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The Bay's fatality-free Easter holiday period distorts the wider picture, writes Mark Story. Photo / File

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Editorial: Crashes avoidable but inevitable

4 Apr, 2018 9:13am
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Road deaths are a national issue.

The 2008 Flaxmere hikoi galvanised the Hastings district. Photo / File

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Editorial: Get up, stand up, Flaxmere

7 Mar, 2018 8:24am
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Troubled suburb turns on the PR offensive

Mission concert crowds fulled the paddock at last years show. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Empty Mission Concert paddock an opportunity lost?

3 Feb, 2018 9:44am
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Did Mission Concert promoters seeking Neil Diamond replacement set sights too high?

Mission Estate chairman Phil Hocquard says Neil Diamond will deliver a

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Teamwork secures Diamond for Mission Estate

28 Oct, 2017 11:27am
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Diamond a coup for Mission, says chairman.

English couple Dave and Viv Perry were fined for camping illegally in Napier this week. Photo/Supplied

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Right attitude goes a long way

29 Jun, 2017 8:25am
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Lions fan's lack of humility barred lenient hearing.

The Salvation Army is one of many charities hit by overnight dumping of unsaleable goods. Photo File

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Editorial: Charity dumping selfish act

22 Jun, 2017 9:07am
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Dumping culprits threaten precious social service.

Prime Minister Bill English, right, and Finance Minister Steven Joyce, last week announced the age of those eligible for superannuation would rise to 67. Photo/File

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Robbed! By my birthdate?

13 Mar, 2017 6:00pm
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I was born August 2, 1972. This means I'm a Leo born the same year as The Godfather's release in the decade of disco. Who cares? Well

In its heyday, when it drew a huge 34,000-capacity, the Wellington Sevens was as close as this country got to Mardi Gras.

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Keep the Sevens party alive

6 Feb, 2017 7:00pm
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Apparently it's called the Wellington Sevens because that's how many tickets were sold. Financially beleaguered for the past few

If decorating the Christmas tree is the most exciting time of the year, then felling it is surely the most gloomy. Photo/Getty

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Opinion: Last of the summer swine

10 Jan, 2017 4:00pm
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If decorating the Christmas tree is the most exciting time of the year, then felling it is surely the most gloomy. There are few

Election signs start to appear around Tauranga. Photo/file

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Opinion: Polling time, grins are out

8 Sep, 2016 8:14pm
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The triennial billboard exhibition is upon us. Not that you needed reminding - or an invitation. We have little choice but to view

United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has said she'll move to New Zealand if Trump becomes president. Photo/File

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Editorial: NZ is haven from trouble

19 Jul, 2016 8:00pm
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United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsburg recently told the New York Times that if Donald Trump became President she would

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Four young lives lost, one shared pain

11 May, 2016 8:28am
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A coroner has found there were "multiple stressors" within families surrounding the sudden deaths of four 15-year-old girls.

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Editorial: Concert owner not real culprit

31 Mar, 2016 4:30am
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Editorial: Senseless act of stupidity

23 Mar, 2016 4:40am
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Godfery Quemeneur, co-owner of GodsOwn Brewery.

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Editorial: Heavenly brew taps into Bay

14 Mar, 2016 4:50am
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Editorial: Govt needs to sort out RSE rules

11 Feb, 2016 4:50am
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Editorial: State of lake a source of sorrow

2 Feb, 2016 4:50am
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Mark Story: Farewell to the sweet stuff

6 Jan, 2016 4:50am
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Take it easy out on the roads - fifteen people died in crashes in Hawke's Bay/Gisborne last year.

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Mark Story: Luck plays big part for many drivers

5 Jan, 2016 5:00am
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Mark Story: Circle of life halted for fateful day

4 Jan, 2016 5:02am
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Police were called to a cul-de-sac after a toddler was hit by a van.

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Editorial: Driver's worst nightmare

16 Dec, 2015 9:00am
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Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel was recently announced Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2015

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Editorial: Last day for Person of the Year

14 Dec, 2015 9:00am
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Editorial: Nominees all known for efforts

8 Dec, 2015 9:00am
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A new building would not deliver the intimate audience experience the Hawke's Bay Opera House offers, says urban designer James Lunday. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Decision a no-brainer, says urban designer

27 Nov, 2015 9:18am
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Time to vote for Hawke's Bay's Person of the Year.

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Editorial: Nominate person of the year

26 Nov, 2015 9:00am
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Paris is on high alert after terror struck over the weekend.

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Editorial: Competing for terror's market share

16 Nov, 2015 9:00am
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Camberley Kindergarten's head teacher Heather Simmons surrounded by the evidence of the weekend's vandalism. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Editorial: Difficult to feel for these louts

10 Nov, 2015 9:00am
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A CCTV photograph of a robber with a pistol at the Mobil service station in Stortford Lodge in Hastings.

