Sour lollies in Havelock North
Hawke's Bay Today reporter Mitchell Hageman tries what could be the sourest lolly in NZ, one of Birdwoods' famous sweets. Video / Paul Taylor
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Central Hawke's Bay needs more Canine Friends
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Banged-up knee doesn't dent passion for footy
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A piece of Dannevirke history leaves town
Old house transported to new home in Woodville
Injuries after two-car collision near Hastings
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Hastings' $70k rebrand defended: 'We could go back to being the dull place we were a decade ago'
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Workplace death: Police release name of Dannevirke man who died on forestry block
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CHB is charging into Christmas
Christmas is coming and so is the CHB Christmas Market and Concert.
Dannevirke Summer League kicks off
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Massive liner looks for a new port in a storm
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CHB's iconic cycle race is back
Cycling CHB is bringing back the Tour de Beautiful CHB road race.
'Speak it more than ever before': Iwi's te reo rallying cry amid deputy PM's attacks
'Speak it more than you’ve ever spoken it before. Language will be driven by our people.'
An enchanting evening awaits you
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'Big challenge': Rescue helicopter at a crossroads, in need of $18m replacement
Ian Wilmot is retiring as chief executive amid uncertainty over Govt contracts.
Review: Sweet joy of Christmas unboxed
Show features familiar tunes from hits like Finding Neverland and Jesus Christ Superstar.
Pōrangahau hosts junior golf tournament
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Opinion: Fighting fires, preventing floods - the case for a dam has never been stronger
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Merged Age Concern bigger and stronger
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McNair sisters gain international smallbore experience
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Musical chairs: Five council committee leaders changed due to 'succession planning'
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'We want every kid to open a present on Christmas morning’
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