They ran for election. Now they're running a triathlon.
Mayors and MPs of Hawke's Bay will compete and raise funds for Heretaunga Women's Centre.
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'My idea is to create a culture. I think we can upset a few teams.'
Emma Twigg still has an oar in the water - this time winning bronze for Hawke's Bay
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Hawke’s Bay branch of the Royal Society partners up with House of Science for mini expo
Royal Society's Hawke's Bay branch celebrates 150 years with a mini science expo.
Old unwanted pillows get new life sewn into them for reuse
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Cheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield win
Tasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.
'Looked good on paper': Apartment buyer wants $50k deposit back after development company liquidation
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'Exquisite': National Geographic exhibition to open in Napier
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Mako beat Magpies: Tasman end Hawke's Bay's Ranfurly Shield tenure
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The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.
Charities team up to launch food distribution service
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Free visits to the doctor tightened for Hawke's Bay youth amid funding concerns
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Judge rules against Lena Duncan in ongoing animal welfare case
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New art springing up at Creative Arts Napier
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Napier council pushes ahead with Māori ward, refuses to accept councillor's apology
Napier has cemented its Māori ward but rejected one councillor's apology.
Shield blockbuster awaits: Magpies top of the table, but outsiders to retain the Log o' Wood
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'A story worth sharing': America's Cup a hit with Napier schoolkids and young sailors
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A tale about misfits, human and canine, and the currents of hope
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'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle
'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'
Paws out, claws out: The Cat of the Year is about to be crowned in Napier
'It’s not just for bred cats - domestics and companion cats can join as well.'
Piera Hudson hits the accelerator again, after a ski injury that took 12 months to heal
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Napier City Rovers set lofty goals ahead of National League
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Spirit of promising rugby star lives on through two trophies
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A young boy's life lost, amid a cop's immense bravery: 'It took me a while to get my head around that'
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