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Brazen theft of passport and wallet
Woman desperately seeking help after passport and wallet stolen.

Gill named to play Afghanistan U19 today
Whanganui's Canadian cricket import Akash Gill is recognised for his perfoamnces

Fail: Pink fairy's tackling target jailed
Sunday afternoon raider didn't even get the chance to pull the gun in his pants.

MetService: 'Don't take fine weather for granted'
Temperatures are set to "yoyo" the week before Christmas, the MetService warns.

Bay beneficiary faces dishonesty charges
Bay of Plenty beneficiary faces nine charges in the Napier District Court.

Future port funding faces scrutiny
HBRC considering options to diversify investments, reduce risks on Napier Port.

Shane Jones is on to something
A Hawkes Bay work scheme shoes they can help people on the dole.

Threats to burn Napier mayor's house
Social media abuse hurled at Bill Dalton's family after Napier water crisis.

Black water pours from taps in Napier
Napier residents were warned their water might run out - but not that it might turn black.

Sunday scorcher: Temps to hit 30 degrees
The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.

Local Focus: Our ageing truckies
Truckies' wages are rising but training is a problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Teacher accessed dating site in class
Reg Korau failed to disclose driving convictions and drove school van for personal use.

Local Focus: Lots of lots for Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay has a strong auction culture. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Lots of lots for Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay has a strong auction culture. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Trip-up 'catalyst' for alleged murder, court told
A teenager on trial this week is accused of murdering a Hawke's Bay father.

Man arrested after alleged indecent assault
Man arrested during investigation into alleged attacks on women.

Local Focus: Our changing CBDs
CBDs are coping with retail challenges. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Our changing central business districts
CBDs are coping with retail challenges. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Emergency housing grants in high demand
People in Napier receive more than half of the 2370 emergency housing grants given out.

Local Focus: Denis Hancock is a Hawke's Bay legend
For over 30 years Denis has made a difference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Fairy 'a hero' for stopping dairy offender
Two members of the public save the day by stopping offender escaping.

Local Focus: Wall of Wood arrives
Dubbed 'The Wall of Wood' the majority goes to China. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Extensive supervision for sex offender
Napier man will be subject to close supervision for the next eight years.

Local Focus: Magpies flock together for final game
Hawke's Bay team want to pack the park. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Investigations as typhoid-like cases peak
Human faecal contamination thought to be culprit of September outbreak.

Judge sees irony in sentencing Mob chief
Rex Timu has previously voiced his commitment to anti-violence messages.

Fire crews battling blaze in Napier
A house fire on Marine Parade is keeping four fire crews busy.