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How scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruption

Scientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.

Driver fleeing police lost two tyres during spiking, kept going on his rims

The car was initially seen driving at more than double the 50km/h limit.

Shot fired on Napier nightclub street – nine taken into custody

Nine people – aged 15 to 22 – surrendered following a voice appeal from police.

Hawke's Bay community rallies to send Napier students to space camp in Canterbury

Students impacted by Actura liquidation treated to trip to space camp in Christchurch.

Opinion: Penny Royal succeeds in twilight of career

Opinion: Penny Royal recorded her seventh win.

'Every day is cancer': Blair Tickner on his wife's fight, and what he and his team are doing to help

'She is doing well, but she doesn’t like me saying ‘well’, because every day is cancer.'

Patient strangles healthcare worker in hospital ward; investigation launched

Security staff intervened in a “timely manner”, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora says.

Hawke’s Bay Airport’s new fire truck name revealed: All hail 'Dame Judy Drench'

The fan favourite took out more than 62% of the votes.

'Essential piece of the puzzle': Plant upgrade to boost asphalt production by 400%

“This expansion is transformative for our business, and for the region.'

Watch: Man fuming after ute sandwiches his parked car, then drives off

Jonzy Brandt's insurance had just run out - now his car is likely written off.

'Blown away': Man buys wine bottles for $18,000 at auction, immediately gives them back

In a room of more than 300 wine enthusiasts, one man's act stood out on the night.

Cyclone-stricken pub named people's choice of best Hawke's Bay hospitality

A familiar name then claimed the supreme award in what is possibly its last year.

Old photos and videos help convict 'sick and twisted' child rapist

Woman abused as little girl confronts abuser in court.

'I swung': The spider crawling down her windscreen that she couldn't catch

Ailsa Slui, 80, says she would be blind by now if she hadn't sought medical help.

$100,000 cancer fight: 'My 21yo was trying to get loans to keep his dad alive’

Givealittle set up to help fund terminally ill Jason Hooker's cancer treatment.

Enforcement and education: Officials' message in the wake of sobering fatal crash statistics

Transport report reveals 'large proportion' of fatal and serious crashes in 50km/h areas.

Napier high school out of lockdown after nearby fight

A Napier school was placed in lockdown following reports of a fight among youths nearby.

'They are entitled to closure': Developer's delays in paying migrant workers 'inexcusable'

Malcolm Herbert challenged the ERA's ruling but then made 'no attempt' to follow it up.