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Retirement village resident's death undiscovered for days
Richard Porter was discovered on September 19, but had passed away several days before.
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Police seek sightings of man prior to fatal crash
Police wan to talk to anyone who saw a man before he died in a crash in Napier last month.
Police name boy who died after fire
Ariki was a boy with a bright and promising future, says teacher.
Art group's focus on 'After the Deluge'
Humanity Painters' annual exhibition all about flood, with about 300 works.
Two children, three adults rushed to hospital after fire
Children as young as 8 had burns doused in water at scene of serious fire.
Witnesses sought to fatal crash following police pursuit
Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the car in the hours before the crash.
Maori MP concerned about voting process
Complaints about voting experiences for those on the Maori roll have been aired.
Blast-off! Rocket Lab announces second NZ test
Rockets to blast from northern Hawke's Bay again in the coming months.
Hawke's Bay paratyphoid cases rise
Hawke's Bay people hospitalised with typhoid-like fever increases to six.
NZTA unveils 13 options for Manawatu Gorge
The NZ Transport Agency has unveiled 13 options for the Manawatu Gorge.
Teens arrested after armed robbery
The incident left a customer badly shaken but uninjured.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Reformed drug addict speaks out after relapse
After 18 years clean Adrian Pritchard relapsed with meth.
Woman, daughter in 'nasty' home invasion
Two armed men struggled with two women before stealing a handbag.
Two wheels good
Donna McIntyre takes to the iWays and byways of Hawke's Bay for a festival of cycling.
DNA hit brings historic rape to court
A man is standing trial in the Napier District Court for a rape reported in 2003.
Armed police descend on Napier gang house
Search warrant at Ahuriri house yesterday draws a blank, with no arrests made.
Woman accused of club theft faces court
Police say Ana Lani Arnott had access to the sports club's accounts and funds.
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Lead singer for Kiwi reggae band dies age 29
Lead singer for NZ band Foundation, Alicia Kirkpatrick, has died.
Corrections fuelling job opportunities
Corrections wants more local employers to consider hiring former prisoners.
Heavens Bakery Taradale closes its doors
Heavens Bakery has closed the Taradale Store after operating there for 43 years.
Warmest weather since autumn to hit NZ
It's about to get hot but not everyone gets to enjoy the beach weather.
Man regrets 'idiot' paraglider stunt
Mark Lawrence fined $2000 after his son published video of low flight.
Hastings Boys' 1ST XV to be celebrated at parade
Hastings Boys' High School's victorious 1st XV will be in the Hastings Blossom Parade.
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Tsunami warning for NZ cancelled
The largest wave surge or "amplitude" of 35-40cm was recorded at the Chatham Islands.