'Appalling and terrible': Rural paradise 'in shock' after body found in torched car
Locals talk of tragedy in 'quiet area' which also has become known for drug deals and sex.
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Body lay undiscovered in burnt-out car for two days: Police thought it was a sheep
Police were first alerted to burnt out car on Saturday - body only found two days later.
Rovers Return: Provincial powerhouses ready for football's top flight
Big guns await Napier City Rovers - but six-hour bus trips to games set to be shelved.
'We startled them': Pair handing out neo-Nazi pamphlets stop after wāhine's heckles
Naomi Wharehinga wasn't going to let them keep delivering messages of hate in the night.
The hole in Hawke's Bay's big sport spend-up
A new aquatic centre, a court expansion, a great stadium and a top track - is it enough?
'I just wanted to wake him up': Widow haunted by Napier husband's murder
'There is no honour in what you did', Kelly Cook tells man who killed her husband.
Local Focus: Annette Brosnan on Candidate Camera
Annette Brosnan discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected.
Damage and lost stock as Napier liquor store ram raided
One of the front doors was knocked off its hinges in the incident.
Local Focus: Juliet Greig on why she's standing for council
Greig discusses her plans for Napier City Council in her first time standing.
Woman arrested in Napier after wounded man taken to hospital
A police spokeswoman said the injuries appeared to be the result of being stabbed.
Supermarket ram raid sparks council-funded barriers
The move comes following a series of ram raids across Napier.
Local Focus: Graeme Taylor on Candidate Camera
Graeme Taylor discusses plans for Napier City Council should he be re-elected.
Eight dead penguins likely killed by roaming cat or dog
"Please keep dogs on a leash around these sensitive areas while kororā are breeding."
Teenager hit by train meets driver
'It is a miracle he is standing on his feet and walking,' his mother said.
'It's never just you in that car': A grieving mother's plea to young drivers
The mother of the man who was killed in a crash earlier this week has a plea.
Homeless man smokes bath salts, lights fire causing $350,000 in damage
Man has no memory of starting fire which damaged businesses and destroyed a truck.
'The dogs are waiting': Man led away into custody for child sex offending
Sex offender given first strike warning and accepts a lengthy prison term is likely.
Why Napier Prison is a hit with history buffs and escape artists
The country's oldest prison is also said to be one of the most haunted spots in NZ
Revealed: Photo released of truck involved in Four Square ram raid
"Three or four years ago it started happening quite regularly."
Survivor happy 'narcissistic' abuser has been sent to jail
Matthew Stephen Cox, 43, has been jailed for 10 months.
Jury fails to agree on verdict for murder charge in Lui case
Accused to appear in court again next month after jury fails to agree on murder charge.
Aspiring Māori politicians encouraged to stand for council
Election by postal vote is on September 16-October 8.
Ultimate goal: Rovers' mission to return to the big league
Football club out to write another winning chapter in their very proud history
Grieving dad takes private prosecution against logging firm after son's death
'I shouldn't have to fight this hard.'
'Never blame yourself' judge tells mother of abused child
Judge reassures mother of child sexually abused by the man she married.
Upset rugby player strikes own teammate; investigation launched
Rugby teammate lashes out after missing tackle ahead of try.
15-year-old cold case: 'Foul play' in woman's disappearance
Annabell Tumanako disappeared on June 23, 2007. Police suspect foul play.
Flag raised on Hawke's Bay's EIT campus for International Rainbow Pride Month
Pride flag raised on campus - "It's about celebrating rainbow identity."
Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
Two Three Waters campaigns to launch in Hawke's Bay
"Have your say Hawke's Bay" aims to encourage people to make submissions to Parliament.
Sex offender on preventive detention denied another appeal
Sixty-year-old has amassed 17 convictions involving seven victims since 1995.
More counterfeit cash emerges in Napier
Another store owner has found a fake $50 bill in the till.
'Even the Mob can put their bins out': Fly-tipping frustrates Napier resident
Rubbish in city waterway some of the worst in long streak of illegal dumpings.