'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected locals
Mum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.
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Tōtara Health and Taradale Medical Centre have called out a lack of Government funding.
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Man accused of ram-raid, teen rape and kidnap claims it's all 'lies'
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'Culturally rich' Rangaiika coast tours now open to public
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Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Mahia locals' rescue pou from beach
Pou washed from bank saved from the sea in Mahia.
Road re-opens in Central Hawke’s Bay after vehicle hits pedestrian
A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle near Waipawa.
Wairoa mayor calls for apology over town’s flooding
Flooding swept through about 120 homes; damage is estimated in the tens of millions.
Flaxmere lost New World, Havelock North gets new replacement store
Opening date announced for replacement supermarket in affluent, growing area.
Pou saved after harsh swells left it lying on the beach
Mahia locals' call for help answered after pou washes into the sea in big swells.
Te Awanga seawall: 200m 'ecoreef' proposed to protect council assets
Project aimed at protecting flood-prone area.
Unregistered anti-vax doctor kept practising under 'Māori customary law'
A pharmacy contacted the Medical Council after receiving prescriptions from the doctor.
More frosty nights and some scattered showers this weekend for Hawke's Bay
Jack Frost is still making his way around Hawke's Bay this winter.
Outstanding display of netball at tournament
Sixteen teams from the Lower North Island came to play.
Waipukurau resident Enid Rice at 100: ‘You just get on with it’
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From the ashes: Cherished restaurant set to reopen on anniversary of the fire that destroyed it
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A ‘great pool’ - National age group swim champs head for Hastings again
The new regional aquatic centre in Hastings gets the big tick of approval.
Big bucks raised at Bunnings motor neurone disease fundraiser
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School graces the stage in style
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Obituary: Jadwiga Cooper - one of NZ’s first refugees
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Govt unveils plans to 'flood' cities with more housing
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Chocolate fish are goners - Wyn Drabble
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Aotea's early lead not to last as MAC win by narrow margin
A close game between Aotea and MAC.
Dannevirke hosts festival of rugby at Rugby Park
Junior rugby in the morning and the seniors in the afternoon.
Freemason Lodges golf tournament raises $10,000
The fundraiser was to support local community patrols.
Foundation gives $200k grant to Wairoa flood recovery, others urged to support the town
The Auckland funder established links with the town after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Man charged with ram-raid and rape calls victim's relative a 'compulsive liar'
The man says he's got an alibi: 'It would be impossible for me to commit these offences'.