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Heart surgery nan cheers on the clan at waka ama nationals
Mereana Hona is the face and voice of the Heart Foundation’s Stand Strong campaign.

Waitangi Day remains an annual festival of unanswered questions
OPINION: Saturday is the right time for a national conversation.

Economic injection of $5m anticipated for Whanganui Vintage Weekend
“It’s also a rare opportunity to party on Victoria Avenue.”

New kapa haka group wants to think outside the box and bring new ideas
'We wanted to continue building a movement of kaupapa Māori.'

Opinion: Getting to 60 gave me the feeling that I had beaten the odds
Turing 60 was a big deal for Anaru Eketone.

Letters: Scrapping Auckland light rail; Luxon must make tough decisions
OPINION: 'Once again, a burning congestion problem remains unaddressed.'

'A living, breathing community building': Future of Duncan Pavilion uncertain
"She may look a bit rugged on the outside but the bones are good."

Opinion: The migrant exploitation visa is not fit for purpose
The collapse of ECE has tarnished our international reputation.

The tale of two community groups who were both ripped off by trusted employees
The women lied, forged, stole thousands of dollars - and showed little remorse.

Sarjeant redevelopment a hive of activity
The construction phase of the project will be completed in the first quarter of 2024.

Jacinda Ardern wedding: Police say no arrests made, public largely respectful
A burnout over the river from the wedding venue was spotted as vows were being exchanged.

Sport HB's new leader a local who's been working towards the role for 'over a decade'
'I’ve always wanted to make a positive impact in a leadership role in Hawke’s Bay.'

Denis O’Reilly: The Parole Amendment Bill will be an extremely tough act to follow
OPINION: Prisons are already stretched and the new law won't make it any better.

Biosensor to protect kaimoana for future generations
A tool that can detect damaging seafood toxins is expected to change aquaculture.

Editorial: Use of force on Māori suspects a grey area for police cleared up by body cams
OPINION: They are added protection for those being arrested and those making the arrest.

Ex-Nats MP cleared by police after family fight at mum’s tangi
Police say Alfred Ngaro and his whānau were cleared of assault claims.

Waka ama competitors return to Lake Karapiro for nationals
Seven days of magic at the Waka Ama Championships.

The great 'ginga' gathering: Redheads to unite in Hawke's Bay for night of fiery fun
The event in Hastings also pays homage to Ireland's patron saint of redheads.

Far North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menu
Catch up on what's happening across Northland.

'I did not strike her': Former Nats minister investigated over family funeral fight
Police have interviewed five people and say they expect to lay charges.

Body found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.

Trio set to make their mark in Bahrain
Cameron Ross, Willy Makea and Aston Lang have handball history in sight.

Rob Campbell on the National Party: The 'NNP' is really just the 'RNP' in drag
The hunt is on for the mythical NNP.

Disc golf on the up in Whanganui
Top players will be in town next month to show locals the basics.

Young New Zealand-born Chinese will interact with Māori on trip to Waitangi
Meng Foon will lead a Chinese delegation to Northland.

Opinion: There’s a link between new Government and anti-Māori spiel
Opinion: Luxon and his mates are validating the racists.