Now that's cricket! Ray Mettrick gets QSM in Queen's Birthday Honours
Havelock North man Ray Mettrick received a Queen's Service Medal for services to cricket.
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Napier: So many ways to relax
Hawke's Bay's wine hub provides an idyllic getaway, writes Eveline Harvey.
Couple receive environment award for Puketapu wetland restoration
The lake and established park surroundings are popular with family, locals and tourists.
Young woman died waiting for surgery, now her family want answers
Aroz Gilbert, 25, died days before her op, which had been rescheduled with no explanation.
Diecast delights in Dave's Den
Dave's Den has more than 8000 vehicles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Detective's message: 'You will be caught'
A meth kingpin was yesterday jailed for 13 years.
Replacement stock arrive after M. bovis scare
It's taken seven months, but thing are coming right on the farm at Patoka.
Man jailed for boiling water attack released, deported
Malaysian man poured scalding water on workmate then calmly returned to eating his lunch.
Whānau builds new affordable rental houses on site of family home
The small affordable housing development was built with the help of Te Puni Kokiri.
Stuart Nash responds to 40th aggravated robbery this year
Youth being let down by the system according to Police Minister.
'Turn gangs into workgangs'
Crackdown on gangs shouldn't hinder whānau programmes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
First 100 bulls due at cleared M. bovis farm
About 100 bulls arrive on the Patoka property tomorrow, but what's next?
Crash victim's mum: 'It can end in a moment'
Helen Morris made a routine call to her daughter. She had no idea it would be the last.
Crash victim's firm to fund repatriation
George Weston Foods to pay for Napier worker's body to be sent back to India.
Stretcher fall investigated by Coroner
A spokeswoman for the DHB confirmed a formal review of the incident was underway.
Gravel extractors grind neighbours' gears
Russell Roads has paid handsomely for resource consent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police continue hunt for dangerous driver
Holden Commodore cut in front of a truck and ran a red light on busy Napier road.
Local Focus: Crackdown on gangs not universal
The government's crackdown on gangs is not expected to hinder social programmes for gang whānau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Napier police call for witnesses to dangerous driving
A driver fleeing police dangerously overtook a truck, nearly crashed into a bus.
More chilly, wet weather to come
Rug up warm - more cold temperatures are expected today and tomorrow.
Corrections helping young offenders to 'be who they want to be'
New programmes responsive to young offenders and the way they learn will help communities.
Hastings van-rammer pleads guilty to attack
He repeatedly rammed a van full of people on Omahu Rd in Hastings.
Napier teenager jailed for life for 'brutal' murder
Shaun Karauria will spend at least 12 years in jail for the murder.
Toi Tangata questions use of te reo Māori in fast food outlets
Toi Tangata has commended the efforts by Ngati Kahungunu to normalise te reo Māori.
Two Hawke's Bay schools finalists in Prime Minister's Excellence Awards
The schools are among 15 finalists nationwide in the annual awards.
Bastion Point and the tragedy that nearly ended the protest
Today marks 40 years since the police forcibly ended the Bastion Point occupation.
Napier woman to appear in court tomorrow in relation to stabbing
Woman charged in connection with stabbing of woman who was left to be found by a passerby.
UFO? Mystery object hovers over Hawke's Bay
A mystery flying object piques the interest of many Hawke's Bay residents.
Napier kōhanga reo van stolen
A van theft and a chippies heist at a corner store mar weekend in Napier.
Watch: Te Mata Peak track protests continue
Protesters gathered outside Craggy Range for a second consecutive weekend.
Carnage at cemetery after headstones smashed
A cemetery lies in pieces after a heartbreaking attack on 16 headstones at the weekend.
Track row: Iwi boss blasts 'racist charge of lycra brigade'
"The track has ... driven a chasm in our community", writes Ngahiwi Tomoana.
Muggy northerlies continue, rain and thunderstorms for some
Yesterday Whangārei topped the country at 23.9C, with Auckland close behind on 23.7C.