One man’s years-long quest to rid Mahia of rubbish: ‘We can all help - we just need to start’
David Waihaki removed four tonnes of rubbish from Mahia in 18 months.
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Out of this world: Astronomy lessons to inspire budding stargazers
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Cyclone victim estimates land value dropped $1m - yet rates bill the same
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‘Has an impact’: Hawke’s Bay station sold to overseas owner to be converted to forestry
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Pedestrian critically injured in Napier crash
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Cavalry arrives as Hawks shoot for next win
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‘Bring the world’: Sisters have a vision for Napier beauty event
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‘Turning to fascism’: Napier B&B cancels bookings of American guests
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Retirement village turns 50 with its very first staff member still on its books
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Napier Mayor outlines her vision for savings: ‘It all comes at a cost’
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Smoke alarms help alert family during Napier house fire
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Hastings racecourse redevelopment plans coming in ‘next few weeks’
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Hot water issues causes another weeks-long closure of Mōrere Hot Springs
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Hawke’s Bay couple fear neighbouring motorway extension could endanger home
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‘Get gone’: Key advice for Hawke’s Bay in quake and tsunami threat
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Havelock North dominate for first win of season
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Why Napier council believes local focus trumps ‘ineffective’ joint climate effort
Napier City Council left the Joint Climate Action Committee after an 8/5 vote.
Architectural brilliance: Hawke’s Bay projects vying for awards
Commercial, educational, hospitality, housing, interior and public architecture honoured.
Wairoa’s updated flood plan protects more homes and Māori land, showgrounds still to go
The Government contributed $70 million for Wairoa’s flood protection.
‘Puppy dogs of the spider world’: Huntsman sightings increase in Napier
Experts confirmed the spider as a Huntsman, highlighting its growing presence.
Hawke’s Bay: Kererū Gorge rebuild nears completion while Puketapu Bridge opening extended
Kererū Gorge and Puketapu Bridge rebuild projects are nearing completion.
Concept plans for proposed $5.5m Waka Hub in Napier
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Napier Port welcomes last cruise of summer season – how did it compare to previous years?
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Napier electorate could expand into East Coast
Public comments on the proposed boundaries can be made online.
Why Napier City Rovers are eager to build on last season's success
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