Shellfish ban to last for weeks or months, flooding mooted as toxin cause
NZ Food Safety says flooding could have added nutrients that are causing the toxin.
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Body found near Mohaka River mouth
Police are referring the death to a Coroner. No name has been released.
Esk River Bridge slow-down on SH2 for cracks to be repaired
Hawke's Bay's Esk River Bridge is 80 years old and it will take 3 weeks to repair it.
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Hastings council strategy cuts number in emergency housing by 77 per cent
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Armistice Day remembers sacrifice and marks Polish Independence Day
Pahīatua has a special relationship with Poland.
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Police arrest 24-year-old woman over crushing of woman into tree with car in Napier
A woman has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent.
Ruahine rescue challenge for SAR team training
Each year search and rescue teams have to undergo two exercises of at least two days each.
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Adrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed through his sleeping bag while camping.
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Tick off February 24-25 for the triathlon in Napier.
Charter parade provides prelude to armistice commemorations
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Waipawa M&D lights up the stage with Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Don't eat any apples, and always boo the queen - The Evil Queen!
The ninth life: A kitten saved and an SPCA plea
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Linda Hall: It’s time to crack down on concert gropers
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Buy-out meetings for cyclone hit properties under way
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Cyclone Gabrielle still affecting Napier Port’s profits
A subdued log export market contributed to softer cargo volume.
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'I miss her hugs, her kisses' - Mum of six stabbed to death in Napier sleepout
The man who stabbed Arohaina Henare to death has been jailed for life.
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Mission Concert performance of a lifetime for Port Ahuriri kapa haka group
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Hawke's Bay Hollywood in the frame as hub opens
Office space will be available as hot desks and there are rooms for training seminars.
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Comedy nights bringing cheers to farmers, growers
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It's a bit unusual: Sir Tom Jones to headline show at Napier stadium
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With 258 kids on the waiting list Omni Gymnastics Centre needs to expand
Napier's Omni Gymnastics club asking the community for help to fund new gym expansion.