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Hawke's Bay Vietnam veteran urges fellow vets to reach out to help available

More than 300 Vietnam veterans and family members attended.

Te Mata Park wins Recreation Aotearoa's Community Award

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'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.

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.

Rescue after person trapped near swollen Hawke's Bay river

Police and fire crews are at the scene.