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![Joy for Bay lads at U19 futsal nationals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Joy for Bay lads at U19 futsal nationals
Daniel Robinson tastes golden glory for first time at under-19 boys futsal comp.
![Napier man's bid to clear name over murder advances](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Napier man's bid to clear name over murder advances
Napier man still fighting to clear his name nine years after murder of his neighbour
![Rescued black lab needs owner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Rescued black lab needs owner
A black lab rescued from the river this morning is in desperate need of its owner.
![Optimism in the air for Napier's new memorial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Optimism in the air for Napier's new memorial
New memorial options a step in right direction
![HB water project gets more funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
HB water project gets more funding
The Whangawehi Catchment Group received a large grant from the Ministry for Environment.
![Hawke's Bay the seat of Maori in Parliament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Hawke's Bay the seat of Maori in Parliament
Maori seats in Parliament were established by act drafted by a Napier MP 150 years ago.
![Birthday cards flood in after Facebook request](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Birthday cards flood in after Facebook request
Jillian Rennie, who has Alzheimer's and dementia, was stoked with the birthday cards.
![Vehicle goods thief would be out of jail almost immediately](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Vehicle goods thief would be out of jail almost immediately
Judge tells thief: "You've got to toe the line."
![Home detention for 363 child porn files](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Home detention for 363 child porn files
Seized computers contained 163 moves and 200 images of sexual abuse of children
![Plastic bag levy backed by HB councils](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Plastic bag levy backed by HB councils
Mayors say levy on single-use plastic bags first step to dealing with plastic pollution.
![Woodville meeting puts pressure on NZTA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Woodville meeting puts pressure on NZTA
Demands for more action to find a salutation to the closed highway through Gorge.
![Bay flavour to jumps double delight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Bay flavour to jumps double delight
Trepidation gives way to elation for champion jumper's owner, John Blair, of Te Awamutu
![Tougher than ever for first-home buyers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Tougher than ever for first-home buyers
Hastings first-home buyers relieved to find property after months being knocked back.
![Pirate mentor leads a team turnaround](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Pirate mentor leads a team turnaround
Pirate coach has represented NZ in three codes.
![Memorial site needs to be accessible](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Memorial site needs to be accessible
War memorials act as markers or "historical touchstones" which remind us of the past.
![Three options for new War Memorial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Three options for new War Memorial
Napier City Council have suggested three options for a new site for the Eternal Flame and Roll of Honour war memorials. Ronda Chrystal favours the site in place of the Floral Clock. Video by Duncan Brown.
![Police investigating sexual assault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Police investigating sexual assault
Police are looking for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in Mahia.
![Motor ace faces uncertain future](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Motor ace faces uncertain future
Driver Sam Barry says his "inspirational" dad has often been in his thoughts.
![Farmers hit by relentless wet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Farmers hit by relentless wet
Farmers battle the big wet with just 12 fine days over the past season.
![Couple, new baby live in woolshed as freeze hits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Couple, new baby live in woolshed as freeze hits
A couple from Hawke's Bay and their 6-day-old baby had to move into an old woolshed.
![Alliance fights weather-bomb damage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Alliance fights weather-bomb damage
Massive hit to Tararua's roading network means battle for crews.
![Home affordability down 10 per cent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Home affordability down 10 per cent
The new report shows most regions have decreased in affordability in the June quarter.
![Editorial: Kura's appointment well timed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Editorial: Kura's appointment well timed
New police chief's focus on family violence a winner for all in Hawke's Bay.