'Predator' jailed for grooming 13-year-old
Napier man asked how old boy was and was told '14', then arranged to meet him.
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'It's senseless': Napier petrol pump vandal blasted
Petrol pump consoles and keypads out of action after vandalism.
Jefferson Starship rocker still flying high at 80
David Freiberg relives his lengthy career aboard the Jefferson Airplane and Starship.
Cat's leg amputated after shooting
One Napier resident has a $1200 bill after his cat was shot through the leg.
'Absolute scorcher': 30C days here as Hawke's Bay's hot summer starts early
It's already drier than normal, and farmers are being urged to look out for each other.
Le Quesnoy: NZ soldier who became a hero in France
The small French town which honours New Zealand after WWI battle.
Football player had goals - now it's jail
Gambling addiction, bills and debts add-up for former football hope
Napier's street community mourns loss of friend
Napier's street-living community mourns death of a friend.
'The thrill of getting caught': Man filmed 34 women in shower of his Airbnb
Former prison officer who called himself "bathroomvoyeur" filmed women.
Police say more charges remain likely after Napier man's death
No new charges yet after discovery of man's body.
Rare appeal hope for one-time Teresa Cormack homicide suspect
Spectre of notorious child abduction and killing raised cleared former suspect's appeal.
Empty Housing NZ home's $20,000 security
A newly-built Housing New Zealand house racked up thousands of dollars in security costs.
Grieving widow sues after not one but two 'stuff-ups'
A grieving widow has filed two lawsuits against Hawke's Bay District Health Board.
Policeman's Waikato River rescue recognised
Two people had crashed through bridge barrier into fast flowing river.
Watch: Napier man's incredible street magic astounds Kiwis
A video of a man performing amazing magic card tricks in Napier has gone viral.
Revealed: Highest, lowest petrol prices (and why there's a $1.30 gap)
Gull in Taneatua has the cheapest fuel, charging just $2.10 a litre for 91.
Port petitioners want public referendum on possible sale
Petition needs 5837 signatures to spark referendum on Napier Port ownership model.
NBHS rue another missed chance to secure national bragging rights
Disappointed NBHS take stock after stumbling at secondary schools' basketball nationals.
Reformed mobster: Gang members think prison is 'fun'
Mahi Tahi worked for this man and many like him. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rest home in breach of code after elderly man died after assault by fellow resident
Other resident was seen kicking the victim in the abdomen while he was on the floor.
Local Focus: The other way to meet a cop
Coffee with a Cop Day is Wednesday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Firearm pointed at officers during Napier pursuit
Police are hunting the occupants of a car involved in a pursuit where a gun was pointed
Increase in traumatic incidents at Hawke's Bay schools
The number of incidents specialised teams are dealing with in HB schools has increased.
Cemetery vandals wreck volunteers' work
Vandals tear out historic Napier Hill cemetery beautification plantings.
Desperation for rentals in Napier
Napier house owners deal with hundreds of inquiries for their rental properties
More flight delays at Hawke's Bay Airport
Flights were delayed again - today it was due to windy weather.
Where rents are rising the fastest in NZ
Every region in the country saw an annual increase in August .
Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes
Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.
Activists escape conviction over oil ship protest
Norman and climate activist Sara Howell were discharged without conviction.
Fog plays havoc with Auckland flights to Hawke's Bay
Fog plays havoc with Auckland flights.
Air NZ says delay linked to control tower
Air NZ points finger at Napier control tower over 10-minute flight delay this morning.