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I’m not a ‘local’ but I stand with Tararua District over proposed toll

OPINION: We're angry.

Ultimate underdogs: Small Hawke's Bay school leaves Aims Games unbeaten

'Our goal was to give our kids an experience, and to not lose too many games.'

New initiative celebrates fa’afafine culture and empowers Samoan youth

Initiative designed to create awareness about challenges faced by fa’afafine.

Artist images released for 110-unit project near Napier CBD

The housing proposal is being led by Mana Ahuriri on a former Napier railway yard.

Crash causes 'extensive damage' and power cut

Police are looking for the red car which is believed to have considerable damage.

'Devastated not defeated': Unique cyclone-wine to be auctioned

Wine comes complete with the 'finest Hawke's Bay silt'.

Hawke’s Bay hairdressing queen retires after 56 years in industry

'She told me I had too many brains to be a hairdresser. I decided to prove her wrong.'

Enforcement and education: Officials' message in the wake of sobering fatal crash statistics

Transport report reveals 'large proportion' of fatal and serious crashes in 50km/h areas.

Council's decision not to open river bar was “surprising” - review

There was no operational plan for managing the river mouth.

Duck-stomping prison inmate Eruera Peratiaki makes $1000 donation to the SPCA

Eruera Peratiaki threw apple at duck, chased it, kicked it and stomped on its head.

'Severe and chronic neglect:' Miniature horses were dehydrated and unable to walk properly

Two women who owned them are now banned from owning horses for five years.

Wairoa flood review hits at 'surprising' decision-making, lack of warning for residents

The review did not go as far as stating an earlier opening of the bar would have worked.

The young school students travelling 828km a week to swim training

'You don’t think about the travel, you think about how much fun you’re going to have.'

'Out of line': PM slams doctors for prioritising Māori and Pasifika

The PM says health professionals were wrong to implement a race-based policy.

Cops: Hot Clock Shop G-Shocks might be hocked off

Police were told fireworks had been fired out a vehicle's window.

New planter boxes in Waipawa are 'traffic calming measures' to reduce speed in the small town

The planter boxes are part of the Government-funded Streets For People programme.

'Kiwis helping other Kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community

'It still puts a lump in your throat thinking about it.'

New Māori ward approved as Napier reshapes its council structure

Napier Council has decided two Māori ward councillors will join the council in 2025.