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On The Up: The club reclaiming the night for women runners
As the sun drops, dozens of women arrive, laughter ringing out in the dusky gloom.

'Brutal murders': Decision to release Mark Lundy wasn't easy - Parole Board
Lundy’s parole includes 19 conditions, such as a ban from entering Manawatū.

Second council pulls out of Hawke’s Bay climate committee
'It did not involve a visit to Wairoa, that we are aware of.'

'Wheelstands up the middle of the road': Weeks of complaints before nurse hit by dirt-biking teens
'It's a shame it takes an innocent person to get hurt for something to happen.'

Green light: $9m confirmed for stopbank upgrades in Waipawa
'Cyclone Gabrielle has left an indelible mark, and progress like this is so vital.'

'Incredible path of adventure': Alumni return for school's jubilee
Havelock North High celebrated its golden jubilee with a special concert.

'Very sad': Why boutique dairy company is closing its doors after 15 years
'I feel it's a tragedy because the brand is about improving the outcome for the planet.'

'You need to fix it': Lake Alice survivor taking Government to court over redress scheme
Survivor seeks judicial review of the redress scheme: 'You need to fix it'.

Six people injured in two crashes near Dannevirke
Six people were injured, two of them seriously, after two crashes near Dannevirke.

It was thought there was no surviving footage of a movie about Hastings – then I got a call
The formula was simple: find the prettiest girl in town and the handsomest male.

MTG’s new quake exhibit to get shake house
OPINION: Creating the shake house has been in the pipeline for over a year.

Hawke’s Bay Racing members to learn of club's future plans: John Jenkins
OPINION: Board considering how best to get back to Hastings racing.

Hastings breast cancer survivor hosts Pink Ribbon Breakfast to support vital charity
The event raises funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

First highway speed limit rise in Hawke's Bay sparks debate
The speed limit on SH51 was changed from 80km/h to 100km/h overnight.

'Colder' trend continues: Hawke's Bay braces for winter's arrival
Cooler weather for Hawke's Bay weekend and rain and wind expected near exposed coast.

Iwi misses out in Hawke’s Bay sheep and cattle station Kahurānaki bid
"Gutted", but Ngāti Kahungunu chair looks forward to meeting new owners.

Why Eileen Lawson is leaving her council role to focus on health
Lawson was elected in a 2018 byelection for Hastings/Havelock North.

Accident and medical centre opens in Stortford Lodge
Hastings healthcare to get a boost with new clinic.

'That teacher’: The creative genius who left an influence on all students
'Every time you saw him was a good one': quirky Tamatea High teacher's life celebrated.

'Cheers for the memories': A rapist's text after motel violation of impaired woman
Jury found Rigby guilty of rape in one instance, but not guilty of other sexual charges.

'We breathe what you burn': Council warns as burning ban takes effect
Barbecues and hāngī fires are still allowed despite the burning ban.