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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
Empowering change in family harm situations
OPINION: Our role as an iwi is to support our Māori service providers
Tihei: Justice programme welcomes new support roles
The Apanui Justice Programme was established in 2020.
'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.
A century of Unison: Faraday Museum exhibition marks 100 years of electrical history
A free Live Day on June 29 will celebrate the power supplier's centenary.
Post-Treaty settlement group expresses interest in buying 50% of Hawke’s Bay Airport
If purchase goes ahead it would make Mana Ahuriri Trust the airport's largest shareholder.
Historic Hawke’s Bay: The Blythe races at Eskdale Park
One example of an employer treating his workers well 100 years ago was Napier's Blythes.
‘My mum was a five-foot-nothing pocket rocket and I want to tell her story’
Winner of inaugural Rush Cottage Writers’ Residency wants to tell her mother's story.
Premier Seddon a favourite target for pen and wit of caricaturists
'King Dick Abroad' narrated the rollicking adventures of Richard John Seddon
Top jumper The Cossack wins highest accolade from Hastings trainer
Round-up of the week's racing.
Sunk in 30 seconds: The man who answers boaties' call on the best way to prevent tragedy
There's one vital thing everyone on the water should do, but only 10% bother.
Phone news service operating for quarter of a century needs new volunteers
Those with a talent for talking are urged to put their name forward.
History lesson from one of Little Rock Nine rings a bell for today’s world
OPINION: Minnijean Brown recounted the harrowing ordeal the anti-segregation group faced.
Gravel on the move from Waipawa River
Work important to reduce the risk of flood and erosion damage.
Black-billed gulls make Waipukurau their winter home
Black-billed gulls are only found in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Rocket Lab celebrates 50th launch - and 46th from Mahia
The Kiwi rocket company has brought up a huge milestone.
Leaky pipes mended, ending weeks of water restrictions for Napier
City council announced the calamity on April 23. Water use has been restricted since then.