Crash closes State Highway 2 south of Hastings and injures several
A crash is expected to keep State Highway 2 south of Hastings closed for at least an hour
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Mayhem on Napier and Hastings roads
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Fifty years ago it was Napier's first drive-in garden centre. Now it will be housing
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Woman charged with helping fleeing driver who rammed police car in Napier
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Covid strikes down NZ Post staff in Napier at busiest time of year
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State Highway 2 reopens between Napier and Wairoa after slip
State Highway 2 has reopened between Napier and Wairoa after a slip.
Napier residents fight council for Taradale crossing
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Perth comp chance to talk rugby tournament hosting
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Lifeguards to move from dangerous beach in bid to stop people swimming there
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Mid-December reopening for Ravensdown plant building after fire
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National's Katie Nimon confirmed to run again for Napier seat in 2023
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