Homicide teen Ariki Rigby remembered as 'beautiful, energetic, bright-eyed'
Family of killed Hawke's Bay teen's moving tribute and impassioned plea for justice.
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Elderly man attacked by roaming dog in Hastings street
John Berkhan had fainted from blood loss by the time an ambulance arrived at his flat.
'I'm gonna make an album': Slain teen's musical dream
Teen homicide victim had a dream of getting "rich" and was set to record music.
'Our little girl': Family tribute to teen homicide victim - urge people to come forward
As police hunt Hawke's Bay teen's killer, her family has made a moving tribute.
Hawke's Bay homicide: Anguish of dog walker who found burned teen's body
Police following 'lines of inquiry' into teen's death - man who found body traumatised
Local Focus: Eileen Lawson on Candidate Camera
Eileen Lawson has worked as a Hastings District councillor for four and a half years.
Street changes for Hastings to allow kids to walk and cycle safely to school
'If children are confident to get on their bike or scooter, the whole community opens up.'
Body in burned car: Police return to scene of grisly find
Police are canvassing the area as their inquiry into the Hawke's Bay homicide continues.
$400k-plus to help build new stables at Tōmoana showgrounds
$460,000 investment will allow stables to be built in time for 2023 Horse of the Year.
Hawke's Bay Tui great farewelled in Balclutha
Emma Jensen has played over 160 first-class rugby matches. Saturday's is her last.
Body lay undiscovered in burnt-out car for two days: Police thought it was a sheep
Police were first alerted to burnt out car on Saturday - body only found two days later.
Local Focus: Rion Roben on Candidate Camera
Rion has been interested in politics for a long time and encourages everyone to vote.
Local Focus: Damon Harvey on Candidate Camera
Damon Harvey is confident Hawke's Bay has enough opportunities to attract young people.
Local Focus: Kim Priest on Candidate Camera
A recent health crisis motivated Kim Priest to put her name forward as a candidate.
The hole in Hawke's Bay's big sport spend-up
A new aquatic centre, a court expansion, a great stadium and a top track - is it enough?
Local Focus: Rizwaana Latiff on Candidate Camera
Rizwaana Latiff moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 2000 and is now running for HDC.
Local Focus: Alex Cameron on Candidate Camera
Alex Cameron is concerned about housing availability and affordability.
Local Focus: Michael Fowler on Candidate Camera
Michael Fowler is a Hawke's Bay historian, and a massive Tiger Woods fan.
Local Focus: Wendy Schollum on Candidate Camera
Wendy Schollum has concerns about the housing crisis and living cost in Hastings
Charity store with 40 thefts a week reveals excuses people use when they're caught
Because the store is full of donated goods, thieves argue they should be able to take it.
Supermarket ram raid sparks council-funded barriers
The move comes following a series of ram raids across Napier.
The dam question: Another six years of Ruataniwha debate unnecessary, iwi says
The company that holds the consents for the failed Ruataniwha Dam wants them extended.
Local Focus: Kevin Watkins on Candidate Camera
Hastings District Council candidate Kevin Watkins says Hastings is surfing a wave.
Local Focus: Hastings' heart is back
After eight years of hard work, Hastings' heart is back.
Local Focus: Simon Nixon on Candidate Camera
Meet Simon Nixon who is running again for Hastings District Council.
Abused boy's brain injury caused permanent disability
Oranga Tamariki returned boy to couple's care before he suffered disabling head injury.
Lotto: Two players win $500k each, Powerball jackpot grows to $14m
Saturday night could see a $14 million winner.
'Back to life': Customers return to Municipal Building after $23m restoration
The restored building in Hastings is welcoming back visitors and customers.
Aspiring Māori politicians encouraged to stand for council
Election by postal vote is on September 16-October 8.
Two Three Waters campaigns to launch in Hawke's Bay
"Have your say Hawke's Bay" aims to encourage people to make submissions to Parliament.
More counterfeit cash emerges in Napier
Another store owner has found a fake $50 bill in the till.
'Even the Mob can put their bins out': Fly-tipping frustrates Napier resident
Rubbish in city waterway some of the worst in long streak of illegal dumpings.
Boy's nan overwhelmed with support for hui on Monday
The pair were remanded on bail with name suppression after alleged park assault.