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	Hundred new Kainga Ora homes built in Napier in the past year NZ Herald - 22 Apr (NZ Herald) Out of motels into homes: Kainga Ora statistics changing lives. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	'Leave the library alone': Napier community fighting against Council proposal to close it RadioNZ - 21 Apr (RadioNZ) Napier City Council is proposing to close the library from 1 July 2025, and keep Taradale`s Library open seven days a week - which is about a 20-minute drive away. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Temporary shelter for Napier homeless? NZ Herald - 21 Apr (NZ Herald) It`s a problem that `isn`t going away`. Napier group looking for a house - and answers. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Napier photographer snaps up prestigious photography award with patient cicada shot NZ Herald - 19 Apr (NZ Herald) Kirsteen Redshaw won the William C. Davies Memorial Trophy for her cicada photo. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	‘Pillar to post’: Napier driver frustrated by road-damage saga NZ Herald - 17 Apr (NZ Herald) Rob Tranter faced delays after his van was damaged on Meeanee Rd. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Easter-weekend weather unsettled with humid conditions in Hawke’s Bay NZ Herald - 17 Apr (NZ Herald) `Napier and Hastings will be reaching up into the 25C to 26C,` but rain is expected. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	‘Peace of mind’: New stopbank project brings hope to Waiohiki NZ Herald - 16 Apr (NZ Herald) The new stopbank will run from Redclyffe Bridge to Napier Golf Course. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Napier’s alleged perfume thieves apprehended NZ Herald - 16 Apr (NZ Herald) Thieves smashed the doors. The cost of damage was much more than that of the stolen goods. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	State Highway 2 closed north of Napier after serious two-car crash Stuff.co.nz - 16 Apr (Stuff.co.nz) Road expected to remain shut for “a significant period of time”, say police, while main detour also closed due to a landslip. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Rolled truck closes SH2 north of Napier, serious injuries reported NZ Herald - 16 Apr (NZ Herald) Motorists should avoid the area and expect delays. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General