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Northland put shield loss behind and focus on Otago.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
Vessel with close contacts of new Covid-19 case anchored off Napier
The Ken Rei logging ship is anchored off Napier.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
'You let Zach down': Defence Force fined $288,000 over diver's death
"No words can describe the grief, pain and suffering I feel," fiancee says.
Ranfurly Shield challenge hits fever pitch
Northland have an opportunity to win the Ranfurly Shield after 42 years.
Motorcycle crash victim dedicated life to help others
David Rains fought hard for his own future, then lifted others up around him.
'Idiotic behaviour': Penguin-grabbing selfie attempts may earn $100k fine
DoC is asking the public to report any such incidents so it can follow them up.
Napier residents told not to drink dirty tap water as shortages bite
Napier's water demand has already skyrocketed to summertime amounts.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Where to eat, drink and sleep in Napier
Try the classics and discover some hidden gems in the art deco capital of the world.
It's been a long journey to stage West Side Story
The students started rehearsing in February before it paused in March.
Re-elected trustees dominate consumers power vote in low poll
Low poll means trust might have to look at when the election held, says chairperson.
The return of spring: Temperatures could soar to 12C above average tomorrow
Time to put on the summer sheets - overnight temperatures could be much warmer than usual.
Ex-cop's seen the worst of cannabis. He won't be backing legalising it
Those who've seen how cannabis impacts young people won't back the bill, says ex-cop.
He was one of NZ's top Dry July fundraisers. Now he pleads guilty to drink driving
Top fundraiser crashes after booze-free July.
Vandals smash glass at Napier viewing platform. Is steel the solution?
Glass panels at the end of Napier's viewing platform were once again smashed by vandals.
Teen who stole two police cars in a night jailed
Despite handcuffs, he contorted his body into a position from which he could drive.
Local Focus: Workers versus employers - Napier candidates give their verdict
Napier candidates on employers versus workers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates address economic credibility
Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates discuss party credibility. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Black Clash back - and under lights
Sir Richie, Jordie... the popular summery fixture is back - but who's landed the big game?
Local Focus: Napier's biggest issue
Napier candidates have issues to share. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
MTG Māori exhibitions finalists in design awards
This is the third time MTG has been a finalist in the awards.
Read all about it! Wardini wins NZ bookshop of the year
Wardini Books has been named the Nielsen Bookshop of the Year 2020.
Pollution progress: Napier, Hastings air quality finally meeting national standards
Both Napier and Hastings met their national air quality targets for the year.
Quality of life similar to 'battery hen' say parents of disabled
Review of IHC services draws damning submission from parents of intellectually disabled.
Bay events tweaked as PM extends level 2 by a week
The wait for a full crowd for big events in the region has been extended.
Local Focus: Is the law out of order? Napier candidates on crime and punishment
Napier candidates question our prison system. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Napier teen reunited with late stepdad's bike
"When I saw the police wheeling the bike, I ran out crying and hugged the officer."
Police National Dive squad recover two submerged cars in Napier
Dive squad called to extract two cars submerged in Meeanee Quay