It's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.

Police thank people who provided information as gang associates are sent to jail.

The day starts with dawn parades and continues with civic and church services.

The hotel doesn't want the stage to be shut but the bar owner says he now has no choice.

The owner of Napier florist beauKayes loves to make someone's day with flowers.

Delegates visiting New Zealand got a look at a Papatawa farm.

The week-long intensive programme encourages kids down a creative path.

A family gathering prompts a visit to Pahīatua.

Pahiatua Railcar Society was formed in 1992.

Two separate communities, two big events on the same day in Hastings.

After 50 years serving rugby Buck Mackay retires

Was the coin from the Boer War?

The first Big Latch-On event was held in NZ in 2005.

George Smith served in WWI and died in Dannevirke in 1958.

Activities are held every year at Kaitoki Marae to coincide with Anzac services.

Eagles musician Joe Walsh returned to Ōtātara where an epiphany change his life.

Havelock North is making its way back after a few tough years.

OPINION: National social cohesion approaches seldom work. Local efforts are vital.

Glass was left smashed on the ground outside after cigarettes and lighters were taken.

The son went searching for his parents after he couldn't find them in their home.

A set of keys with a GPS fob attached was one of the items Layna Brown stole.

Shield fever to hit Hastings in June.

Florence Smith performs her song song Broke with Rubies for the first time with other members of the song writing class during the National youth Drama school held at Havelock High

The new MP mode stimulates more collagen, giving better results.

*Cushla knew she couldn't continue to live her new life in fear.

You want those brassieres to stand out like shining beacons because this is a competition

Much of Wairoa was in the 2A category post-floods.