Jet ski speeds through Napier's inner harbour
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National introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s
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Centralines trustee resigns over $100k dam decision
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'We have to comply': Landlord gives dozens of pensioners 90-day notice to vacate village
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'Very sad': Why boutique dairy company is closing its doors after 15 years
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Two more Hawke’s Bay farms sold to overseas buyers for forestry
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Hawke’s Bay Racing members to learn of club's future plans: John Jenkins
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MTG’s new quake exhibit to get shake house
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Hastings breast cancer survivor hosts Pink Ribbon Breakfast to support vital charity
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Iwi misses out in Hawke’s Bay sheep and cattle station Kahurānaki bid
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