Cat owner told her missing moggie had been found – it was a lie that cost her hundreds
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'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's Bay
No winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.
One critically injured in ATV crash on rural property, WorkSafe at scene
Emergency services were called to Crownthorpe address on Thursday morning.
New partners sought after sudden closure of Napier bar and restaurant
Good George parts ways with its Napier site owner, which is in voluntary liquidation.
Improving Māori health could boost Hawke’s Bay economy by $120m a year: study
'Hawke’s Bay’s working-age Māori aren’t accessing health care early enough.'
From farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptions
Sarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.
'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community staple
A restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.
Rep cricketer emailed club to play social footy, becomes National League sensation
Meet the footballer who smashed Beauden Barrett's Bronco fitness test record.
Woman charged with injuring pedestrian after allegedly driving into him
Police have charged a 43-year-old woman after a pedestrian was injured.
HBRC unveils new flood management plan for Wairoa River
Mayor Craig Little stresses the importance of mitigating flooding risks.
Teen launches nationwide campaign to combat period poverty
Phoebe Driscoll chose Flaxmere College as one of the campaign’s first recipients.
On The Up: 'We are living in peace' – concert celebrates Indian and Pakistani unity in Hawke's Bay
The Virsa Heritage Music Festival promotes peace and unity among cultures in Hawke's Bay.
Kiwi oat milk company lands major Australian supermarket deal
Founder says the expansion across the Tasman is a significant milestone.
'Vital role': Napier Library saved; plan to demolish aquarium hits snag
Napier Library will remain open following community pushback at a shock plan to close it.
Lindisfarne score nine tries against defending champions
Lindisfarne have three wins, chasing a cup presented by one of its most famous students.
Napier facing a decline in cruise bookings - why?
Napier is expecting a 25% dip in cruise visits compared to the booming 2023/24 season.
From prison to gospel rap: Napier influencer Gzilla turns pain into purpose
'Nobody’s too far gone ... If God can save me, he can save anyone.'
On The Up: Rugby club bands together to build new changing rooms in two weeks
'When they took the trees away, they took away our changing rooms.'
Editorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save them
OPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.
'She is not going to prison': Woman avoids jail after cousin's fatal mattress fall from car roof
Judge: 'You clearly are a good person who has done something you'll regret.'
'Take a calendar to time us, not a stopwatch': Three brothers, six new hips, one epic challenge
'We pulled each other through it, we are lucky as brothers.'
With his late nephew's photo on his back, nothing could stop Mark Bean scaling the Sky Tower
'He was a really neat kid, had a heart of gold, and he would've had a pretty good future.'
Basketball: Two big wins in the deep south for Hawks
Seven games to go, and the Hawks are 5th in the rush for the top six for the playoffs.
Murder accused claims cyclist threw first punch: 'We never intended for him to die'
Isaiah Buchanan says those involved in fatal fight exchanged handshakes afterwards.
On The Up: 'Very proud' 94yo credits staff and customers for service station success
'It's something different for a Chinese mechanic to start a garage.'
Nelson and McDougal shine with double victory at Te Rapa
Taika secured a win in the Jones Trucking Hurdle, marking his fourth hurdle victory.
'One hesitation and you're history': Plea to lower speed limit in Bay View
There have been 127 crashes on Main North Rd since 2015, with five fatalities.
The $40m difference - why Napier council has $110m budget for $70m project
Napier's mayor is hopeful the civic centre and library work will be finished under budget.
Light at end of the tunnel for embattled jumps racing
Jumps racing was under threat but the open hurdle at Te Rapa shows why it should remain.
Arrested man claims police beat him, then released him to walk 20km back to Napier
Cops say John Heremaia “actively and violently” resisted arrest, and assaulted an officer.
Bay of Plenty traffic expert defends te reo signs
The te reo signs use red for 'Stop' and green for 'Go'.
'Do the right thing': Mother's plea for justice in son's stabbing
Heartbreak continues for Kaea Karauria's family as teen's killer remains free.
Staffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?
Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending.
On The Up: Plumbing apprentice's 100km charity run for mental health
Maggie Higgins is running 100km to raise funds for suicide prevention.