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'Gone from meatloaf to caviar': Shopping centre bought by locals after 17 years in foreign ownership

Flaxmere councillor Henry Heke says the purchase is a game-changer for the community.

Village evolution: Centre of Havelock North's future to be decided

Council wants to know how to grow Havelock North, while keeping its 'unique character'.

Corporate law to the catwalk: Lawyer aims for Miss Universe NZ crown

Meet 2025 Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Dana McNatty.

Swayzee continues amazing winning roll for Hawke’s Bay owners - John Jenkins

OPINION: Swayzee picked up another A$500,000 for being top in the five-race carnival.

Car wreck left on Havelock North hill for months: ‘Someone will get squashed’

The hatchback came off the road coming down the peak on December 20, 2024.

Napier urgent care to stay and be enhanced after community pushback, won't include a doctor

Health Minister announces enhanced service, including nurse prescribers and telehealth.

Teen rugby league prodigy joins Knights, balances school and sport

Maddison Seumanutafa, 15, plays for Newcastle Knights in the Lisa Fiaola Cup.

‘What is there to lose?’ Couple take over one of North Island’s most remote pubs

Five families from the area purchased the pub in 2024 so the community wouldn’t lose it.

‘Driven by the gang code’: Mobster smiles during jailing for assault, extortion and kidnapping

The 25yo was sentenced for seven years for crimes that including aggravated robbery.

Landfill lament: Region's yearly recycling mistakes could fill a cruise ship

Why organics are the biggest waste challenge in Hawke's Bay.

‘Escaping the hood’: He wanted to be a gangster - then he went to a comedy show

'You can come from humble beginnings and grow up poor - you can still make it out.'

How to keep NZ water park afloat: ‘Your customers get a bit bored’

Hanmer Springs has turned profits for 25 years, while Splash Planet leaks ratepayer cash.

In search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from Auckland

Huntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.

Banning teens from bars: Is it discerning or discriminatory?

Market St Bar in Napier doesn't let in teens after 9pm for safety reasons.

Driver wanted after $50,000 heist and police chase tried to hide in a woodshed

Hendrix John Haerewa rammed two police cars before fleeing on foot.

Mayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health care

Over 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.