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Alarmed by a dream start: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: The time was 2.45am - the alarm had been a very realistic dream.
50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business
Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.
From the catwalk to the Paralympics: The remarkable journey of Michael Whittaker
For Michael Whittaker, there's more to life than being really, ridiculously good looking.
Belle of the ball: Shop owner gives away formal dresses and suits to high schoolers
Belle Ward didn't go to her school ball because she couldn't afford it.
Napier lawyer to lead Wairoa District Council
Matthew Lawson will become Wairoa's chief executive on July 1.
Ex-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for them
The convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui.
Au revoir: Magpie Danny Toala signs with French club
Pre-NPC movements have started in the Magpies' arrivals and departures lounges.
New Zealand news
Smoke from plane at Christchurch Airport, fluid leak suspected
Firefighters responded shortly before 9am on Friday.
One 'critical' after assault in suburban Auckland, as police hunt suspect
Hato Hone St John sent an ambulance and two rapid response units to help.
'He should have been prosecuted': Couple's call for justice after police assault
Police: There was evidence to prosecute the officer, but it wasn't in the public interest.
Hilary Barry coming to Hastings for a cocktail and a good cause
Hastings Karamū Rotary aims to raise more than $150,000 for Cranford Hospice this year.
On The Up: 'Pacific's Strongest' - Dannevirke man drags Samoan bus down the road by himself
Jarna Mihaere weighs 165kg, and he needed all of that.
Māori Millionaire: Kahukura Boynton plans to make her first million by 25
Māori Millionaire shows that small habits can lead to big change.
Premium
Alarmed by a dream start: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: The time was 2.45am - the alarm had been a very realistic dream.
'Overly aggressive' letter from Napier mayoral candidate upsets national motor caravan body
The board removed Nigel Simpson as Hawke's Bay chair just one month into the role.
On The Up: 'Pacific's Strongest' - Dannevirke man drags Samoan bus down the road by himself
Jarna Mihaere weighs 165kg, and he needed all of that.
Richter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishing
Everyone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?
Big venues, big money: The young golf champ hitting the Australian PGA tour
Memory of late father will spur on young Kiwi golfer as he chases his professional dream.
Editorial: Unique road-cone hotline for those feeling too safe
OPINION: Counting road cones 'almost certainly a waste of everyone’s time'.
State Highway 2 fatal crash victim named
Two others were injured in the crash between Dannevirke and Woodville on Friday.
'Restricted is a lot more intense': Students back overhaul of full driver licence test
Restricted licence test so difficult and complex that full test is 'unnecessary'.
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Schoolboy rugby 'hand of God' controversy
Rotorua Boys' won with a last-play penalty after their prop reached for the ball in a scrum, sealing victory over Hastings Boys' with a clutch final kick.
Watch solo-duo winner Heaps Moore performing at the Hawkes Bay Smokefree Rockquest Regional Final
The solo-duo winner was Heaps Moore, interpreted by Lily Moore and Thomas Heaps from Havelock North High School.
Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway opens to motorists
Watch as the first motorists travel the new highway on opening day. Video / NZTA
Tihei Kahungunu
Tihei: Takiwātanga Wānanga held to support iwi-led approach
Takiwātanga, the Māori word for autism, is a mana-enhancing term.
Tihei: Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri celebrates 30 years
"Here we are, a jewel 30 years later, still serving the community.'
Rural news
50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business
Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.
Why a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management plan
Hint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.
How traditional Māori farming methods boost modern agriculture
Matariki hākari is the time to celebrate the kai that comes from the land of Kiwi farms.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
All Black Beauden Barratt kicks off Kiwi Defender Octa launch
Watch the rugby legend drive the $300k Octa 4x4 on his home turf.
Eight-year-old sets new lap record at famous Goodwood Motor Circuit
Alyssa smashed the previous record by 10min in her Austin Pedal Car.
Humble Honda CR-V will break new ground at Pikes Peak Hillclimb
Honda's family SUV will be the first hydrogen car to compete in the iconic race.
More Hawke's Bay news
On The Up: No Lack of goals as Super Sam hunts pro football dream
Injury ended a trial with Auckland FC - but Sam Lack's pro football dream is still alive.
Teen girl charged with interfering in murder case of 15-year-old Napier school boy
Police say a witness was approached and allegedly threatened on May 12.
Finding forever home for old farming dogs getting harder - charity
The charity has rehomed about 1800 farming canines over the last decade.
Editorial: Unique road-cone hotline for those feeling too safe
OPINION: Counting road cones 'almost certainly a waste of everyone’s time'.
'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
Napier's only surviving CBD pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks - again for perfumes
'I’m wondering if it’s worth carrying on here.'