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Napier mayor admits Three Waters numbers mistake
The estimated 10-year spend for Napier under Three Waters reforms would be $469m.
'I can fight Dad' - boy, 3, wanted to defend mum against ex-partner
Man kicked ex-partner's door in half and knocked it off its hinges.
On target: Striker's goal as Rovers take aim at National League opposition
Canadian import welcomed like 'family' to Napier - urges teammates to aim high.
'Have the courage': Family plea to those who know who killed Ariki Rigby
Family anger grows as a month passes in hunt for those who killed teen Ariki Rigby
Problems loom as soggy ground delays crop planting in Bay
Sunny Hawke's Bay reputation takes a dive as soggy ground creates trouble.
Local Focus: Last chance to vote as Hawke's Bay local elections turnout drops
Early predictions are that voter turnout will be lower than in previous elections.
'Out of a Kremlin hymn book': Three Waters dislike runs deep in Hawke's Bay candidates
Place where the reforms all started doesn't have a candidate that clearly supports them.
Hastings stabbing victim remains in serious condition
A man has been charged and another remains in hospital following a stabbing in Hastings.
Patron reportedly stabbed and seriously injured at Hastings bar, one in custody
The incident was reported on Friday evening at a gaming lounge.
Crashed ute submerged in Hastings stream finally fished out
A submerged ute has been removed to prevent pollution.
'Right side of my body was paralysed': Football player fights back from mini-stroke
Napier City Rovers star battles back from mini-stroke.
Little token, big impact: Vote for your favourite charity as Good in the Hood returns
Get in behind your favourite local charity or community group at your local Z station.
'Justice for Ariki': Slain teen was planning new life in Australia, relative reveals
Cousin of homicide victim Ariki Rigby believes many people know what happened to her.
'Nothing to lose': The mantra driving Rovers' return to the top flight
Making National League is a job half-done for Napier City - now they want to impress.
Teen homicide victim's journey to 'final resting place'
'Strong lines' of enquiry being chased by police as they hunt Hawke's Bay teen's killer.
No penalty for man who cut down 30-year-old redwood trees near Hastings
The matter will not be passed on to police, following an investigation by council.
'We are going to live for you': Sister's moving tribute to Hawke's Bay homicide victim at funeral
'It is so hard to talk about her life when we would just like to have her here with us.'
Local Focus: Ana Apatu on Candidate Camera
Meet Ana Apatu, running for Hastings District Council.
Local Focus: Sarah Greening-Smith on Candidate Camera
Sarah Greening-Smith says council work needs more transparency and consultation.
Local Focus: Hohepa Cooper on Candidate Camera
Hohepa Cooper, a secondary school teacher, is a Takitimu Māori Ward candidate.
'You reap what you sow': Family member of slain teen's message to killer
Family of slain teen talk of 'very horrendous situation' - urge people to call police.
Debut photo festival aims to attract crowds to Hastings CBD
Hastings is about to host Hawke's Bay's first photography festival.
Homicide teen Ariki Rigby remembered as 'beautiful, energetic, bright-eyed'
Family of killed Hawke's Bay teen's moving tribute and impassioned plea for justice.
Elderly man attacked by roaming dog in Hastings street
John Berkhan had fainted from blood loss by the time an ambulance arrived at his flat.
'I'm gonna make an album': Slain teen's musical dream
Teen homicide victim had a dream of getting "rich" and was set to record music.
'Our little girl': Family tribute to teen homicide victim - urge people to come forward
As police hunt Hawke's Bay teen's killer, her family has made a moving tribute.
Hawke's Bay homicide: Anguish of dog walker who found burned teen's body
Police following 'lines of inquiry' into teen's death - man who found body traumatised
Mayors say large new stretches of Hawke's Bay state highways could drop to 80km/h
It comes after a large stretch of State Highway 5 was dropped to 80km/h this year.
Local Focus: Eileen Lawson on Candidate Camera
Eileen Lawson has worked as a Hastings District councillor for four and a half years.
'She was a Queen right to her last breath'
Queen Elizabeth II shared a hongi during her 1986 visit to Hastings.
Street changes for Hastings to allow kids to walk and cycle safely to school
'If children are confident to get on their bike or scooter, the whole community opens up.'
Body in burned car: Police return to scene of grisly find
Police are canvassing the area as their inquiry into the Hawke's Bay homicide continues.
$400k-plus to help build new stables at Tōmoana showgrounds
$460,000 investment will allow stables to be built in time for 2023 Horse of the Year.