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	Man who died in crash on State Highway 1 near Taupo identified Stuff.co.nz - 28 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) He was Travis Edward Simmonds, 53, of Napier. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Napier man named as victim in Wairakei crash near Taupo NZ Herald - 28 Jul (NZ Herald) The crash happened on State Highway 1 between Link Rd and Kauri Drive. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	On The Up: Napier teen Mercede Eunson wins gold at Australian boxing tournament NZ Herald - 27 Jul (NZ Herald) Boxer now aims to compete in the Queen of the Ring tournament in Australia. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Weekend essay: An expat’s daydream for a perfect Napier day – Daisy Coles NZ Herald - 26 Jul (NZ Herald) OPINION: I have this thing about that little city. It`s a love affair. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Napier dips to -2.2C as frosty weather grips Hawke’s Bay NZ Herald - 25 Jul (NZ Herald) Napier hit its coldest temperature of the year, dropping to -2.2C on Friday. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival returns with 10th anniversary programme NZ Herald - 24 Jul (NZ Herald) The Hawke`s Bay Arts Festival runs from October 9 to 19 in Hastings, Havelock North, and Napier. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Work begins on Napier's $110m civic centre redevelopment RadioNZ - 21 Jul (RadioNZ) Eight years ago, the entire civic centre was damaged in an earthquake and deemed unusable. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	On The Up: Napier cyclist Strat Ellingham’s inspiring recovery after devastating crash NZ Herald - 20 Jul (NZ Herald) `If I can help people find hope, that`s what it’s all about.` Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Berry Tasty: Cyclone survivor takes over well-known Napier eatery NZ Herald - 20 Jul (NZ Herald) Mel Gale is ready for a new chapter as owner of Berry Tasty, two years on from Gabrielle. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Man missing after leaving Lower Hutt, heading for Napier RadioNZ - 19 Jul (RadioNZ) Police are searching for a missing man who was travelling to Napier from Lower Hutt. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General