From stuck jandals to stressed-out dogs: 'Worst and most wild' driving excuses revealed
Some motorists' cop-outs were 'too funny not to share'.
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Dannevirke Lions host elderly to Christmas lunch
Some 130 seniors enjoyed a party, with musical performances that had some up and dancing.
Check out the latest artists on display at Creative Arts Napier
New artists will be on show at Napier Creative Arts.
Napier Citizens Advice Bureau tips and tricks on paying rates
Citizen Advice Bureau Napier is there to help with almost any question you have to ask.
Bird Life explores grief and how it effects individual realities
Bird Life is the second novel by Booker Prize long-listed New Zealand author Anna Smaill.
Formula 1: Max Verstappen proves why he is a triple world champion
Don Kennedy on Formula One.
Expo for cyclone-affected farmers a ‘one-stop shop’
The trip to town was well worth it for Tararua farmers.
Rude awakening: Waking up without an alarm better for your health
Opinion: These days, for most people, their phone is their alarm clock.
'We want to be the best': The professional racecar driver who bought a Napier supermarket
Ant Pedersen hasn't lost his competitive drive, even when he's not behind the wheel.
Maiden speech: 'I am a Nimon before I am Katie'
Nimon paid special tribute to Wairoa during her maiden speech in Parliament.
Woman vindicated after High Court rules Family Court judge made mistakes
High Court found judge 'effectively teamed up' with the lawyers of ex-husband.
Grey Power marks 30 years in Dannevirke
The big birthday was attended by about 50 members.
Showgrounds grandstand to be demolished
Demolition will start on the grandstand in April next year.
Watch: Spine-chilling haka farewell for principal who lost battle with throat cancer
Rob Sturch's "final prizegiving" ended with a powerful haka.
Farewell for Rob Sturch Hastings Boys' High principal
A powerful farewell haka for a principal of 21 years sent chills up the spine of funeral-goers. Video / Warren Buckland
Watch: ‘Woah, what the hell just happened?’ Driver still keen on derby after miraculous escape
Dylan Brun lucky to walk away after a 'scary' speedway collision.
Woman who didn't tell husband she'd bought raffle ticket wins $125,000 Mustang
They'd discussed how they wouldn't be buying a ticket, but she went and bought one anyway.
Opinion: How a gang rugby league tournament can be a catalyst for change
Opinion: 800 patched Mob members in one place. And yet the vibe was different this time.
'All the plates spinning': Bryn Evans pivots from hospo to Hurricanes
Former Magpie capital-bound for coaching stint.
'They're wrecked': Retiree's Christmas display hit by vandals
"I do it every year for the community and this is the first time I’ve had any trouble.”
Christmas Carnival this weekend in Waipukurau
The carnival will spill out on to Ruataniwha St in Waipukurau from 11am to 1pm.
'Very traditional' Napier industry embraces 'co-bot' tech
The Ahuriri-based wool-testing robot can work around the clock.
New community partnerships programme coming for local Big Brother Big Sister
Hawke's Bay Big Brother Big Sister launches new community partner programme.
Horsing around at Woburn Care Centre
Woburn staff decided to make Melbourne Cup day just a little more “horsey”.
A win first-up for Swanwick in Paraparaumu
A few days ago Zack Swanwick was playing against professionals in Sydney.
Connect Youth and Community Trust celebrates one year of driver licencing
Connect Youth and Community Trust has had 407 people tested for their drivers' licence.
Vertical parking: Driver leaves scene of ditch crash
You've heard of parallel parking, have you heard of vertical parking?
Grab yourself some unique gifts from local crafters
People always have a good chuckle at the saying on the signs.
Ruataniwha dam saga: Does a change of government offer another glimmer of hope?
One of the region's new electorate MPs could be key to the revival of dam concept.
Letters to the editor: Te reo is how we can give Māori their mana back
OPINION: Enhancing mana solves our social problems - reviving te reo is a way to do that.
'We’ve already got laws in place': Couple argue beach traffic can be safe
A total ban - or better policing of driving on coast?
Napier wool testing robot
A robot, or 'co-bot' used for collaboratively working with humans, has been designed for testing wool at NZ Wool Testing Authority in Napier. Video Warren Buckland
Two arrests on Auckland motorways as Te Pāti Māori protests disperse
Te Pāti Māori says protests planned today are 'just the start' - taking aim at new Govt.
Frank Golder's golden surveying years: The 80-year-old drone, laser and infrared expert
The land surveyor once worked with totara pegs he carved himself. It's different now.