Teen who stole two police cars in a night jailed
Despite handcuffs, he contorted his body into a position from which he could drive.
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His Te Mata Peak Rd fence is a vehicle magnet. It's costing him thousands
"We have never received a penny in reparations for fixing the fences."
National MP's ad under investigation after complaints it's misleading
The Advertising Standards Authority has received two complaints relating to billboards.
MTG Māori exhibitions finalists in design awards
This is the third time MTG has been a finalist in the awards.
Flaxmere Village Shopping Centre still unsold
A number of tenders were received but were not at a level that the vendor would accept.
Read all about it! Wardini wins NZ bookshop of the year
Wardini Books has been named the Nielsen Bookshop of the Year 2020.
Four hospitalised after vehicle crashes down bank in Hawke's Bay
SH50 was initially closed, but had fully reopened by 1.15pm.
Pollution progress: Napier, Hastings air quality finally meeting national standards
Both Napier and Hastings met their national air quality targets for the year.
Government gives $1m to Hawke's Bay trust for meth harm programme
The Black Power life member who runs the trust sees an opportunity for Hawke's Bay.
Napier standoff: Armed search ends with no sign of suspect
Search was related to the recovery of a quantity of methamphetamine early today in Taupō.
Bar apologises after staff member's '**** off' response to drag queens
The Thirsty Whale says the sending of the message is now an "employment issue".
'He wanted to see the world': Southland man aboard ill-fated missing ship
'He was very adventurous, he wanted to see the world.'
Girl hit by car on walk home from school 'traumatised'
The 8-year-old girl separated herself from the car, which kept driving.
Hawke's Bay man jailed for slavery and people trafficking to appeal
Joseph Matamata has filed an appeal against his conviction.
Multi-million dollar plan to remove gravel from flood-prone Hawke's Bay rivers
"Gravel extraction has been a long-standing issue in the Upper Tukituki."
Funding row: 'You can't say to people, go to Methven or Timaru'
New $10m fund for private training providers favours regional schools.
Kirsa Jensen cold case: Information still coming in after 37 years, cop says
Teenager Kirsa Jensen disappeared into thin air. Detective Daryl Moore hasn't given up.
Man trapped in ute after crash inside Taradale reserve
Police, firefighters and ambulance called to Trigg Cres, near Dolbel Reserve.
'My soulmate and my rock': Napier man fears two-year wait to reunite with wife
Michael Nelson says he feels let down by a system which is taking a toll on thousands.
NZ Post delivery driver injured trying to stop alleged van theft
NZ Post driver has been taken in a moderate condition to Hawke's Bay Hospital.
Man arrested after police-chase crash in Napier
A man has been charged with escaping police custody, resisting police and failing to stop.
Rural vets compromised over animal welfare reporting
A vet and farmer supports claims rural vets can turn a blind eye to animal welfare issues.
The Aussie Rules player who became a Magpie
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Two resign from forum after $58k granted to Ruataniwha dam company
Two members of the Tukituki Leaders Forum have stepped down.
Schools ask for free lunches sooner
Schools say jobless families can't wait till next year for free lunches.
A rare dishonour - land developer barred from civil legal proceedings
The judge also said the way Garth Paterson conducts litigation is vexatious.
Brush away the shooter, don't brush off racism: Muslim community's advice for Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay man was told "we've killed 50 of you, what the **** are you still doing here".
Police investigate unexplained death of baby in Napier
A baby has died in unexplained circumstances in Napier.
Pregnant Kiwi's message to others stranded in South Africa
She arrived back after a gruelling 70 hour flight. Now she's telling others to keep faith.
$5m Lotto winner oblivious for a week, celebrated with cheese on toast
Napier's $5m Lotto winner was oblivious she was carrying a winning ticket in her handbag.
Hawke's Bay youth employment programmes get $2.7m extension
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