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Police name victim of Havelock North crash
Havelock North crash victim remembered as "fantastic mum".
Shipping containers flung from Napier Port
Two empty shipping containers blown into the sea by the gale-force winds in Napier.
Winter deluge: East Coast bears brunt of wild rain, wind
Downpours have swamped an already rain-soaked Gisborne district.
Baby remains in stable condition after methadone poisoning
Newborn accidentally given Methadone at community pharmacy.
Hawks lose third time to Saints this season
It was time for Hawks to show they were capable of mixing it with the Saints. Did they?
Tramper 'resigned himself to dying next to the river' 20m from hut
Lost man suffering from hypothermia and starvation is found after weeks in the bush.
Baby stable after methadone poisoning
Methadone poisoning in children can have severe consequences.
Farmers warned of impacts of synthetic meat
Crowe Horwath urges meat sector to heed lessons from the big wool decline.
Baby hospitalised after 'wrong medication'
The child was reportedly given the wrong medication at a pharmacy.
Get ready, there's another cold blast coming our way
A chilling southerly breeze is making its way up the country.
Pitch controversy punctuates Suburbs' win
Havelock North Wanderers make most of heavy underfoot against Suburbs in Chatham Cup loss.
Te Mata Peak protesters stick it out at Craggy Range Winery despite weather
Kaumātua says matter is not resolved and there will be more protests.
Man charged after armed standoff in Hastings
The man's arrest followed an Armed Offenders Squad callout on Friday.
Coaches need to play refs' game: Coronel
Hawks coach Zico Coronel says NBL mentors can learn from the Giants' Jamie Pearlman.
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.
Former Hawke's Bay resident 'mind-blown' by MNZM
Martin has played 32 test matches for the Black Ferns and now works for the fire service.
Six honours for the Bay in Queen's Birthday Honours list
The awards were for service including to governance, animals, Maori, Pasifika and sport.
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.