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Suspects held after rash of robberies

6 Nov, 2015 11:42am
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It's Guy Fawke's night and the fire service are probably hoping for rain.

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Editorial: Fireworks fuss getting a bit much

5 Nov, 2015 9:00am
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Editorial: Lindauer mystery gets better

21 Oct, 2015 9:00am
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New Zealand All Blacks winger Julian Savea powers over for a try during the Quarter Final between France and the All Blacks

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Editorial: Passion, talent and good luck

19 Oct, 2015 9:00am
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New Zealand's first International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration promises to wow attendees with a unique line-up of activities. Photo / Babiche Martens

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Wow factor on cards for wine buffs

2 Oct, 2015 3:00pm
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New Zealand's first International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration promises to wow attendees with a unique line-up of activities.

England lost their first match to Wales in the Rugby World Cup.

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Editorial: Cup reminds us why we love the game

30 Sep, 2015 9:00am
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Editorial: Did too many cooks starve food entity?

23 Sep, 2015 9:00am
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Editorial: It's D-Day for vote on unification

15 Sep, 2015 9:00am
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Kiwis are articulating their idea of what nationalism means and examining the shifting frontiers of our country's realm, says Mark Story.

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Editorial: Shifting ideas of our nationhood

10 Sep, 2015 9:00am
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Renowned designer slams flag process

3 Sep, 2015 4:00pm
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Editorial: Threat to whitebait is worry for all

24 Aug, 2015 9:00am
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Editorial: Celebrate a lovely language

29 Jul, 2015 9:00am
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The Hawke's Bay potato top pie has been hailed as the best in the land.

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Editorial: Potato top reigns supreme

22 Jul, 2015 9:00am
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HAPPY PLACE: A mother has complained about the apparent foul-mouthed toys handed out at McDonald's with Happy Meals. Photograph by Duncan Brown.

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Editorial: Take it all in context with toys

14 Jul, 2015 9:00am
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Editorial: Saying goodbye to a friend

1 Jul, 2015 9:00am
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Hugh Crichton, winemaker, Vidal Estate Winery, Hastings.

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Editorial: Vidal's is world class in a glass

17 Jun, 2015 9:00am
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L-R: Ian Collier, and Meghan Blair Auckland, at at the launch of the new Hawke's Bay International Marathon.

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Editorial: Great news for region in the long run

16 Jun, 2015 9:00am
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Maurice Beatson on My Gollywog at Horse of the year, Hawkes Bay Showgrounds, Hastings.

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Editorial: Refreshing to see claim of confidence

2 Jun, 2015 9:00am
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Editorial: Sir Pita Sharples' top achievement

1 Jun, 2015 9:00am
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The Monckton Scenic Reserve is closed due to a rogue bull roaming the area.

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Editorial: There's no bull about freedom

14 May, 2015 9:00am
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Editorial: The beauty of hunting traditions

4 May, 2015 9:40am
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Missing woman Fiona Wills will be remembered in a service on March 14

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Editorial: Alzheimer's initiative welcome

5 Mar, 2015 9:00am
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Maureen Paviour had the medals stole from her house returned.

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Editorial: Even thieves know some things sacred

17 Feb, 2015 9:00am
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This years Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon has seen record-breaking numbers

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Editorial: Parents in race to celebrate

12 Feb, 2015 9:00am
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Only 15 weighable kahawai were caught at a competition over the weekend.

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Editorial: Fishing on a prayer in competition

3 Feb, 2015 9:00am
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'The pluck and skill of the New Zealanders, led from the front by Martin Crowe, entered New Zealand cricketing folklore.'

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Editorial: Our chance to relive cup heroics

2 Feb, 2015 9:00am
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Whetu Barber has a lifetime ban from rugby.

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Editorial: Let the 'bad boy' fight on

29 Jan, 2015 9:00am
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Today's teeth indicate we're less savage.

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Editorial: Some facts for you to chew over

21 Jan, 2015 9:00am
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Being served the 'worst flat white in history' is certainly a first world problem.

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Editorial: Problems given some perspective

12 Jan, 2015 9:00am
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Freediver William Trubridge says he will again attempt to break his own record of 101 metres.PHOTO/REBECCA WOODMORE

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Freediver breathes easy despite risk

6 Jan, 2015 1:00pm
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Resurfacing semi-conscious after diving deeper than the length of a rugby field, his support crew tell him to breathe.

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Editorial: It's farewell to grand old Albert

23 Dec, 2014 8:46am
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Christmas in Hawke's Bay may be sunny after all.

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Editorial: Festive forecast up in air

22 Dec, 2014 9:00am
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Editorial: Redressing human impact

18 Dec, 2014 8:30am
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New Zealand has topped the Telegraph Travel Awards as the number one tourist destination.

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Editorial: NZ tops the Brit awards

11 Dec, 2014 9:00am
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Editorial: Spiritual or commercial: it's your call

9 Dec, 2014 9:00am
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