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Teenager fights for the future of Napier aquarium
Teenagers should have a say in important community asset, she argues.

State tenant nails windows shut to protect himself from gang intimidation
Kāinga Ora says it is urgently trying to relocate a man nailing windows of his place shut.

Top guns line up for McLean Park finals
Hastings and Taradale into Maddison Trophy final

Kids CAN in the school holidays
CAN is the place to send your creative kids these school holidays.

Landmark government offices open in Napier in August
It's the biggest shift of government department staff in Napier in three decades.

Hawke's Bay's club rugby's big days in the sun - in mid-winter
A big festival of club rugby is brewing at the park

Hastings restaurant on the hunt for hospo staff
"I have my own place now and am very proud of what we're doing," Laura Crespi of Sazio.

Oilfish a surprise catch for Hawke's Bay fisherman
The swordfish stayed away, but there were still bluenose, hapuka ... and an oilfish.

Napier foodbanks set to benefit from generous shoppers
"We are hoping by the time the campaign ends to get to 1000 cans."

Convoy of stolen Mazda Demios sparks night of drama in Hawke's Bay
"We have been aware of social media encouraging the taking of motor vehicles."

'We've got a problem': Wairoa mayor speaks out as town ranked third in meth use
Hawke's Bay grim meth reality: three cities are ranked above national average for use.

Shiver me timbers: Coldest night of the year in store for Hawke's Bay
Weather warning: Sub-zero temperatures are set to hit the region.

Passion for fashion and cars: Local women sew up upholstery awards
Two Hawke's Bay women acing the field of upholstering cars.

Ahuriri settlement near - 170 years in the making
A dozen MPs address parliament as Ahuriri claims bill passes another stage.

Racing: Raucous gave connections a scare before decisive win
A round up of the week's racing

Big day for the Pirates in Hawke's Bay club rugby
Last chance for semi-finals hopefuls

'Makes amalgamation look like a tea party': Bay leaders dubious about water reforms
Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker said there could be significant cost savings.

Napier murderer jailed again for drug offences
Second time on parole and now jailed for a second time for drug offences.

Hawke's Bay children in intensive care as winter virus hits
"It's very important that sick children are kept warm at home."

Hawke's Bay beekeeping legend wins 'unsung hero' award
"Nothing really special, just long years of helping out," John Berry says of his service.

Man accused of stealing patch of dying Outlaws leader granted bail
Man charged over the death of Outlaws leader Peter Lui in Napier has been granted bail.

Settled weather on the way for Hawke's Bay, but drive with caution
Temperatures set to stay at the 14C to 15C mark for rest of the week.

Team mascot lands team in trouble after sideline behaviour
Defence! Defence! Where's the defence?

Napier mayor responds to traffic calming opposition
At least seven more projects to be completed by the end of the year

Wind hits Hawke's Bay, snow and big waves coming
Strong winds knocked out power to about 500 homes.

Pania of the Reef model 'Aunty Mei' has wish come true
Pania was a beautiful maiden who lived in the sea

Hawke's Bay to be hit by cold blast
A cold front of air from the Antarctic Ice Shelf will come across New Zealand