Bay leaders, including Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber, are in favour of the dam study.

Rocks have been thrown at buses on Matai St, Ōtangarei, smashing windows.

The cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.

Pāpāmoa's fire brigade has retired its siren for emergencies.

Organisers said it went against the festival's kaupapa of inclusivity.

'There was so much water. We are glad to have the opportunity to relocate.'

The 91ha fire has a 5.8km perimeter and is being closely monitored.

New pavers will feature designs by tribal artists, celebrating Hastings' diversity.

The meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.

It comes as the city sets a new national record for liquor licence opposition.

Rubbish instead of food: A community food pantry in Dannevirke is being misused.

A private school will open in February, but residents wonder where the public option is.

The brigade has praised volunteers and families for their dedication.

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Hans Kwak: 'The award is as much for Trish as it is for me.'

Donate a can and enjoy a steaming hot cup of holiday cheer.

Campbell Hill put his hand up to mentor the teen who broke into his house.

Health authorities are not ruling out cancelling funding for a clinic with 9000 patients.

The role of any patrol volunteer is to observe and report any suspicious activities.

"Even if they only have a couple of hours to give, that can make a world of difference."

His secret for his long-standing service is his “love for the job” and “incredible family.

The iwi's first female leader, Arihia Bennett, says it is a 'shared acknowledgement'.

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'It was a scary and traumatic experience for all of us,' Molloy family say.

Hawke’s Bay Today is partnering with Women’s Refuge to help it build a new public space.

'It just dropped like anything.'

'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'

'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'

By 9pm, the Salvation Army bus was so heavily laden with donations it could hardly move.