Rare beaked whale dies after stranding on Hawke’s Bay beach
Two large sea mammals spotted by a dog walker are a species of the elusive beaked whales.
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Woman charged with drink-driving over Napier car-surfing death
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'Both officers deployed Tasers, which were ineffective in stopping the man.'
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81-year-old farmer died in quad bike roll while fencing
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Winning strike: NZ Lotto players celebrate $20k windfall
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Winning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racing
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Six60 vow to have new music for delayed Hawke’s Bay show: ‘We loaded our gear into the studio yesterday’
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Speed limit hike on SH5 ‘reckless’, raises crash concerns
An independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.
Hawke’s Bay teen runner wins gold at Oceania Orienteering Champs
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Unity and aspiration: Thousands join Hawke’s Bay Waitangi celebrations
A Hīkoi of Unity was held near Clive, celebrating local Treaty signings.
Police seek public help after robbery at Havelock North dairy
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'Big s*** storm': Teacher quits job to homeschool child after ministry cuts bus route
'I'd love to be working; I don't get pure satisfaction sitting here at home doing this.'
Woman charged with driving with excess breath alcohol after fatal crash with 11yo
Police have not ruled out the possibility of further charges.
‘We love CHB’: Small-town campaign aims to draw shoppers back to main street
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Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.
‘Was a hero, now it seems I’m a villain’: Businessman asked to leave flooded land a month after buying it off council
'Good on them for showing up. But there's no place for their business in Pākōwhai.'
One dead after workplace crash in rural Hawke’s Bay
Emergency services were called to a crash at a rural Hawke’s Bay workplace.
Bluebird day expected for Waitangi Day events in Hawke’s Bay
Sun set to shine on celebrations, where unity and pride will be on show.
'Forever my baby': Parents' heartbreak after 11yo girl hit and killed on bike
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Man admits involvement in arson of a car which was later found with woman's body in it
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End of a '60-hour weekend' for vets: New clinic set to transform after-hours care, prevent burnout
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Chris Rattue: How Ireland continue to benefit from NZ Rugby's mistake
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'For those of us just starting out, it feels almost impossible.'
15yo Kiwi runner becomes youngest ever national athletics champ
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The two teen brothers who blitzed the NZ pinball championships
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