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Ōrākei house fire: One seriously injured
Firefighters have responded to a house fire in Ōrākei this morning, with one person taken to hospital in serious condition and another treated at the scene for injuries.

Carnival has town basin pulsing with creativity during month of ArtBeat events
The events aim to get locals involved in arts, heritage and culture in Whangārei.

Alleged early morning assault lands man in court after victim took himself to hospital
Armed police on the scene in Massey surrounded a truck after a reported shooting.

The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.

Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life
A head start in race against blood cancer.

Hawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment
'It’s just amazing how two different oncologists have totally different perspectives.'
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Operation Sphinx: How undercover officers cracked the Ariki Rigby gang-related murder
Top cop: 'I was always confident that we were going to get Mr Heremaia.'

Nick Stewart: Tariffs and markets - what history tells us
OPINION: What do tariffs mean for KiwiSaver, investments and the broader economy?

Gunner James Gilberd celebrated for purchase of army band’s instruments in England
OPINION: Soon afterwards Gilberd was prosecuted after ‘absenting himself without leave'.

Trainer Patrick Campbell chasing elusive Hawke’s Bay Cup success: John Jenkins
OPINION: Duncan Creek to start in today’s 2200m feature at Trentham.

‘Never say never': Former Labour MP Stuart Nash on NZ First candidacy rumours
'I have an immense amount of respect for Winston Peters.'

Homage to woke and not-so-woke pantry staples: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: Every few weeks I'll indulge in a 'blokey meal'
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Rural news

'I enjoy seeing the animals happy': Dairy training a hit with Canterbury teen
Matthew Fox, 18, joined the NextGen Dairy Farmers programme after graduating high school.

Vege tips: Why red cabbage is the star of my garden
Opinion: Red cabbage has always been a firm favourite with me.

'Vanishing': Farmer's warning about Merino flocks in 1923
"It is hardly possible now to obtain the splendid even lines of merino ewes."
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Car news and advice


Ford's toughest truck: meet the Ranger Super Duty
Ford has unveiled its toughest Ranger yet, complete with massive towing capabilities.

Is this the SUV/ute hybrid we didn't know we needed?
The Deepal E07 Multitruck is a unique blend of SUV and light-duty ute. But will we get it?

The real reason Ineos is trolling Land Rover with a giant billboard
Can you really call a Land Rover Defender 4x4 a bit soft?
More Hawke's Bay news

'An issue': Neighbours react to 59-lot coastal subdivision approved near Napier
Plans have been approved to subdivide coastal land for housing just north of Napier.

New carved sign unveiled at world’s longest place name near Pōrangahau
Pōrangahau holds a dawn ceremony at the 'peaceful and therapeutic' site.

'Very special': Glider crash pilot remembered for kindness, teaching others to fly
'I don’t believe you could get any more liked than him.'

Waipukurau housing project on track, mayor worries plans don’t reflect identity
The project aims to build 950 homes on 50ha over 20 years.

Rugby: Rookie Magpie gets Under-20s NZ call-up
Will Cole came from Wairarapa to Hawke's Bay to play premier rugby.

‘Incredibly moving’: Thousands gather for bigger and brighter Lantern Festival opening
This year’s festival features 50% more lanterns, inflatable pandas and dragons.