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Tourists' photo op is off the wall
Off-the-edge outcome as hillside photo-op goes wrong.

Man gets home detention with his assault victims
The man assaulted girls with rope, fishing rods and other household items.

Fail: Pink fairy's tackling target jailed
Sunday afternoon raider didn't even get the chance to pull the gun in his pants.

Crews busy putting together cheer parcels
Christmas Cheer packing starts to get underway as donations continue to roll in.

Napier teenager dances to new heights
Napier teen heading to Wellington to pursue goal of professional dancing.

Taradale community rallies to restore pool
Trust confident that Taradale's community pool will reopen.

Chiropractor fined $20,000
Chiropractor took no notes, or one-word notes, tribunal decision says.

Big cheer boosts on food and funds fronts
Karamu High hits Christmas Cheer high with its generous food donation.

Future port funding faces scrutiny
HBRC considering options to diversify investments, reduce risks on Napier Port.

Rain on the way for Hawke's Bay
Thunderstorms forecast for Hawke's Bay in the next 24 hours.

Three Bay students win PM's Scholarships
Two Bay students off to Latin America and one to Asia for trip of a lifetime.

Bat-maker Laver & Wood opens up in Napier
Laver & Wood will be showcasing its new premises on Meeanee Quay on Friday.

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?

More transparency required by council
A good outcome can only be achieved when credible communication goes both ways.

Threats to burn Napier mayor's house
Social media abuse hurled at Bill Dalton's family after Napier water crisis.

Xero tech guru tells firms to get with it
Xero hot shot in Hawke's Bay with warning - and inspiration - for businesses.

Charity donates hundreds of water bottles
Rapid Relief Team drops 500 bottles at Napier school as water crisis unfolds.

Icehouse enjoying impact on business
The Icehouse wants to duplicate successful Hawke's Bay model in other regions.

Laser looks to expand after winning year
Napier-based family franchise aims to double in size after big wins this year.

Black water pours from taps in Napier
Napier residents were warned their water might run out - but not that it might turn black.

Megafish sponsor in for the long haul
Hawke's Bay joiner Adam Satherley not only sponsors Megafish - he fishes too.

Thesis highlights healthcare challenges
Meeting needs of those with serious illness and other challenges focus of study.

Editorial: 7 Days comics a nice Friday fit
Comedians of 7 Days fame set to descend on Napier in December.

Local Focus: Our ageing truckies
Truckies' wages are rising but training is a problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Yachting legend comes to Napier
World champion yachtsman attends Napier Sailing Club's Summer Regatta.

Teacher accessed dating site in class
Reg Korau failed to disclose driving convictions and drove school van for personal use.