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Sajeela Ismail completed a Masters in Health Science at EIT, all while volunteering.
Visitor spending records, despite lack of international tourists - Air NZ's taken notice.
Despite hiring close to a 1000 Kiwis in place of RSE workers, they were still 300 short.
"I was trying to hold him in, I was like 'oh no, this baby is coming out'."
Calver says the slabs would have taken at least four strong people to be moved
From a woman scorned by sexism, to a bonafide Hawke's Bay success story.
Three vehicles were blown off the road. It could've been even worse, driver says.
Hawke's Bay's acute housing shortage is having an effect on the property market.
"It's pretty ridiculous the safety barrier here is my fence": Te Mata Peak Rd resident.
It's a severe illness for adults with underlying lung disease or weak immune systems.
"We don't want anyone messing with our brand."
27 children now in hospital, and RSV is also affecting adults in Hawke's Bay.
Bus company did not think 'we could lose everything'. But it didn't fit ministry's model.
"It concerns us deeply if students are keeping it to themselves."
Off-road parking cost triples in Hastings, and regional council rates increase 19.5%.
Don't be fooled: There's no such thing as "VIP" tickets for Lorde's tour, promoter says.
"Nothing really special, just long years of helping out," John Berry says of his service.
Waste experts believe most compostable cups probably end up in landfill.
Hastings mayor says it "is some progress" but does not provide any guarantees.
The plan change will allow for new marae on rural and plains production zoned land.
The Black Barn show is a near certain sell-out given Lorde's pop royalty status.
Wairoa is now under a heavy rain warning; slips and surface flooding possible.
Faster than a new build in New Zealand, the bat houses only took a month to construct.
Regional transport committee chairman thinks the scheme is "fantastic"
Memory bears and toy repairs now fill this tailor and dressmakers business
"The naked eye tells you that there is no physical difference between the two sides."
The proposal is mentioned in a Hastings District Council agenda.
Almost 50 cats now waiting for an owner after an influx at the Napier SPCA.
Two people have been charged 16 months after a 4-year-old boy was seriously injured
$8m to maintain facility in short term, but council will explore its long term options.
Fancy a free car? How about 500 free cars? You'll get them if you buy this property.
The Hastings shop is quirky. But its virtual factory is a blueprint for the future.
Faced with strong swells, the Napier beach's barrier bank of replenished shingle crumbled.
Hastings mother Rachel Shaw said the Budget was "another nail in the coffin for us".
Families conducting "do-it-yourself" cremations forced to pay an exact $874 in cash.
Founder Christina McBeth said Camberley looked to be 'the next best step' for the charity.
Flanked by firemen (just in case) Claude Davidson whipped out a leaf blower.
"Fires are unpredictable, the biggest fear is not going home."
Their children had been forced out of rentals and were facing living in motels.
Kiwis are dying because medicines are not being funded, protesters say.
Eastern Screen Alliance is calling on people to submit their short film ideas.
"If I tick Māori, I am denying my mum, and if I tick NZ European, I am denying my dad."
Nadia Reid speaks about her music career, upcoming show and new album being made.
The outcome would've still been the same at 80km/h, Bruce Sanders says.
Frizzell saw similarity in the yellow beak of Daffy Duck and a daffodil's yellow trumpet.
Jamie Macphail hopes the Small Hall Sessions will help revitalise community halls.
Katarina May never expected her love of helping infants would turn into a career.