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Mystery remains 50 years after Hawke's Bay UFO visit
"The object appeared to be circular, and was stationary about 100 feet above the ground."

Woman trespassed from Hastings police station until 2021
She was caught trying to talk with her partner through the walls of the holding cells.

Pan Pac gathers support after Government announcement on OIO approval
Forestry firm currently owns around 6000ha of land in the Hawke's Bay and leases 29,000ha.

Historic sentence: Meth addicts get home detention
Burglars stole $250,000 from one drugs "safe house." Police took $270,000 from another.

Austrian count will turn multi-million dollar Hawke's Bay sheep and beef farm to forestry
It's fair to say not everyone's happy.

Plane lands safely at Hawke's Bay Airport after landing gear alert
Emergency services gathered at Hawke's Bay Airport this morning

Kids no longer walking to school after stranger danger fright
Community on alert after a stranger attempts to lure schoolkids in broad daylight.

Overseas buyers' investment in Hawke's Bay slows
Overseas Investment Act changes make process more challenging and more expensive.

'Forgotten in a warehouse': Missing student art work found
William Colenso College students' work returned after Wellington showcase - finally.

Beers dropped into bush: 'Disrespectful' campers at Waikaremoana
Choppers were seen dropping whole pallets of beer into the bush for hunters, iwi says.

Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.

Money for toilet paper or teacher aides: The dilemma facing NZ schools
Teacher aide airs her frustrations at being undervalued and underpaid.

Hot, hot, hot: Break out summer gear for weekend
Some areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.

Police Minister Stuart Nash busted driving illegally - again
Minister of Police admits rego breach - then gets busted on new vehicle breach.

Govt gives Pan Pac free pass to buy Hawke's Bay land
It allows Japanese-owned company to make 25 transactions involving 20,000ha of land.

Fire destroyed marae buildings but couldn't break its spirit
On the morning of April 11, 2007, the devastation was "profound" for Raupunga.

Iwi want Cook's name for Cape Kidnappers changed
It's an understandable position for Ngati Kahungunu to take. But not all are happy.

More than 20 Bay meth cases to resume after Appeal Court review
Appeal Court decision sets new regime for methamphetamine-dealing sentences.

'Come out in force and see two bloody good teams put on a show'
The Bay of Plenty Steamers are favourites to lift the Mitre 10 Cup championship title.

Facebook trawl of 'renegade' councillors: Review imminent
Review will determine why staff did it and what steps should be taken if it happens again.

Weather: Nice weekend, nasty week
Spring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.

Hawke's Bay orchard worker electrocuted by overhead power line
Investigation includes how the worker came into contact with line known as "Awatoto tie".

Hospitality explosion: The new bars and restaurants coming to Napier
Napier's CBD poised to welcome several new hospitality venues and retail businesses

One person dead after work site incident in Napier
Power company had received reports of a person receiving an electric shock.

'Welcome to the Mayoralty': Wastewater sigh of relief for Kirsten Wise
New Napier chains-holder pledges that city's water issues is the "No 1 priority" for her.

Napier Port cattle export ship leaves for China
MPI approved the export of about 3300 cattle to China on Ganado Express.

Hawke's Bay elections: Final results confirmed as Jacoby Poulain ousted in tight race
The final election results for councils around the region are now in.

Local Focus: The big Napier wastewater fear
Napier citizens asked to not wash or flush. Made with funding from NZ On Air.