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‘Goals just for fun’: Chris Wood’s old coach on his junior years and best EPL season

23 Dec 02:00 AM

Norm Rose, who is now based in Napier, is not surprised by Wood's stellar EPL form.

Woman in court charged with murder of Gisborne man
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Woman in court charged with murder of Gisborne man

23 Dec 01:49 AM

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Sarah Gordon's Mexican-inspired art exhibition opens at Matawhero Gallery

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New Zealand

Rotorua man missing for four days found 'safe and well'

23 Dec 01:00 AM

Police have thanked the public for their help in finding Hayden Kemp.

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‘A night’s trading lost': Fresh details on Hawke’s Bay mass power outage after lightning strike

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‘This is about a bigger sort of commitment that we have to te reo Māori.’

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Logs flow again over the Eastland Port wharf

22 Dec 10:22 PM

Eastland Port open for business again over the weekend after stormy weather.

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Why a Hastings charity pauses to recharge during Christmas

22 Dec 10:00 PM

Hastings charity pauses meals over Christmas to ease volunteer workload

Fireworks ban in Hawke’s Bay due to high fire risk
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Fireworks ban in Hawke’s Bay due to high fire risk

22 Dec 09:05 PM

Napier’s New Year’s Eve fireworks still on despite regional firework ban.

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Pitmaster's tip for perfect Christmas turkey: 'Brine for juicy results'

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Jefferies and family will enjoy a leg of lamb with summer sides.

Woman, 27, charged with murder after death of Gisborne man
New Zealand

Woman, 27, charged with murder after death of Gisborne man

22 Dec 08:51 PM

Wayne Dewes died in hospital from severe injuries.

Hawke’s Bay communities host Christmas lunches for those in need
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay communities host Christmas lunches for those in need

22 Dec 07:58 PM

Hawke's Bay hosts Christmas lunches for those seeking company and support.

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Looking to hike more in 2024? The ultimate tramping guide for beginners

22 Dec 07:00 PM

If you're new to NZ tramping, these top trails and huts will put you on the right path.

'Please stay': Stabbing victim foresaw 'frenzied' knife attack
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A year in review: What moved the Waikato in April 2024?

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As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.

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Water-efficient orchards: How tech is helping Hawke’s Bay growers

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Why these Northland events are bringing festive joy to the community

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Delivering change: Online shopping reshapes Northland's retail scene

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Life of an Animal Control officer: 'I have never seen a person on the streets with a skinny dog'

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Police warn of ‘zero tolerance’ for speeding as Tauranga’s road toll falls

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GP finds his 'happy place' in avocado orchard

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350-home project on track despite developer's other company in liquidation

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Accused murderer Stuart Edmondson’s 50 pigs and three dogs saved by animal welfare group

22 Dec 06:00 AM

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Hamilton police launch investigation after man critically injured in early morning assault
New Zealand

Hamilton police launch investigation after man critically injured in early morning assault

22 Dec 02:58 AM

The man is now in a critical but stable condition in hospital.

Three tennis titles for Hawke’s Bay’s Franka Paunovic
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Three tennis titles for Hawke’s Bay’s Franka Paunovic

22 Dec 01:02 AM

Paunovic moved to Havelock North with her family from Croatia seven years ago.

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New Zealand

Revealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into court

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'A sanctuary for so many children': Dancing school closes after decades of teaching

21 Dec 06:03 PM

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'Remarkable': Ian calls time after 47 years at Rotorua company
New Zealand

'Remarkable': Ian calls time after 47 years at Rotorua company

21 Dec 06:00 PM

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New Zealand

Boozy Christmas farm theft leads to comedy of errors in 1923

21 Dec 04:01 PM

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