The cost of Shane Jones' billion trees
About $61.7 million worth of projects were announced at the Provincial Growth Fund launch.
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Hopes high for Gisborne rail to be back on track
Will the regional fund reopen East Coast rail? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Partners in crime: Couple's $36,000 benefit fraud
Pair lied to obtain benefits they were not entitled to.
30 years for rape, murder 'not long enough'
'He had a choice, he made a number of wrong choices... Colleen had no choice.'
Local Focus: A leg up for rail to Gisborne?
Hopes are high the Government's regional development fund will reopen the Napier to Gisborne rail line. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Councils choosing karakia over prayers
Only half of the Bay councils have a prayer, with only one regularly using it.
Brave Kiwi man's life-changing facial surgery
After life-changing surgery Carlos Askew wants to inspire others to be themselves.
Pita Pit robber in mismatched socks
Police investigate aggravated robbery at Napier Pita Pit.
High-speed crash: 'I couldn't believe they were alive'
Two men in hospital after street race goes wrong on "treacherous" road.
Schools celebrating scholarship success
Lindisfarne College among Hawke's Bay schools pleased with recent scholarship results.
Shoeless man robs Napier Pita Pit
The man, wielding a knife, demanded money before fleeing the scene.
Local Focus: Fun and frivolity this weekend
The Tremains Art Deco Festival has officially started. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fun and frivolity at Art Deco festival
The Tremains Art Deco Weekend continues to grow. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kidnap ordeal: Armed police storm Napier house, arrest 3 men
Victim found near property following police search.
Killer's chilling smile as jail sentence handed down
Home-brew vodka session leads to a stumble, then a vicious and prolonged beating.
Teen murderer jailed for 14 years after brutal killing of man he met by chance
Mark Beale was left for dead in Haumoana on Waitangi Day last year.
Female workers take over struggling fish shop
"It was a bit of a scary situation." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Female workers take control for success
The four female staff took over their Napier business Tangaroa Seafoods after they found out they were about to lose their jobs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tributes paid to dead Napier motorcyclist
Crash was on popular motorcycle route said to need repair and safety measures
Jail for sword-wielding man who fled cops
Gary Ratima Karangaroa told his victims they would die a "luxurious death".
Parole declined for murderer Dartelle Alder
Dartelle Alder had appeared before the Parole Board for the first time.
Creepy porch raid for cigarette butts
Watch: Porch raided for cigarette butts as family sleeps.
Local Focus: Escaping floods and cats
A colony of the world's most threatened gull species, the endemic black-billed gull, has successfully bred in Hawke's Bay despite major obstacles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Changes eyed for Napier's $34m portfolio
Napier City Council to look at allowing leaseholders to buy council property.
Homeless advocate denies assaulting wife
Kevin Swannell has been charged with assaulting and threatening to kill his wife.
Jobs outlook good for Hawke's Bay
Trade Me sees positive outlook for new jobs in the Hawke's Bay region.
Teens arrested for robbery of pizza delivery driver
Police looking for two others and seeking information about "rowdy" group of youngsters.
Hocquard high tails it into the big league
Whanganui cricketer Matthew Hocquard named Hawkes Bay Cricket Camp tournament MVP
Hitchhiker's wrong turn ends in police cells
A hitchhiker looking for a place to rest got her wish.
Family 'struggling to cope' with loss of heroic mum
Family "eternally grateful" to two women who dived into the sea to rescue children.
Hunt for possible Frimley firestarter
Police hunting arsonists after seven suspicious fires in four weeks.