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Missing teenager found dead after police search

Ariana Reedy, 15, was reported missing last night.

Govt buys two more motels for homeless

Govt has now bought six motels to provide emergency housing.

August a black month for remembering

Memorial rides to remember Afghanistan war heroes killed during NZ's dark month of August

Revealed: The new Miss Universe NZ

Napier kohanga reo teacher Harlem-Cruz Atarangi Ihaia has been named as Miss Universe NZ.

Placentas stolen in freezer raid returned

Two placentas stolen from a home in Napier have been returned, say police.

The Farmhouse at Mission Estate

Eveline Harvey takes in the serenity and starry skies while staying at a Napier vineyard.

The Farmhouse at Mission Estate Winery in Hawke's Bay

Stay at this lovely three-bedroom spot in Napier and you'll wake up to vineyard views. <BR><BR><a href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=11883731' target='_blank'>Read the full article here</a>. <BR><BR> For more information, see <a href='http://www.missionestate.co.nz/theestate/accommodation/index.htm' target='_blank'>missionestate.co.nz</a>.

Car break-ins mar trophy win

Napier Old Boys players return for cars the morning after big win to find windows smashed.

Watch NZH Local Focus: More Moa bones on display

Ancient Moa bones donated to National Aquarium. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: More Moa bones on display

Ancient Moa bones donated to National Aquarium. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police negligence claim to go ahead

Chattrice Maihi-Carroll was found dead in her home in Napier in January 2008.

Candidates face large Grey Power crowd

Candidates quizzed about housing, retirement age, water bottling and more.

Port chief to lead water change programme

Hastings District Council welcomes Napier Port chief into its water change programme.

EIT head of viticulture retires

Diane Marshall has retired as head of EIT's School of Viticulture and Wine Science.

Family harm a future focus for Tania Kura

In her new role as District Commander Tania Kura wants to focus on family harm.

Will Foley: Give up now and it'll cost us

If the dam is dead, we've missed a chance to smooth the jagged edges of Mother Nature.