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![State land sits idle amid housing crisis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
State land sits idle amid housing crisis
Tukituki Labour candidate Anna Lorck says Housing NZ has not lived up to its promises.
![BMX girl who 'rides like a boy'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
BMX girl who 'rides like a boy'
So what's eating Stevie-Lee Reuben before the BMX World Champs in Rock Hill, Sth Carolina?
![New homes for Napier's memorial items](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
New homes for Napier's memorial items
Eternal Flame and Roll of Honour could take Floral Clock spot on Marine Parade.
![Green light for input on pool revamp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Green light for input on pool revamp
Consultation on three options for Napier Aquatic Centre development given green light.
![Retail spending on the rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Retail spending on the rise
Hastings has seen another large increase in spending in the MarketView quarterly report.
![Don't panic: It's likely just the plaster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Don't panic: It's likely just the plaster
Engineer to check city landmark before planned refurbishment kicks off.
![St John busier than ever](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
St John busier than ever
St John is having its busiest winter ever, with 100 more calls in Hawke's Bay alone.
![Residents demand answers over gorge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Residents demand answers over gorge
Three hundred residents gathered in Woodville last night to demand action over the gorge.
!['D' difference for Bay netballers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'D' difference for Bay netballers
Stifling circle defence, intercepts and strong drives fuelled Bay U17s to one netball win
![New homes for memorial options unveiled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
New homes for memorial options unveiled
Floral clock preferred new home for memorial items
![Watch NZH Local Focus: More Moa bones on display](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Police negligence claim to go ahead
Chattrice Maihi-Carroll was found dead in her home in Napier in January 2008.
![Hunker down - potent new storm on way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Hunker down - potent new storm on way
A second significant winter storm threatens to bring flooding, snow and gales.
![Linda Hall: More to beauty than looks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Linda Hall: More to beauty than looks
Linda Hall: So much that's more important than a child's appearance.
![Increased stock values good news for Tararua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Increased stock values good news for Tararua
It's been a great year for beef farmers, with returns for lambs good too
![Road restrictions hamper St John shuttle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Road restrictions hamper St John shuttle
Dannevirke's volunteer-run operation hit by road closure
![Give yourself a rev-up with Burt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Give yourself a rev-up with Burt
I unwittingly smuggled a great story into New Zealand once.
![Week-long highway clean-up under way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Week-long highway clean-up under way
Slip-clearing contractors making most of fine spell before next rain belt arrives.
![Candidates face large Grey Power crowd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Candidates face large Grey Power crowd
Candidates quizzed about housing, retirement age, water bottling and more.
![Port chief to lead water change programme](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Port chief to lead water change programme
Hastings District Council welcomes Napier Port chief into its water change programme.
![EIT head of viticulture retires](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
EIT head of viticulture retires
Diane Marshall has retired as head of EIT's School of Viticulture and Wine Science.
![Shot dog shock in Flaxmere](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Shot dog shock in Flaxmere
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Missing dog comes home with a gunshot wound to his face.
![Family harm a future focus for Tania Kura](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Family harm a future focus for Tania Kura
In her new role as District Commander Tania Kura wants to focus on family harm.
![Horticulture hand-up for ex-cons growing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Horticulture hand-up for ex-cons growing
Partnership pilot between horticulture and Corrections being hailed as a great success.
![GPs highlight workload pressures](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
GPs highlight workload pressures
GPs say the Government is pushing too hard, and it's threatening to break them.
![Karting: Brothers nab national teams title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Karting: Brothers nab national teams title
Brothers' parents will remember Harry's trophy acceptance speech for years to come.
![Funding boost for Hohepa Wetlands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Funding boost for Hohepa Wetlands
Hohepa Wetlands project received a huge funding boost from the Ministry for Environment.
![Gardner heads race for season MVP award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Gardner heads race for season MVP award
Matt Gardner to start at lock for Green Machine on Saturday
![Bay into top 16 at national U17 champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Bay into top 16 at national U17 champs
Hawke's Bay on track to repeat last year's top-eight finish