Hawke's Bay, dumping ground for space junk
NZ's East Coast is in the firing line for NASA's space junk.
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New state houses broken into twice during construction
A Housing New Zealand property has around-the-clock on-site security.
Fake Red Cross collectors asking for cash
Fake Red Cross collectors asking for cash target Hawke's Bay suburbs.
Rainbow Warrior to visit as Greenpeace celebrates exploration ban
Rainbow Warrior will travel around New Zealand as part of the Oil Free Seas tour.
Rainbow Warrior coming to Napier to mark oil and gas ban
The Rainbow Warrior sails to Napier later this year as part of the Oil Free Seas Tour.
Retirement villages will bring 320 jobs, $45m boost
Research suggests retirement village development adds significantly to the local economy.
Brian Tamaki: 'It's time for a new approach'
Bishop Brian Tamaki shared his Destiny Church's "Man Up" message with gangs.
Local Focus: Do Hawke's Bay growers smoke too much?
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is ready to fine growers for errant smoke. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wairoa quad bike victim named
Colin Hyde died while out fencing on a farm between Wairoa and Frasertown.
Injured shark's welfare not in question
Shark's bloody nose just a graze, says aquarium staff.
Teens arrested for alleged armed robbery of Napier petrol station
Police are looking for a black Nike sports bag dumped near the crime scene.
Police name two killed in car crash
The two people killed in the crash were from Napier and Hastings.
Polytech second-half rolls jump with free fees
Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.
Hawke's Bay DHB plunged into $6m deficit
Higher than expected patient numbers and reduced savings behind $6.8m deficit.
Man in hospital after assault in Napier house
A man arrived at Hawke's Bay hospital with critical injuries at the weekend.
Back to school? Why your kid should get dirty
Abolishing national standards has freed schools to help kids learn through play.
Young offenders get licence to steer away from crime
A car key in a youth's hand instead of a jail key in a warder's . . . it's a no-brainer.
Agents sold nearly 10 houses a day in June
An average of 9.8 houses were sold each day in June, REINZ figures show.
Local Focus: Accidental scaffolder's climb to success
Staffordshire Bull Terrier stands the test of time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tills are ringing in this district with $70m spend
For the first time Hastings retail spending has topped $70m over three months.
The $100m plan to change Napier's retail landscape
The $100m plan is expected to be transformative for commerce.
Passengers delayed nearly three hours after plane struck by lightning
"There was a big flash outside and the plane definitely shook a little bit."
Rovers grind down Stop Out in Napier
Napier City Rovers had to toil but eventually broke down Stop Out's resolve in Napier.
Local Focus: Roller derby Maidens meet their match
Bay City Rollers Vs Death Stars. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Port notches container-packing record
Port's container packing facility at capacity but using smarter ways to keep up.
Uncertainty for Warehouse workers as jobs on the line
Hawke's Bay Warehouses stay quiet on whether workers will be axed
Legal action lodged over Te Mata Peak track
Environmental Defence Society challenges council decision and seeks order to remove track.
All clean, till the meth reared up
Two men with only one previous conviction between them each jailed for more than two years
Century-old luxury Napier lodge on the market
Napier's only five-star boutique lodge has won excellence awards every year since 2012.