Code-swapper: Speedy Leopard pounces after sporting switch
Former top domestic cricket player tosses in bat for football's National League.
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Forced-out icecream shop's goldfish to get their own wetland
Rush Munro's goldfish have been a centrepiece of the shop's garden - but they can't stay.
Leg traps found in Tainui Reserve not allowed in parks, council says
Four leg traps found in Tainui Reserve, Havelock North, have triggered safety concerns.
Local Focus: Fabulous Flaxmere Night Market is back with spot prizes
Great kai, pleasant karaoke, friendly vibe and exciting prizes - in Flaxmere.
Get 'clinical': Challenge to Rovers' attack ahead of clash with high-flyers
Napier City Rovers hunting goals as eye second half of National League campaign
The icecream divide: As a city changes, the west is losing its treats
The owner of Rush Munro's says changes are creating a city of 'two very distinct areas'.
Footballer's inspirational journey: From refugee camp to MVP
Young footballer has followed an inspirational journey both on and off the pitch.
Second arrest after Flaxmere death
Man found at Flaxmere property, which has since been searched.
Local Focus: Hawke's Bay eateries still struggling to find staff
But not all bars and restaurants are struggling to find staff.
'It was gutting': How football player's 'brief' UK trip turned into 30-month 'nightmare'
Sportsman opens up on how Covid-19's closed borders kept him out of NZ for 30 months.
Sister's 'beautiful' mission: Hopes of ending sorrow at place where murdered teen was discovered
Almost seven weeks have now passed since slain teen Ariki Rigby's body was found
Weather: Cold start to the long weekend with frost in some areas
Clearer skies and warmer weather is forecast as we move through the weekend.
'No one deserves to die like that': Sister's plea as new details emerge over teen's killing
Ariki Rigby's sister has called on those who know her killers to stop "protecting" them.
Local Focus: En-garde! Fencers fight in Hawke's Bay!
"We've got fencers from as far down as Dunedin and Far North," Baz Clark said.
'Pressure is a privilege': Rising goalkeeper opens up on secrets to success
Goalkeeper Oscar Mason was a penalty save hero for Napier City Rovers last weekend.
Little change for Hawke's Bay in local body elections
Editorial: The lack of quality candidates to unseat the status quo really shone through.
Hawke's Bay growers dodge harsh frost but danger not over yet
Low temperatures in Hawke's Bay have kept growers on high alert for damaging frosts.
Waka Kotahi orders speed and weight limits on Fernhill Bridge
Many of Hawke's Bay's highway bridges are over 70 years old and 'need to be upgraded'.
Oh boy: 500 holes in Hawke's Bay roads
Roading damage 'on a scale rarely seen' could empty council's pockets.
Theatre programme puts bullying in spotlight
Bullying is a massive issue, but this theatre performance helped.
The seven mayors who have already been elected unopposed - and their six-figure salaries
It's an all-consuming job, says Stratford Mayor Neil Volzke.
Napier mayor admits Three Waters numbers mistake
The estimated 10-year spend for Napier under Three Waters reforms would be $469m.
'I can fight Dad' - boy, 3, wanted to defend mum against ex-partner
Man kicked ex-partner's door in half and knocked it off its hinges.
On target: Striker's goal as Rovers take aim at National League opposition
Canadian import welcomed like 'family' to Napier - urges teammates to aim high.
'Have the courage': Family plea to those who know who killed Ariki Rigby
Family anger grows as a month passes in hunt for those who killed teen Ariki Rigby
Local Focus: Last chance to vote as Hawke's Bay local elections turnout drops
Early predictions are that voter turnout will be lower than in previous elections.
'Out of a Kremlin hymn book': Three Waters dislike runs deep in Hawke's Bay candidates
Place where the reforms all started doesn't have a candidate that clearly supports them.
Hastings stabbing victim remains in serious condition
A man has been charged and another remains in hospital following a stabbing in Hastings.
Patron reportedly stabbed and seriously injured at Hastings bar, one in custody
The incident was reported on Friday evening at a gaming lounge.
'Right side of my body was paralysed': Football player fights back from mini-stroke
Napier City Rovers star battles back from mini-stroke.
'Justice for Ariki': Slain teen was planning new life in Australia, relative reveals
Cousin of homicide victim Ariki Rigby believes many people know what happened to her.
'Nothing to lose': The mantra driving Rovers' return to the top flight
Making National League is a job half-done for Napier City - now they want to impress.
Teen homicide victim's journey to 'final resting place'
'Strong lines' of enquiry being chased by police as they hunt Hawke's Bay teen's killer.
No penalty for man who cut down 30-year-old redwood trees near Hastings
The matter will not be passed on to police, following an investigation by council.