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Focuses on links between Ngāti Kahungunu, Sāmoa
Focuses on links between Ngāti Kahungunu, Sāmoa
![Mike Williams: Education crucial with rapid change coming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Mike Williams: Education crucial with rapid change coming
Many of today's jobs will cease to exist in the years ahead but we needn't panic.
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Residents march to empower women
A march was held in Napier this afternoon to support victims of recent indecent assaults.
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Setting out on the path to creating new hospice
Cranford patron John Buck delighted at public response to new hospice building plans.
![Embroidery whizz set to have MTG in stitches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Embroidery whizz set to have MTG in stitches
Embroidery lovers can try their hand, experienced or otherwise, at a community project.
![Mufti Makes Money for Cheer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Mufti Makes Money for Cheer
Napier school's mufti day a big boost for Christmas Cheer Appeal.
![Life-changing drives through Laos and Peru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Life-changing drives through Laos and Peru
Two Hawke's Bay mates take on global driving race
![How a chance encounter ended in death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
How a chance encounter ended in death
A Hawke's Bay teenager was yesterday found guilty of murdering Haumoana man Mark Beale.
![Bay woman to celebrate a century](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Bay woman to celebrate a century
Joan Padman has lived in Havelock North for seven decades.
![Health care support for White Ribbon Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Health care support for White Ribbon Day
Hawke's Bay health organisations have shown support for the White Ribbon campaign.
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Introducing Hastings' newest Cr Wendy Schollum
Cr Wendy Schollum speaks after being elected to Hastings District Council in the recent by-election. Video by Duncan Brown.
![Stags bowlers ask Firebirds questions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Stags bowlers ask Firebirds questions
Central Districts Stags are in the box seat but there are three days to go at Saxton Oval
![Bay awards recognise health innovations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Bay awards recognise health innovations
A gynaecological clinic has taken out the supreme award at the Hawke's Bay Health Awards.
![Historical robes for modern mayor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Historical robes for modern mayor
Sandra Hazlehurst, first lady mayor of Hastings, preparing for her new role. Video by Duncan Brown.
![Dry weather prompts fire restrictions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Dry weather prompts fire restrictions
Rainfall figures for November are well below average.
![Iwi unveils benefits at annual meeting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Iwi unveils benefits at annual meeting
About 5000 people are expected for the sports at Splash Planet
![Fighter back on journey of self-discovery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fighter back on journey of self-discovery
Olympian Alexis Pritchard is in Hastings today to expose females to the benefits of boxing
![First woman mayor for Hastings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
First woman mayor for Hastings
Sandra Hazlehurst the first woman to be elected mayor in the history of Hastings council.
![Schollum ready for new challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Schollum ready for new challenge
A business star will be the new Hastings-Havelock North Ward councillor.
![Congratulations flow for new mayor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Congratulations flow for new mayor
Local leaders welcome news of Sandra Hazlehurst's election as Hastings mayor.
![Midfielder Palezevic says discipline vital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Midfielder Palezevic says discipline vital
Returning Bay United midfielder Alex Palezevic says it will take discipline to beat City.
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Whaitiri whanau refute statements
Jason Whaitiri had no comment to make about family's response to tenancy dispute.