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![Fiesta of Christmas lights popular](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fiesta of Christmas lights popular
Christmas Lights dazzle as switched-on crowds turn out.
![Minnie is our Person of the Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Minnie is our Person of the Year
Minnie Ratima changes lives her community service colleagues say.
![Union monitors food firms' merger](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Union monitors food firms' merger
E tu says it has no specific concerns but is taking a wait-and-see approach to move.
![Final pou welcomed at dawn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Final pou welcomed at dawn
A dawn ceremony welcomes the final pou of the Ātea a Rangi star compass.
![Craggy Range to remove Te Mata Peak track and restore land](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Craggy Range to remove Te Mata Peak track and restore land
Winery backs down - and will restore famous hillside to original condition.
![Small scalps Stokes in similar fashion twice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Small scalps Stokes in similar fashion twice
Every so often CD can be out of tune but the Stags found out laughter is the best medicine
![Star compass completed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Star compass completed
Early-risers gathered at a dawn ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Atea a Rangi star compass and a waharoa (gateway) at the Waitangi Regional Park at Awatoto, Napier, a project of the Atea a Rangi Educational Trust and the Hawke's Bay Regional Council. Video by Duncan Brown
![Rain to follow sizzling Christmas Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Rain to follow sizzling Christmas Day
Last week of the year shaping up to be good for dry Hawke's Bay, bad for beachgoers.
![Twin fighters Grace and Amelia: Praying for a New Zealand Christmas miracle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Twin fighters Grace and Amelia: Praying for a New Zealand Christmas miracle
All Stacey and Simon Kale want for Xmas is for twins to make it home for the next one.
![Elderly victim betrayed by friend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Elderly victim betrayed by friend
Her former friend has been ordered to repay the money in $50 weekly installments.
![Young Tamati opts for Aussies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Young Tamati opts for Aussies
Although eligible for New Zealand, 15-year-old says she wants to make Jillaroos.
![Two teenagers charged with murder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Two teenagers charged with murder
Pair to appear in the High Court at Napier on January 29.
![Napier Tech step closer to NZ club champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Napier Tech step closer to NZ club champs
NTOB veteran Jeremy Kuru snared the prized scalp of villager Brad Schmulian to book berth
![Opinion: Owning where the buck stops](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Opinion: Owning where the buck stops
Social media is the place where the dumb meet the dumber
![Thief proposed to repay victim at $2 a week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Thief proposed to repay victim at $2 a week
Judge Tony Adeane did not accept the proposal.
![Two officers hurt as prisoner lashes out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Two officers hurt as prisoner lashes out
A police officer sustained a fractured eye socket and a court officer rib injuries.
![Roll of honour criteria to be discussed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Roll of honour criteria to be discussed
Public asked for input on whose names should be on the Roll of Honour.
![Green light for Mission Estate subdivision's next step](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Green light for Mission Estate subdivision's next step
Next step for plan to develop the hills above Mission Estate.
!['Huge demand' for new Guppy Rd sections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Huge demand' for new Guppy Rd sections
Mayor Bill Dalton praises development, saying it reflects changing population needs.
![Cattle disease 'a bloody strain'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Cattle disease 'a bloody strain'
Farm owners applauded for identifying disease and making the right call.
![Truck and car crash on High St, Dannevirke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Truck and car crash on High St, Dannevirke
A truck carrying metal has collided with a car, one person injured, road blocked.
![Hastings owner rejoices after dazzling double](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Hastings owner rejoices after dazzling double
Racing columnist John Jenkins runs his eye over the form horses.
![Rates hike proposal 'unwelcome present'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Rates hike proposal 'unwelcome present'
Consultation under way on changes to how Wairoa District Council gathers revenue.
![Summer tips on electricity safety](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Summer tips on electricity safety
Take care when using using ladders, flying kites or raising caravan antennas.
![Ryder, Rance out of Kings v CD T20 today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Ryder, Rance out of Kings v CD T20 today
NZ swing merchant Seth Rance says CD have depth to do job amid regular line-up shuffles
![Revolving CD door reflects ethics says Malan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Revolving CD door reflects ethics says Malan
CD coach Heinrich Malan says it's all about grabbing opportunities at the Black Caps level
![Orr: Is bill a breach of human rights?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Orr: Is bill a breach of human rights?
Opinion: Right to Life Bill should be seen as a threat to right to life of every citizen.