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The incredible story of two Kiwi boys, their Rubik's cubes and a stranger's $50 notes

Two boys were waiting for their dinner when a stranger surprised them with $50 each.

Sport-loving region is also a hub of sports injuries, ACC stats reveal

14,603 claims paid out in a single year related to sporting and recreational activities.

Hawke's Bay Airport announces plan to be carbon neutral by 2030

"We want to be New Zealand's most sustainable airport."

Fine weather continues as kids head back to school

Winter chills still some time off.

The new Napier emergency whare proving care to kids as young as 3

"It's common for kids to run. But we haven't had one person try. They want to be there."

Online shopping in Hawke's Bay up 30 per cent in a year, NZ Post hires more staff

Covid forced the older generation to embrace online shopping. They're not stopping now.

The duffel bag moved: Cat found alive in Napier church backyard hailed as 'miracle'

Hallelujah's staunch face says it all - she doesn't forget those who've wronged her.

Penguin tangled in fishing line rescued by walkers

"Once the fishing line was removed, we witnessed the penguin take a deep breath."

'Life changed dramatically': Woman assaulted at Havelock North restaurant

An assault in which a woman received a second concussion has dramatically changed her life

Children staying home from pre-school due to lack of food

Children are turning up to kindy without food and sometimes not showing up at all

'Admin oversight' leads to closure of Takitimu shops

Seafood off the menu at Takitimu shops after compliance oversight

Water spout forms off Napier coast as city drenched

A water spout has formed off the coast of Napier.

Nash apologises for branding knitting Act MP a 'nutter' on radio show

"If this is what Nash says in public, I can't imagine what he says in private."

Local Focus: Raw Napier jokes bring raw comedy success

Warning - some of this comedy really is "raw".

Napier live export protesters 'stoked' with ban announcement

She said the two-year transition period was "bittersweet"

Neighbours of freedom campers say homelessness now the biggest problem

There's a new trend in freedom camping, and it's not driven by tourists.