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'A lifeline, a reconnection and a promise of resilience': New Moteo-Puketapu bridge opens

The Moteo-Puketapu Bridge opens to road users and cyclists tomorrow.

'Lost a lot': CBD brothel plan abandoned after mayoral candidate's condemnation

'I am not doing anything illegal. I was trying to create a safe place for sex workers.'

Here comes the sun in Hawke's Bay, but frosty nights likely

Sunshine increases over the weekend, but frosts are still likely at night.

The battle for Flaxmere starts with aroha and respect

Henry v Henare for one council seat – it's a boxing announcer's dream.

'Achievement belongs to everyone': Since 1991 almost $5 million raised for charity

A special lot features large-format bottles from five acclaimed winemakers.

Just over 40 jobs to go at EIT in restructure

Cuts necessary as Eastern Institute of Technology returns to independence, it says.

Man who took up golf for first time as retiree hits two holes-in one in two months

Doug, 70, started playing golf five years ago after an injury ended his squash career.

'150 clicks by the end of the straight': School speed limit changes in spotlight in Tararua

Sharon Cameron says she's welcoming consultation on proposed speed limit changes.

'Good character prevails': King’s College triumph in Auckland First XV final

Westlake Boys secured their fifth consecutive North Harbour championship.

A decision, a panic attack and a therapist: Grant Robertson on his toughest week

In his new book Grant Robertson describes experiencing anxiety for the first time

Plasterboard recycling trial a success: 'Exactly the result we were aiming for'

Plasterboard is one of the New Zealand building industry’s most persistent waste streams.

'Trusted faces': Push for Māori warden volunteers for future natural disasters

'We can walk into spaces where other people would just be looked at with suspicion.'

EIT's expanded agreement with ZYU is a game-changer for students

EIT and Zhejiang Yuexiu University formalise plans to introduce two new majors.

'Buried alive': Eels likely died due to council contractors not following code of practice

'We are in the process of developing a standard operating procedure.'

'Cruel irony': Prison gets air conditioning while hospital down the road waits

'The injustice is glaring,' says a Taradale resident.

She went to 1000 funerals by the age of 18 – now it's inspired a solo stage show

As a child, Kristyl Neho assumed everyone grew up around death.