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New Napier pool complex at least four years away
Upkeep of old pools could cost an extra $8 million pending replacement

Landlord told he can't split power bills between tenants
Tenancy Tribunal rules against landlord who tried to divide power bill between tenants

Housing crisis: Family of eight considers life in a tent after desperate search
A Hawke's Bay family is continuing its fight to find a rental during a housing crisis.

Run blitz in final four set Napier Old Boys' Marist up for win
It was an all-around effort for Napier OBM.

'Explosive fire': Hawke's Bay police investigate cause of fatal fire in Tamatea
One teen dead, another in hospital with serious injuries.

Napier-Taupo road speed reduction kicks in midnight Thursday
The speed limit from Eskdale to Rangitaiki will be 80km/h from midnight Thursday.

'I'm not a criminal, I'm a regular person': Anti-mandate protesters appear in court
About 27 protesters will come through the Wellington courts after a night behind bars.

Te Mata School principal says 'systems in place' to prevent Covid-spread
Keep calm, carry on, Te Mata School principal says school prepped

Hawke's Bay residents called St John more than 20,000 times
Ambulance callsouts in Hawke's Bay see sharp increase in stab and gunshot wounds

Protection promised to tenants of council-owned housing
A tenant in one of the 377 flats Napier City Council could sell fears the future.

Marlin the catch of the day as Hawke's Bay Megafish starts
No marlin in the last three years - this year, seven were weighed on day 1.

Take a stroll through the rock and roll history of Napier
Napier has nurtured many well-known New Zealand musicians

Auckland pool, Air NZ flights added as high-risk locations of interest
New locations follow the addition of an Auckland restaurant and bowling alley yesterday.

'Safe place to buy fruit and veg': Drop in visitors at Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market saw a modest turnout on its first weekend at red.

Burglars ram gate and steal $40,000 from Napier business
A burglary at Boulevard Services ended with a stolen truck crashing through their gate.

Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.

Locations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sites
The Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.

Orca stalkers: Public delight as pod play in shallows off Napier coast
A mum and her calf were spotted feeding near the shoreline of Marine Parade Beach.

Masks, ventilation and action plans: Hawke's Bay schools prepared for brave new world
Schools are each making their own micro-adjustments to the red traffic light setting.

Teachers learn mindfulness techniques to help kids cope in Covid times
Bid to alleviate uncertainty that Omicron is giving Kiwi kids as they head back to school.

Omicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo event
Anyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.

Napier City Council proposes selling all 377 of its council houses
"We don't want our elderly and vulnerable living in sub-standard housing conditions."

'Manipulative' woman who hid daughter's injuries behind face paint on flight jailed
Two flight attendants became suspicious and cleaned the 9-year-old girl's face paint.

Napier to host all three Blackcaps versus Australia T20 matches to mitigate Covid risks
NZ Cricket has announced a huge schedule shake-up, which benefits Napier.

Unclaimed will: Hunt to find lost beneficiaries of 'great friend to many'
Ian Smith wanted to gift parts of his estate to 10 so-far untraceable people.

Smoking and vaping ban for Hawke's Bay beaches, rivers, and outdoor dining proposed
Have your say: Should beaches be smoke and vape free in Napier and Hastings?

One of Hastings' biggest hospitality venues shuts permanently
"We see sales deteriorating further, and a possible serious knock on effect from Omicron."

Court rejects German drink-driver's claim that she didn't know rights
German woman claims she did not understand her rights when she was booked drink-driving.

Covid-19: Five Air NZ flights added to locations of interest
Passengers on the flights have been asked to self-isolate immediately.