How a new form of erosion protection could save Te Awanga's shoreline
Council funded the Ecoreef project, costing an estimated $800,000.
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Council votes to trial opening Splash Planet next winter - without the pools
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Napier Port rejects union claim it is 'selectively suspending' workers
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First XV rugby: Napier Boys' defeat Hamilton Boys' in comeback thriller
Napier Boys' High School First XV mounted a thrilling come-from-behind victory.