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Four fire call-outs in Hawke's Bay this Guy Fawkes, Te Mata Peak summit quiet

06 Nov 12:02 AM

Te Mata Peak had no issues, with its summit closing early each night this week.

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Car crashes into The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier

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Bay of Islands P&I Show is the oldest in NZ and back on Saturday

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Bay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show on this Saturday.

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National hīkoi opposed to Government bill to start in Far North

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Rāhui over upper Whangārei Harbour lifted

05 Nov 09:51 PM

The rāhui was placed over the upper Whangārei Harbour on October 24.

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'I’ll take the rap': Witness in murder trial to claim men confessed to shooting

05 Nov 09:46 PM

The Crown's key witness was ruled immune from prosecution in exchange for his evidence.

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New Zealand

Jason Momoa made honorary citizen of Rotorua

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New Zealand

Revealed: FreshChoice to open at site of closed Woolworths

05 Nov 09:25 PM

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No longer 'a ripper of a season' for kiwifruit

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Opinion: This dam debate in Hawke's Bay - it is time to lift ourselves from the battles of yesteryear

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

From seeds to giants: The transformation of Hawke's Bay's Little Redwoods

05 Nov 05:00 PM

Little Redwood Grove at Te Mata Park turns 50.

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New Zealand

Tararua council to move chambers, saving ratepayers $91k a year

05 Nov 05:00 PM

TCC is relocating its chambers to Dannevirke Town Hall to save ratepayers money.

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New Zealand

Emergency motel issues 'significantly worse' if contracts end now – Ministry

05 Nov 04:05 PM

The Government wants to keep operating them for another year.

Napier City Rovers' sights on National League glory
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Napier City Rovers' sights on National League glory

05 Nov 04:00 PM

With three rounds to go, team remain in the hunt for grand final spot.

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05 Nov 04:00 PM

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New Zealand

'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school

05 Nov 04:00 PM

The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.

Northland beach town to get another 380 houses with The Rise development
New Zealand

Northland beach town to get another 380 houses with The Rise development

05 Nov 04:00 PM

Mangawhai's population has doubled in the last 10 years, with more new homes coming.

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05 Nov 08:37 AM

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'Forever in our hearts': Victims of bus, truck crash near Marton named by police

05 Nov 07:10 AM

'His journey was just beginning as it is for so many of us.'

Young cannabis seller turns over $500,000 in sales in nine weeks
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Young cannabis seller turns over $500,000 in sales in nine weeks

05 Nov 07:00 AM

The 23-year-old appealed his sentence saying jail would hinder his ability to be a dad.

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Teen who OD'd was sent home, parents told to 'keep an eye on her' as crisis team unavailable

05 Nov 06:00 AM

Ataria Heta later died of a suspected suicide. Her family want more help for teens.

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05 Nov 05:52 AM

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'I'm still scared': Hospitalised bottle store worker still fearful after violent burglary
New Zealand|crime

'I'm still scared': Hospitalised bottle store worker still fearful after violent burglary

05 Nov 05:00 AM

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Plan to turn showgrounds land, and some homes, into floodway to protect Wairoa
New Zealand

Plan to turn showgrounds land, and some homes, into floodway to protect Wairoa

05 Nov 05:00 AM

A plan has been devised to unleash the Wairoa River during heavy rain with a new floodway.

How this month's Waikato roadworks could affect you
New Zealand

How this month's Waikato roadworks could affect you

05 Nov 04:55 AM

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05 Nov 04:31 AM

'It’s like the last straw to break my back ... It's like a kick in the guts.'

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