Jail for sword-wielding man who fled cops
Gary Ratima Karangaroa told his victims they would die a "luxurious death".
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Parole declined for murderer Dartelle Alder
Dartelle Alder had appeared before the Parole Board for the first time.
Creepy porch raid for cigarette butts
Watch: Porch raided for cigarette butts as family sleeps.
Local Focus: Escaping floods and cats
A colony of the world's most threatened gull species, the endemic black-billed gull, has successfully bred in Hawke's Bay despite major obstacles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Changes eyed for Napier's $34m portfolio
Napier City Council to look at allowing leaseholders to buy council property.
Homeless advocate denies assaulting wife
Kevin Swannell has been charged with assaulting and threatening to kill his wife.
Jobs outlook good for Hawke's Bay
Trade Me sees positive outlook for new jobs in the Hawke's Bay region.
Teens arrested for robbery of pizza delivery driver
Police looking for two others and seeking information about "rowdy" group of youngsters.
Hocquard high tails it into the big league
Whanganui cricketer Matthew Hocquard named Hawkes Bay Cricket Camp tournament MVP
Hitchhiker's wrong turn ends in police cells
A hitchhiker looking for a place to rest got her wish.
Family 'struggling to cope' with loss of heroic mum
Family "eternally grateful" to two women who dived into the sea to rescue children.
Hunt for possible Frimley firestarter
Police hunting arsonists after seven suspicious fires in four weeks.
Poignant last message before man dies
One of the last things Bradley Cardno did was feel his unborn daughter kick.
Weather woes to continue with more drizzle next week
There will be showers for most of the country next week; no severe weather is forecast.
Park upgrade 'long-term gain' - CD Cricket boss
Changes in cricket, rugby line-up after delay in park improvements.
Local Focus: Wheels instead of seals
Napier's seafront is a growing attraction. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Wheels instead of seals
Napier's seafront is a growing attraction. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Four arrests after reports of gunfire in Napier
The four aged 16 to 39 were arrested after a car was stopped by police.
Local Focus: East Coast the place for women in chains
Nearly half of NZ's female mayors are on the East Coast. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gas leak capped in Napier, Police lift cordons
Police have lifted cordons after a gas leak caused evacuations in Napier.
Businesses evacuated after car hits gas pipe in Napier
A car has collided with a gas pipe in Napier causing businesses to evacuate.
Brazen theft of passport and wallet
Woman desperately seeking help after passport and wallet stolen.
Gill named to play Afghanistan U19 today
Whanganui's Canadian cricket import Akash Gill is recognised for his perfoamnces
Fail: Pink fairy's tackling target jailed
Sunday afternoon raider didn't even get the chance to pull the gun in his pants.
MetService: 'Don't take fine weather for granted'
Temperatures are set to "yoyo" the week before Christmas, the MetService warns.
Bay beneficiary faces dishonesty charges
Bay of Plenty beneficiary faces nine charges in the Napier District Court.
Future port funding faces scrutiny
HBRC considering options to diversify investments, reduce risks on Napier Port.
Shane Jones is on to something
A Hawkes Bay work scheme shoes they can help people on the dole.
Bay Utd fail to claim three points at home
Previewed as the game of the Premiership round so did it live up to its billing?
Threats to burn Napier mayor's house
Social media abuse hurled at Bill Dalton's family after Napier water crisis.
Black water pours from taps in Napier
Napier residents were warned their water might run out - but not that it might turn black.