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A bewildering array of linguistic options: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: The variables of English highlight the richness of the language.
Family returning home to mourn 11yo after 'routine flu' turns fatal
Mateo Deveraturda died a fortnight after his flu-like symptoms deteriorated.
Napier City Rovers face must-win clashes to keep league hopes alive
Napier City Rovers' National League hopes rest on unleashing a prolonged winning run.
'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man
Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.”
Napier schoolboy, 11, dies after what was thought to be ‘routine flu’
Mateo Deveraturda was surrounded by 'love and care' in his final days at Starship.
Could a winter playground save Splash Planet?
Keeping some attractions open as a playground could extend the park's season to 160 days.
'Got up my nose': Florist told to stop playing tunes on phone while she works
'I pay the rent on this shop, I pay rates on this shop, and I can’t even play music.'
A Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller list
Judi Hopkinson worked for five years on a psychological drama, and it's paying off.
'Hastings is at a turning point': Councillor Wendy Schollum goes all-in on mayoralty bid
'We can double down on division and distrust, or we can choose proven leadership.'
Hawke's Bay youth basketball teams set for international debut in Thailand
The Bay Falcons will send under-12 and under-14 teams to Thailand.
Silver Ferns test in Napier swiftly sells out
'It has been a while since the Silver Ferns have played in Hawke's Bay.'
'Scary as hell': Council couldn't find way to stop hoarding before weekend inferno
'I just knew that one day this would happen.'
'Dream come true': Blues up-and-comer signs for Hawke's Bay Magpies
The Magpies have been given a significant boost for their upcoming 2025 NPC campaign.
First XV rugby: Napier Boys' defeat Hamilton Boys' in comeback thriller
Napier Boys' High School First XV mounted a thrilling come-from-behind victory.
Cheap food boxes in Hawke’s Bay, if you attend cooking and growing workshops
Mai Kai is an initiative dedicated to strengthening food systems in Hawke’s Bay.
On The Up: The Hawke's Bay disability fitness programme making national waves
'If it’s that this big in Hawke’s Bay, what would it be elsewhere?'
Crowds of up to 15,000 at Matariki fires on Hawke's Bay beaches
'The twinkling fires dotted north and south as far as Te Awanga was magical.'
Taradale flex their Maddison muscles
Playing without five regular starters, Taradale beat last season's runners-up.
Tararua District Council to install water meters
Meter installations will begin at the end of this year and will make things 'fairer'.