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'Middle man' sold firearms stolen in rifle club heist
Owen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.

Woman's crucial role as mule for a jailhouse drug ring
When Freedom Walker visited her partner in jail, she took meth and cannabis with her.

'We're aiming to medal': Hawke's Bay Black Stick Sean Findlay
Men's hockey side continuously improving in past 18 months.

'Dedication and leadership' brings home Sheffield Emerging Leader Award
Rebecca England played a pivotal role in CHB's recovery after Cyclone Gabrielle.

What's the story, morning glory? Rainbow-like illusion turns heads in Hawke's Bay
The chance of finding gold at the end of this 'rainbow' is even more slim than usual.

Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust ready to take off with another lottery to help save lives
Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust sets up another win-win lottery.

Fire, light and water: What you can do in Hawke's Bay this Matariki
Plenty of community events are planned in the days to come for Matariki.

'Disgraceful' vandalism as multiple windows broken at Eketāhuna church
Windows were smashed at a 120-plus year old church.

Orange warning: Severe gales and heavy rain expected to lash the East Coast
Wind and heavy rain are set to lash Hawke's Bay starting Tuesday.

Small Hall Sessions brings Hollie Smith to Wairoa
The singer, songwriter, and performer will take to the War Memorial Hall stage.

Wairoa mayor calls for community solutions as 19.5% rate rise proposed
Costs for councils are 'not good news', but ratepayers might have some solutions.

Waitangi Tribunal has received a record number of urgent claims
Each issue relates to policies laid out in the new Government’s coalition agreements.

Take it easy out on the roads, police warn
Police warnings on driver behaviour and scams.

Behind Rocket Lab’s 50th Launch: Realising Sir Peter Beck’s dream
"As a kid in Invercargill, I wanted to work for Nasa." Instead, he built his own rocket.

Ngāti Kahungunu lights up the sky for Matariki
Each year, 27,000+ visitors flock to nine free community Matariki events

'I could actually do something for my community' - Jordan Taylor's award nomination
Jordan Taylor studied science but now works as an asset manager for Tararua Alliance.

'Hoax': Napier Chipmunks Playland evacuated after bomb threat made over the phone
Police have identified three young people believed to be responsible for a bomb threat.

Police seeking help finding missing Hastings teen Kirihana
Kirihana was last seen in Te Awanga, Hastings, on June 21.

Ovarian cancer: Learn the symptoms and know the signs
'Ovarian cancer spreads like a spider web, so it’s a long time before you see it.'

Fun-having Havelock North High School band The Splinters win Hawke's Bay Smokefreerockquest final
The band will go on to submit a video of three songs for a chance at the national finals.

Havelock North's 'long road' to Maddison Cup semis, Napier Tech women going for third title in a row
Havelock will need to take down an undefeated Taradale to nab a semifinal spot.

Escaped sheep alert people to theft of tools, fuel and machinery at Showgrounds
Sheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.

Lower than normal rainfall could be on the cards for Tararua District
Winter weather outlook not promising for farmers.

Plenty of small feet at Dannevirke Regent free screening of Small Foot
The Dannevirke Regent Cinema is giving back to the community.

Police arrest teen and seize firearm after Puketapu incident
An 18-year-old man is set to appear in Napier District Court this week.

'Increased seismicity': More than 80 earthquakes recorded in Hawke’s Bay
The swarm of shallow but frequent tremors began on Tuesday.