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Man sets boat on fire, crashes another boat through fence, rams vehicles, steals caravan - with a swim in between to escape
The locals tried to box the man in to bring an end to a coastal community crime spree.
Latest from Mahia
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
New project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deaths
A new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.
Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket successfully deploys five Kineis satellites to orbit
Sir Peter Beck: 'With each mission, we bring the world closer, enabling vital data.'
'Sky Full of Sars': Photographers across North Island capture Rocket Lab night launch
Stunning scenes were captured from Wellington to the East Coast on Monday morning.
Hoot, there it is: Rocket Lab launches 51st mission
Owl for One, One for Owl mission launched into space.
Mahia celebrates multi-use sports facility, enhancing local recreation
'Let our young ones be the manu o taiharuru.'
Pou saved after harsh swells left it lying on the beach
Mahia locals' call for help answered after pou washes into the sea in big swells.
Fishing tragedy: Brothers farewell ‘fearless’ Damien Macpherson
Brothers Brad and Karl are speaking for the first time about losing their brother.
‘Worse than Gabrielle’: Locals where dead fishermen found describe horrible rescue conditions
The wild weather had been the worst one local had seen in three decades.
Givealittle pages launched for families of Gisborne fishermen who died at sea
The whānau of Elwood Higgins, Taina Sinoti and Damian MacPherson will already get $200k.
‘Devastated’: Emotions raw as friends pay tribute to fishermen who died at sea
A minute's silence was held at the local fishing club to honour the three East Coast men.
'Slayer of all slayers': Tributes flow for dead Gisborne fishermen
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stolz said the men were loved, well respected and will be missed.
'Community in mourning': Three bodies found in search for missing fishermen
A police spokesperson said formal identification is ongoing.
Rescue crew 'gutted' after abandoning mission to save missing fishermen
Napier Coastguard volunteer describes anguish of pulling-out of search for missing men.
Mahia bound: Search continues for missing fishing boat off Gisborne
Helicopters carrying out shoreline search, sea too rough to tackle.
Last of the Cancer Society daffodils for Māhia’s Mev
Long-time supporter of cancer fight in honour of late friend.
Let the games begin at Māhia's new sports courts
'It’s been a long-held dream for the community.'
Carving of Māhia ancestor Rongomaiwahine unveiled at beach playground
New Rongomaiwahine carving at Māhia by Gisborne master carver Boydie Te Nahu.
Rocket Lab sends Nasa polar satellite into space
A climate change-focused mission from Mahia.
'It had to be done': Why a section of Napier-Gisborne railway line is being taken away
A railway line in northern Hawke's Bay is being removed to move the eroding road over.
Closing in on solution to Māhia's Blacks Beach erosion issue
Answer to coastal erosion issue in final design stages.
'It hurts the people who are already grieving': Thousands worth of rebuild material stolen from Hawke's Bay school and pre-school
Nuhaka School and a pre-school on-site have suffered a series of break-ins and thefts.
Watch: Nasa, Rocket Lab launch solar sail from Mahia
Nasa's new solar sail mission that uses sunlight for propulsion has launched from HB.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Napier City Council forecasts huge rates increases and future debt
Napier City Council starts the ball rolling in the public phase of its 3-year plan.
Holiday-park purchase to benefit Wairoa iwi for generations
Settlement group buys holiday park from Hastings businesswoman.
Severe thunderstorms, strong winds to hit Hawke's Bay
Adverse weather watches have been issued for late Monday and early Tuesday.
Man says drugs were for own use - his safe password suggested otherwise
Drug seller claims money was from orchard work, building and pokies.
Stay out of the water: DoC warning after shark kills stranded whale
"Well-meaning" volunteers warned they can create a risk to themselves and whales.
Massive shark kills and devours stranded whale, attempted rescuer flees water
'It took its whole head off. There are not many sharks that can do that.'
Councillor stands by decision to not offer Māhia railbike business rates remission
One councillor says the business “needs to stand on its own”.