Bay will review its three-waters infrastructure, with a report expected in June.

Scalping happens because concert tickets are too cheap - economist
Ticket scalping is a direct result of cheaper prices an economist says.

Best of the Bay for New Year's Eve in Napier
Soundshell to host celebrations as Hawke's Bay welcomes the New Year.

Family reunion brings together cousins from all over the world
Unions and reunions thrill Scarrott descendants who converge on Napier from around world.

Hawke's Bay author releases ninth book
Mainly Napier, Hastings stories in new book, but some from Waipukurau, Waipawa and Wairoa.

Australian author connects with Lamason team
Cruise ship passenger a contributor to Phil Lamason story.

Talking Point: New Napier pool plan 'flawed'
By Tony Jeffery, Kirsten Wise, Larry Dallimore, Maxine Boag, Api Tapine, Richard McGrath.

Retail in good heart ahead of Christmas
CBD retailers experiencing pre-Christmas consumer spending boost.

Women's Refuges appeal for Christmas cheer
The Hastings and Napier Women's Refuges are asking for community support during Christmas.

Cricket: Furlong Cup run drought big issue
Hawke's Bay senior men adopt must-win attitude after shaky stints in Furlong Cup cricket.

Napier Port hearings kick off ... sort of
No-show submitters derail the hearings on the future of Napier Port.

Violent robber tells owner of vehicle 'you're in my car'
It was supposed to be a car theft. Now it's robbery, maximum penalty 14 years.

Inquisitive cop finds sex offender
A policeman looking for the girl caught David Bernard Taylor pulling up his trousers.

Napier council committed to fixing pollution
Napier City Council claims it's committed to fixing pollution in Pandora Pond