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On The Up: The club reclaiming the night for women runners
As the sun drops, dozens of women arrive, laughter ringing out in the dusky gloom.

Haumako's innovation transforms Wairoa into horticultural hub
Haumako is leading Wairoa's shift to high-tech horticulture with Envy apples.

On The Up: 11yo Taradale runner may have broken 5km world record
Jack Coombe would have been happy to beat his PB, before his time sent everyone googling.

‘More to come’: Testing start to 2025 as Napier City Rovers chase National League dream
Napier City Rovers aim for consistent wins to secure a top-four finish.

Napier Library to close on weekends amid uncertain future
The Saturday closure comes amid a proposal to shut Napier Library for at least two years.

'Heartbreaking': 38 pōhutukawa trees mowed down by vandals
Replacing the trees is estimated to cost $20,000, says Napier's mayor.

Second council pulls out of Hawke’s Bay climate committee
'It did not involve a visit to Wairoa, that we are aware of.'

From 'one of those pricks' to a 'legend in blue': How a parking warden tamed the streets
A lot can change in 38 years on the beat – just ask John McKelvie.

'We have to comply': Landlord gives dozens of pensioners 90-day notice to vacate village
'We couldn't tell them what was happening, because we didn't know ourselves.'

MTG’s new quake exhibit to get shake house
OPINION: Creating the shake house has been in the pipeline for over a year.

Hastings breast cancer survivor hosts Pink Ribbon Breakfast to support vital charity
The event raises funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

First highway speed limit rise in Hawke's Bay sparks debate
The speed limit on SH51 was changed from 80km/h to 100km/h overnight.

'Colder' trend continues: Hawke's Bay braces for winter's arrival
Cooler weather for Hawke's Bay weekend and rain and wind expected near exposed coast.

Accident and medical centre opens in Stortford Lodge
Hastings healthcare to get a boost with new clinic.

'That teacher’: The creative genius who left an influence on all students
'Every time you saw him was a good one': quirky Tamatea High teacher's life celebrated.

'Cheers for the memories': A rapist's text after motel violation of impaired woman
Jury found Rigby guilty of rape in one instance, but not guilty of other sexual charges.

'We breathe what you burn': Council warns as burning ban takes effect
Barbecues and hāngī fires are still allowed despite the burning ban.

Nobody puts Napier in a corner: Councillors stop plan to close nightclubs early
'How are young ones going to learn about the world sitting at home playing Playstation?'

'Winter is tough': MP's appeal for blankets to aid vulnerable families
Donations can be dropped off from May 5 to May 9 at 129 Queen St East.

Why you shouldn’t write off Ahuriri Regional Park – Annette Brosnan
OPINION: We are asking the community what they think in really broad terms.

$24k win: Napier resident among nine lucky Lotto winners
The ticket was purchased online via MyLotto.