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Pania was a beautiful maiden who lived in the sea
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New owner for Pattullo's Nurseries in Hawke's Bay
Nurseries were established by Hawke's Bay couple about 65 years ago.
Obituary: Ion Brown, the sociable oil painter who became the Army's artist
From his HB haunts, he followed in footsteps of legendary wartime artist Peter McIntyre.
Ātea a Rangi providing direction for tamariki
Ātea a Rangi is helping build relationships between tamariki and their tupuna (ancestors).
Napier home attack: Man arrested, 94yo victim 'very stoic'
Ambulance officers who responded thinking it was a medical event are being supported.
A pedestrianised Golden Mile: Could Hawke's Bay's main streets follow suit?
Councils focus on making their cities pedestrian and cycle-friendly
Poor winter air quality in Wairoa sparks health concerns
Wairoa exceeded national air quality standards twice last year and once in 2019.
Hawke's Bay weather: Heavy rain on way for parts of region
It's going to be fairly wet over the weekend in Hawke's Bay with rain warnings in place.
First rail tour group gets 'royal treatment'
Two new rail options look set to boost the Ruapehu winter visitor season.
Daughter's plea brings music back into blind pianist's life
John's home was no longer filled with music. Until 85-year-old David answered a plea.
Nash tells forestry donations sceptics he's following the rules
Napier MP says there's no conflict of interest relating to 2020 campaign donations.
Revealed: The most expensive - and the cheapest - city for a beer in NZ
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New data: Napier-Taupō Rd would take up to 11 minutes longer to travel if 80km/h limit added
Travel time increase if SH5 speed proposal lowered is now up to 11 minutes.
Judge rules $36,715 found under pillow is 'tainted'
Man had claimed money was given to him to support his fight against cancer.
'Predatory': Napier Port's play for CentrePort's container operations
The Herald has obtained a copy of the letter Napier Port's CE sent to Wellington.
Dumped in duffel bag, fell in an oil drum: The Napier cats that need a home
Almost 50 cats now waiting for an owner after an influx at the Napier SPCA.
Beads of Courage help siblings cope with brother's diagnosis
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Tech sector expert Wayne Norrie wins Flying Kiwi award
Hawke's Bay's own Wayne Norrie recognised as a force to be reckoned with in tech industry
'Monstrosities': Series of six speed cushions on one street riles former engineer
A former Napier City Council engineer has a message for his old employer: "Please stop".
The floating threat to Napier City
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A drop of whisky please - or make that 1000
The collection is reputed to be the largest in the southern hemisphere.
High seas: Four-metre swells set to drop in Hawke's Bay
Easterly swells reached four metres on Thursday, but the weekend is looking calmer.
'Rent for the rest of my life?': First-homers struggle to buy
First-home buyers in Hawke's Bay are being left behind as property market moves on.
Napier Pottery Club's remarkable comeback after the floods
The November floods have proven to have a silver lining for this busy pottery club.
Watch: Air NZ passenger removed from flight after refusing to wear mask
"We had to return to the terminal and get security on board to remove her."
Preserved graffiti helps Napier Prison gain Historic Place status
It opened in 1872. It doesn't look like it'll ever close.
The fog's cleared, but 'a bit of rain' for Hawke's Bay over weekend
Residents woke to a foggy start to Friday morning.
'Underdog' Havelock North boat builders win national award
"From what we've heard, it's one of the most prestigious awards in the marine industry."
'Super excited': Benee coming to Napier as part of Aotearoa Tour
The rising superstar will perform at Pettigrew Green Arena in August.
Submitters have their say on councils' draft long term plans
But how well they were being heard was being questioned.
Giant skateboard to roll into Hawke's Bay
The skateboard will be at Napier's Bay Skate from 9am to noon on Saturday.
Four injured in three crashes overnight
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Lost in mail: Ashes posted to Rotorua end up 900km away
The ashes have ended up at a non-existent Queenstown address.