Napier-Taupō road’s rugged 1898 allure: Gail Pope
OPINION: The driver dispatched a homing pigeon bound for Napier.
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OPINION: NZ has long aspired to have an energy-resilient economy. This is a way to do it.
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On the Up: Bus driver dismayed at seeing cold kids on roadside builds them a shelter
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Following Ryan Fox to victory: Wyn Drabble
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Autumn house fires spark safety warnings ahead of winter
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Vandal chops down nīkau tree at heart of public picnic artwork in Haumoana
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Lotto players, two in Hastings and one in Napier, win $10k
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'It's extreme': Water rates hike sparks anger in Hawke's Bay
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'Shaken': Worker threatened with weapon as two bottle stores robbed
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The clinic's family-friendly flexibility could help solve healthcare worker shortage.
'Does not conform': NZTA, minister say 'taihoa' to te reo Māori stop-go sign
The te reo sign read 'Taihoa' and 'Haere' instead of 'Stop' and 'Go'.
'Any info': Father's plea for help in son's stabbing case
Grieving high school students urged to talk about their sorrow after teen's death.
Kiwi selected to help choose new Archbishop of Canterbury
Isaac Beach has been selected to help choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury
'Unique opportunity': $2.5m development for inner-city living in Hastings
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Kiwis need to learn to trust charities
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On the Up: The Kiwi athlete starring in US academia - and on the track
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Young game bird hunters win a weekend of hunting experiences and skill-building.
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Occupants escape house fire in Hastings, two taken to hospital
Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere.
Police investigate fatal SH2 crash, road reopens
The highway was closed at 8am and reopened by 1.55pm.
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