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Rescue in Central Hawke’s Bay after vehicle goes down bank

One person had to be rescued down a bank before being taken to hospital.

Man walks for days fundraising for life-saving rescue helicopter

"I was told the only reason I was alive was because of my heart."

Rotary funds new radios for HB surf life saving

After Cyclone Gabrielle HB surf life saving clubs needed to replace their radios. Stortford Rotary have donated funds to purchase radio communications modules. Video / Warren Buckland Reporter / Michaela Gower

Three-year wait for $250m fix for 'critical' highway lifeline

The plan for the slip-site bypass will include what will be one of NZ's highest bridges.

Twice bittern: Trapper spots rare native bird for second time

Conservation group ensuring a safe home for rare bird.

Hawke's Bay forecast predicts weekend of two halves

Red sky at night before Sunday's blight.

'Chocka': Napier’s cyclone rebuild key to clearing wool glut

Summer shearing will see wool 'pouring in the doors'.

Cancer killed her father and drained her family's bank accounts - now she needs $180k to fight her disease

Caitlin Umbers lost her dad last year - now she needs urgent surgery in Germany.

From stuck jandals to stressed-out dogs: 'Worst and most wild' driving excuses revealed

Some motorists' cop-outs were 'too funny not to share'.

Maiden speech: 'I am a Nimon before I am Katie'

Nimon paid special tribute to Wairoa during her maiden speech in Parliament.

Woman vindicated after High Court rules Family Court judge made mistakes

High Court found judge 'effectively teamed up' with the lawyers of ex-husband.

Grey Power marks 30 years in Dannevirke

The big birthday was attended by about 50 members.

Showgrounds grandstand to be demolished

Demolition will start on the grandstand in April next year.

Watch: Spine-chilling haka farewell for principal who lost battle with throat cancer

Rob Sturch's "final prizegiving" ended with a powerful haka.

Farewell for Rob Sturch Hastings Boys' High principal

A powerful farewell haka for a principal of 21 years sent chills up the spine of funeral-goers. Video / Warren Buckland

Watch: ‘Woah, what the hell just happened?’ Driver still keen on derby after miraculous escape

Dylan Brun lucky to walk away after a 'scary' speedway collision.

Woman who didn't tell husband she'd bought raffle ticket wins $125,000 Mustang

They'd discussed how they wouldn't be buying a ticket, but she went and bought one anyway.

Opinion: How a gang rugby league tournament can be a catalyst for change

Opinion: 800 patched Mob members in one place. And yet the vibe was different this time.