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'Gigantic irony': Plans for new McDonald’s next to medical centre
A health advocate says it's odd to put a fast-food restaurant next to its 'repair shop'.
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Late-night mayhem: Senior gang member leads assaults on bar patrons, uppercuts woman
Winitana Dellow and four fellow Mongrel Mob members have been nabbed for the brawl.
'Banter': HR manager fired after ‘typical Asian’ comment wins $34k
The Employment Relations Authority has found Natalie Plows was unjustifiably sacked.
'It got worse': Young woman's tummy lump was a 14cm tumour caused by rare cancer
Nixie Buchanan is recovering from surgery that was 'kind of like a C-section'.
Labour weekend scorcher: Temps to hit sweltering 28C before rain, wind sweeps in
Temperatures in eastern areas could reach 10C above average.
Logging truck crash spills logs over the road and into a nearby paddock
Motorists should avoid the area or expect delays.
Overseas investor buys five Hawke’s Bay apple orchards after Kiwi Crunch collapse
The sale is subject to usual conditions, including Overseas Investment Office consent.
Waka returning after navigating South Pacific using only stars
Two-and-a-half months of traditional by-the-stars navigation voyaging is almost over.
Air Force shares pictures from rescue of Hawke’s Bay teen missing after school hike in Ruahine Forest Park
The RNZAF was involved in the large search that brought a Hawke's Bay teen home safely.
'Help me': Dad shares details of student's 18 hours lost in bush after school hike
The Napier school student went missing on an outdoors trip into the Ruahine Forest Park.
Husband of woman killed by bus would give anything to say 'I love you' again
Olawande Braimoh was four months pregnant when she died and mother to an 8-year-old boy.
Watch: Off-road rallying puts father and daughter up to first in their category
It wasn't your average drive in the country for Ben Harding and daughter Charlotte.
Air NZ flight declares mayday over Napier, then lands safely
The Auckland-Napier flight encountered a front-wheel issue, with another flight diverted.
Complaints about dangerous intersection before pregnant woman killed
The council has received 12 reports of hazards and near misses there since 2019.
Autopsy reveals how Napier’s beloved Terry the turtle died
The endangered hawksbill turtle died at the aquarium he'd swum at for nearly 50 years.
Lee suffered a cardiac arrest while driving. A bystander and paramedics saved his life
Lee Bullivant has shared his remarkable survival story as part of Shocktober.
Battling nature and neighbours: Surf lifesaving club pushes for new home
The club needs to move from the sea, but some neighbours with a view don't support that.
Pain at the pump – which candidates have a plan to help us get around?
The cheapest unleaded 91 is now $3.31 a litre, and the cheapest diesel is $2.99.
Huntsman spider that survived harsh NZ winter has one thing on his mind
The male that crawled into a suburban Napier home is seeking a girlfriend, expert says.
Woman faces manslaughter charge after boy drowns at beach
Detective says decision to lay the charge 'wasn't taken lightly'.
MP report cards: Hawke's Bay trio all give themselves an 8/10 for first terms
All three unintentionally gave the same score as they listed their wins and misses.
One-eyed penguin wins Penguin of the Year 2026
Plus, Dunedin and Waitaki make Lonely Planet’s best destinations list for 2027.
Dishwasher at 12, NZ's youngest Domino's owner at 18 – now he oversees 149 stores
Napier's Liam Stops went $450,000 into debt at age 18 - all to buy a Domino's store.
Police called over frost helicopters
The temperature dipped, and orchardists were busy overnight.