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Police will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes
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In a pool of apples during Cyclone Gabrielle, a policeman pulled out his phone
Detective Steve Leonard's photo is now blown up on the wall at police headquarters.
'Pretty rare people': Neville Jacobsen celebrates 60 years in Dannevirke fire brigade
Neville Jacobsen remembers, almost 40 years later.
Emergency services busy after multiple afternoon crashes in Hawke’s Bay
A car overturned on State Highway 2 south of Hastings.
The rubbish highway: Wairoa wants to close its dump and truck trash 125km to Napier
Wairoa Landfill is filling up fast. A surprising solution has been put forward.
Big chance for young Napier yachties with Sailing GP fever
Young Napier sailors are following the family love of sailing.
Cyclone Gabrielle memories shared by police officers
Police share stories of heroism, trauma and swimming through a sea of apples as Cyclone Gabrielle swept through Hawke's Bay. Video / Eastern District Police
Before the Bikini exhibition is in the main gallery
Before the Bikini opened last week to rave reviews.
Quick work by council after Napier mural vandalised
'There is always a risk of putting works in public places.'
New Tararua Community Law office offers free legal advice
A new local law office offers free advice in Dannevirke.
'Run by the women of NZ': Handbag appeal in Grace Millane's memory calls on local community
The campaign looks to help abused women in memory of the murdered tourist.
Radio station sponsors junior cricket uniforms
Radio station sponsors $2000 worth of Dannevirke junior cricket uniforms
Anzac concert on the table for Dannevirke Community Board
Dannevirke Community Board reviews start of the year.
Book review: Turncoat by Tihema Baker
Humans are demonstrative, affectionate, aliens much more formal.
'I grabbed her': Woman remembers cow that swam her to safety during floods
Cow 569's story became a tale of survival from the lower North Island floods of 2004.
Making the grade: An ancient servant gifted to Gallery of History
An ancient grader restore to museum
Dannevirke riders in Horse of the Year
Many local equestrians qualify for Horse of the Year event
Proud moment for Ngāti Kahungunu as hosts of Dannevirke kapa haka competition
It’s the first time the event has been held in Dannevirke.
Wyn Drabble: Exposed to the elements after Madam Dog drags me downhill
“It’s not such a dog’s life with a dog in life to love.”
The problem with call centres when you’re deaf
There must be a better way for a deaf person to talk to a call centre.
Arrests after Hawke’s Bay police patrol car rammed by stolen vehicle
Three people were arrested after a stolen vehicle rammed a police car.
'Overwhelming': Havelock North mum’s impressive rise in ultramarathon scene
Mother claims her biggest ultramarathon result yet.
'Big coup for Napier': New Zealand's premier triathlon gears up for Hawke's Bay debut
Some of the world's best triathletes will be on show.
Plans to mark 80th anniversary of Polish children coming to New Zealand
And other news in brief from around the Tararua District.
Tararua School of Dance showcases talent
More than 100 students performed in a number of dance styles.
'The happiness of meeting again': Dannevirke High School reunion set to reunite old friends
Dannevirke High School alumni to descend for reunion.
'He put his whole heart into most things Māori': Respected Hawke's Bay artist Phil Belcher remembered
Phil Belcher is being remembered as a man of great skill and mana.
‘A bit aggressive’: Fed-up Pakowhai Rd residents discussed creating roadblock
You might have seen the protest signs. What you might not know is the original intent.
'This one feels very targeted': Ransacking of golf club still recovering from cyclone
'We have had break-ins before, but nothing to the extent of this one.'
'Unwavering dedication': Cyclone volunteers finalists for Community of the Year
Were you one of the thousands who helped out during Cyclone Gabrielle?
'It’s the history of Hawke’s Bay': Knowledge Bank faces stormy financial forecast
Two Knowledge Bank board members have resigned amid financial concerns.
Dark comedy comes to life at Waipukurau Little Theatre
The play explores the true story of Bessie Mundy, Alice Burnham and Margaret Lofty.
'Threatening': German visitors' motorbike stolen and paraded in front of them
A father and son on a dream motorbike trip were left shaken after the ordeal.