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Kirsa Jensen cold case: Information still coming in after 37 years, cop says
Teenager Kirsa Jensen disappeared into thin air. Detective Daryl Moore hasn't given up.
'My soulmate and my rock': Napier man fears two-year wait to reunite with wife
Michael Nelson says he feels let down by a system which is taking a toll on thousands.
Man arrested after police-chase crash in Napier
A man has been charged with escaping police custody, resisting police and failing to stop.
A rare dishonour - land developer barred from civil legal proceedings
The judge also said the way Garth Paterson conducts litigation is vexatious.
Police investigate unexplained death of baby in Napier
A baby has died in unexplained circumstances in Napier.
$5m Lotto winner oblivious for a week, celebrated with cheese on toast
Napier's $5m Lotto winner was oblivious she was carrying a winning ticket in her handbag.
Hawke's Bay youth employment programmes get $2.7m extension
All three work with rangatahi at risk of long-term unemployment.
It's a fine Saturday - will Aucklanders obey lockdown rules?
But don't get too excited. The thunder could be back as early as tomorrow evening.
The Ruby Princess and the Napier cluster: inquiry report aids investigation
Customs is leading investigations after the cruise ship sparked a cluster here.
Hawke's Bay set for a decent weekend weather-wise
The biggest gust of wind in the region on Friday was recorded at Cape Kidnappers (70km/h).
Man with knife apprehended near Napier service station
Man in police custody after early-afternoon incident in Napier.
$4000 pothole: Wheels and rims ruined, Napier man wants NZTA to take responsibility
NZTA has declined the request unless it can be convinced it was at fault.
Ardern and Bloomfield cutouts in storage as school production postponed
Covid outbreak delays William Colenso College's show 'Kia ora Corona'.
The unclaimed $5 million of Onekawa: 'This is a whole new level'
They queued by their dozens at Onekawa's Andrew Spence Pharmacy on Wednesday.
Former TV presenter guilty of 'dying child' lie on Trade Me
Simone Wright conned Trade Me buyers with "cruel lie", court heard
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Fraudster claims he was kidnapped at gunpoint in Russell Crowe's helicopter
Woman on trial for fraud says husband used to tell "spectacular" stories.
Fraud trial: Ex-Australian TV presenter accused of inventing sick son
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Big one has to go tonight, and Napier Lotto player already celebrating after $1m win
A Napier Lotto player won First Division on Wednesday.
Lotto Powerball riches: A must-win $50m on Saturday
A huge must-win jackpot of $50m is up for grabs on Saturday.
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