Alice Lock is a reporter for Hawke's Bay Today
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Tiny Carlo needs his dad
A family with a one-month-old critically ill with a heart condition needs help.
Why home affordability plunged 28.6pc in this region
Affording a home is getting tougher as median house prices in the region continue to rise.
'We begged for help'
The parents of Ariana Reedy, who took her own life, are delivering a petition today.
Maori education programme takes shape
Inspire in Education aids Maori students to achieve and stay in school, says its founder.
Young fire victim 'could make anyone laugh'
The 10-year-old boy who died had a bright future, says his teacher.
Cricket fiasco infuriates Barmy Army fan
The shift of the cricket in Napier has messed up the touring Barmy Army travel plans.
Armed police descend on Napier gang house
Search warrant at Ahuriri house yesterday draws a blank, with no arrests made.
New winery for Villa Maria
A new winery is being built by Te Awa Restaurant under the Villa Maria Estate umbrella.
Trio of guitars stolen from music shop
Three guitars were stolen from the Music Machine in Napier on Sunday morning.
Snowboard rescue: 'They didn't think I would make it'
Jackson Alexander was saved after getting lost on Mount Ruapehu on Sunday night.
Heavens Bakery Taradale closes its doors
Heavens Bakery has closed the Taradale Store after operating there for 43 years.
Hastings Boys' 1ST XV to be celebrated at parade
Hastings Boys' High School's victorious 1st XV will be in the Hastings Blossom Parade.
Hurricane Irma: Kiwi caught in the eye of the storm
Hastings resident Michelle Landers is caught in the middle of Hurricane Irma in Orlando.
Adopted 'superhero' dog saves family from fire
A family dog awoke the Fridd's and alerted them to their house having caught on fire.
Water limits will 'shut down Hawke's Bay'
A meeting was held at Twyford Hall last night to take a stand against the WCO requested.
Serious crash on Napier-Taupo Rd
The rescue helicopter responded to two crashes which has left one person critical.
Passionate whitebaiter fondly remembered
Leslie Mildon who died after escaping his crashed car was described as a top bloke.
Social media helps find stolen jet ski
Much to Brad Lugt's surprise a jet ski stolen from his driveway was handed into police.
Omahu woman honoured for language work
Rehia Hanara is 'overwhelmed' by her honour, given for her work in revitalising te reo.
'She smashed her wine glass on my face'
Kayla Walker-Ratahi is still reeling from a savage attack at the Thirsty Whale.
19yo slashed across face in bar
A woman is left "feeling ugly" after being hit in the face with a wine glass at a bar.