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Big jail sentences for gang veterans over killing of young father
Denying murder and other charges, the trio was found guilty of manslaughter.

Bright future: The Hawke's Bay puppeteer doing big things with reo
From being an elfin-eared hobbit on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' to back home.

Kids CAN in the school holidays
CAN is the place to send your creative kids these school holidays.

How do we teach the complexity of our past?
How we tell stories is as important as what we tell

From the MTG: Artwork tells story of the times
This print is made by artist Judith Eleanor Jane Cowan (nee Peter).

Talking point: Three Waters reforms raises more questions than answers
Under the proposals, councils' water assets will be transferred to a new entity.

Racing: Hastings stable produces another talented jumper
A roundup of the week's racing

A model experience for Havelock North High School student
If it makes your heart beat and makes you happy, go and do it.

Historic HB: MAC music students gain great reputation
Sport was also encouraged at Maori Agricultural College.

Black Betty of Hastings makes it into toastie finals
Our cornbread is really good and pretty famous around here.

Plastic-free cuppa on offer at Napier Trade Aid
Napier Trade Aid's teabags are all now 100 per cent plastic-free and plant-based.

True Honey: Pongaroa paddocks have become fields of gold
The firm has gone from a tin-pot operation to a notable player in Hawke's Bay in 5 years.

Fitness class designed for men with prostate cancer
"It's great to meet others who are going through the same health issues."

Pan Pac trust funds project for rare kākābeak
Pan Pac Environmental Trust boosts endangered plant.

Laser strikes aircraft over Napier twice, including just before landing
The consequences could have been catastrophic, a top cop says.

Flaxmere College students serve up hangi for construction crew
Students spent two days producing 100 lunches for building crew to eat on Friday.

Mrs Chippy the Cat by Susan Brocker and Raymond McGrath
Louise Ward from Wardini Books reviews Mrs Chippy the Cat by Susan Brocker.

'Lightning struck twice': Hastings pensioner's cautionary tale of the need for parcel insurance
Two parcels, both lost, have left a radio enthusiast badly out of pocket.

Hawks, and their fined mascot Hawky, return to home court to warm-up for big party
Second on the ladder, the Hawks play Taranaki at the PGA on Saturday night.

Ship at centre of Covid scare to return to NZ early next week
The Viking Bay and another fishing vessel remain off the NZ coastline with sick crew.

'Hero' boy's intervention after grandmother falls off bike at BMX park
"He's my little hero. He did a good job of saving me. I am very proud of him."

Havelock North school boy saves his grandmother
Patrick Ryan 8 Te Mata Primary, was presented with an ASB St John's Super Saver Bravery Award for his courage and quick thinking when he helped his grandmother after she suffered a traumatic injury from a nasty fall. Video Warren Buckland

Cemetery database launched to stop you losing the plot
Smartphones can now lead people to graves they are searching for in Hastings.

Taradale teens get top honours for Anzac commemoration event
Cadet Force members Harry Berryman and Nicole McLaren awarded for their Anzac efforts.

An edible journey at ST Pat's
WOW winner Katherine Bertram has been helping St Pat's with their Edible Fashion entries

Watch: Thunderous haka for departing Napier Boys' High School headmaster
As about 1050 students packed into the hall, Matt Bertram had an idea what was coming.

Singer-songwriter Stretch comes home for show
Singer-songwriter Stretch will begin his tour with a show in Dannevirke on July 22.

Tech display shows life before smartphones
Display at gallery takes people back in time to before smartphones.

Formula One: Verstappen's victory march for his orange army
There is now a two-week break before F1 goes to Silverstone for the British GP.