'Overwhelming rage': Whāngai dad of murdered woman leapt dock and bashed her killer
Mokaraka lit a cigarette while sitting in the jury box after the attack.
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Future entrepreneurs: Young Enterprise students showcasing products at market
Young Enterprise students prepare to sell their innovative products and services.
Council’s new $73,000 parking warden car technology yet to issue a fine
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Roads reopened after incident around Hawke’s Bay Expressway
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Van offering washes for Hawke's Bay's homeless launched
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How veteran goalkeeper found love on and off the pitch at Napier City Rovers
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One person critically injured in crash on Hawke’s Bay Expressway
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An enduring legacy: 99-year-old attempting to walk 100km in his 100th year dies
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Neighbours watched 'ball' of flame engulf Napier home
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Napier City Council to sell 72 of its 377 homes
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Winds to settle after trees downed and power cut in Hawke's Bay gusts
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'Gave it my best shot': Man's hope for replica Napier lighthouse dashed
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'Sky Full of Sars': Photographers across North Island capture Rocket Lab night launch
Stunning scenes were captured from Wellington to the East Coast on Monday morning.
'Full-circle moment': Black Fern Liana Mikaele Tu’u returns to former high school
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'Super lonely‘: Woman has no neighbours as housing development reviewed
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'You can feel it': Why conservationists think HB kiwi numbers have soared
All signs are pointing to a kiwi population renaissance in Hawke's Bay.
'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floods
Dangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.
'Shot in the dark': Search for NZ's best wine helped by Hawke's Bay pinot prodigy
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Prominent artist with 'whimsical' energy was dealing in LSD and other drugs
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Lifeguards aren't babysitters: Coroner's warning after pool tragedy
Pool staff had acted appropriately and Ranger’s death could have been prevented.
Military flag featuring battle honours returned in final public outing
Military flag repaired and returned to Hastings District Council.
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Urgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - report
Report has been 10 years in the making.
'Absolute nightmare': Parking changes causing issues near Napier school
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Foodstuffs North Island fined $3.25m for anti-competitive land covenants
Foodstuffs fined for efforts to hinder rivals from opening or expanding.
Fire up your imagination: Airport's $1.6m fire truck needs a name
Hawke's Bay Airport is seeking a name for its $1.6m Austrian-built fire truck.