Scaling the heights of Te Mata Peak

About 600 people of all ages took on the high trails of Te Mata Peak, and the less challenging Tainui Trail, when the fifth annual Peak Trail Blazer burst into life yesterday. The start and finish point for the runners was Havelock North Primary School, which sparked the event as a fundraiser through Jo Throp, Susie Devonshire, Rachel Cornwall and a devoted crew of volunteers and sponsors. Photographer Paul Taylor was there to capture some of the action.

Kristian Day from Eskdale men's leader at halfway stage. Peak Trail Blazer. Runners and walkers from Havelock North Primary school to the top of Te Mata Peak and back to the school. 16 November 2014 H

Image 1 of 7: Kristian Day from Eskdale men's leader at halfway stage. Peak Trail Blazer. Runners and walkers from Havelock North Primary school to the top of Te Mata Peak and back to the school. 16 November 2014 H

Protest on Hewletts Road
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Protest on Hewletts Road

More than 2500 people have marched on State Highway 2 and Hewlett’s Road after gathering at Whareroa Reserve this morning to join a national day of disruption launched by Te Pāti Māori to coincide with Budget day.

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South Brazil is experiencing severe flooding. Rio Grande do Sul State disaster. Photo / Jeff Botega, @jeffbotega.

David Seymour goes into the blue at Mount Maunganui
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David Seymour goes into the blue at Mount Maunganui

Act party leader David Seymour was taking off just as the party was dropping in the polls. Seymour took to the skies in a classic Boeing Stearman bi-plane ahead of a public meeting at the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday night. At the same time, the latest 1News Verian poll suggested Act was down two percentage points.

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