Rain disappears as fireworks light up Napier
The fireworks were explosive but it was otherwise a quiet New Year's Eve.
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From Napier to Navy chief, to an ONZM
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Hawke's Bay set for New Year's Eve
Public New Year's Eve celebrations in Napier were canned for years.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Hawke’s Bay
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Calls grow for popular bridge between Napier and Hastings to be rebuilt
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Napier Port teams up with partner port to buy $36m dredging ship
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