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Person found dead in Napier CBD, police investigating
New Zealand

Person found dead in Napier CBD, police investigating

17 Dec 09:06 PM

The incident was reported at about 3.15am.

Dairy prices drop for Christmas
New Zealand

Dairy prices drop for Christmas

17 Dec 08:01 PM

This is the first negative result since a 0.3% dip at the October 16 event.

From Foxton with love: Gazza’s pop-up cards bring joy
New Zealand

From Foxton with love: Gazza’s pop-up cards bring joy

17 Dec 07:33 PM

Gary Stewart said the cards are a great way to promote his favourite place.

Vicki says goodbye to local paper
New Zealand

Vicki says goodbye to local paper

17 Dec 07:23 PM

Vicki Timpson said the paper has a long and proud history.

Horowhenua District Council and iwi sign partnership
New Zealand

Horowhenua District Council and iwi sign partnership

17 Dec 07:21 PM

The council and iwi celebrate a new partnership with ceremony and kapa haka.

Patches, motorcycles and firearms seized after gang tangi
New Zealand

Patches, motorcycles and firearms seized after gang tangi

17 Dec 07:01 PM

Four arrested, police say further arrests were likely.

Signing off after seven years
New Zealand

Signing off after seven years

17 Dec 06:39 PM

So long, thanks for the fish from the team at Horowhenua Chronicle for those 131 years.

'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspots
New Zealand

'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspots

17 Dec 06:03 PM

It comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.

'Pain and fear': Raped teen tells attacker she wished he'd killed her
New Zealand|crime

'Pain and fear': Raped teen tells attacker she wished he'd killed her

17 Dec 04:00 PM

The Crown said Raveen Saily had 'warped attitudes around sexual consent'.

'We loved our son': Father's poignant message after son dies in Rotorua crash
New Zealand

'We loved our son': Father's poignant message after son dies in Rotorua crash

17 Dec 04:00 PM

'Me and my wife don’t really know what to say or do.'

Death of Mongrel Mob boss after $2m asset seizure ruled as suicide
New Zealand|crime

Death of Mongrel Mob boss after $2m asset seizure ruled as suicide

17 Dec 04:00 PM

The captain of Notorious chapter in Hawke's Bay had 'not been coping well', says wife.

'These little things mean a lot': Rural projects transform community spaces
New Zealand

'These little things mean a lot': Rural projects transform community spaces

17 Dec 03:03 PM

New footpaths, swings and CCTV have upgraded a number of Rotorua's rural areas.

Trainer kicks horse in genitals - avoids conviction, name suppressed
New Zealand|crime

Trainer kicks horse in genitals - avoids conviction, name suppressed

17 Dec 07:33 AM

The judge wants further information before convicting him on child assault charges.

Pregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortage
New Zealand

Pregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortage

17 Dec 06:22 AM

Some in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.

Reviews of bootcamp participants’ death and abscondings not due until 2025
Politics

Reviews of bootcamp participants’ death and abscondings not due until 2025

17 Dec 04:24 AM

One bootcamp participant died in a car crash, triggering another to abscond.

'Pride in celebration': Strong turnout for Diwali event
New Zealand

'Pride in celebration': Strong turnout for Diwali event

17 Dec 04:13 AM

How a vibrant Diwali festival is bringing the community together

'It's very sad': Gisborne cafe hit by $8k theft before Christmas
New Zealand

'It's very sad': Gisborne cafe hit by $8k theft before Christmas

17 Dec 04:00 AM

Offenders caught on CCTV breaking into Peel St business.

'Not one bit of respect': Killer's antics torment victim’s family
Crime

'Not one bit of respect': Killer's antics torment victim’s family

17 Dec 04:00 AM

Lance Hall fatally stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae at an apartment complex.

Footage shows break-in at Gisborne cafe's storage chiller
New Zealand

Footage shows break-in at Gisborne cafe's storage chiller

The owners of Zest Cafe estimate they lost $8000 worth of goods in the burglary shortly before Christmas. Video / Zest Cafe

Stand Tū Māia secures four-month funding extension to search for long-term solutions
Kahu

Stand Tū Māia secures four-month funding extension to search for long-term solutions

17 Dec 03:00 AM

Stand Tū Māia is fighting for its future, securing operations until April.

Police shoot dogs that attacked person
New Zealand

Police shoot dogs that attacked person

17 Dec 02:54 AM

Police were called to the Talbot St area on Monday morning.

Silt Recovery Taskforce finishes restoring 7000 hectares of land
New Zealand

Silt Recovery Taskforce finishes restoring 7000 hectares of land

17 Dec 02:42 AM

More than 2.5 million cubic metres of silt removed from Hawke’s Bay

Farewell to the 'Chron': Former Horowhenua Chronicle reporter shares memories
New Zealand

Farewell to the 'Chron': Former Horowhenua Chronicle reporter shares memories

17 Dec 02:22 AM

Frankie Webb reflects on her decade reporting for the Horowhenua Chronicle.

'Arson inquiry': Fire damages room at Gisborne City Lodge
New Zealand

'Arson inquiry': Fire damages room at Gisborne City Lodge

17 Dec 02:18 AM

A bedroom was substantially damaged, but residents evacuated safely.

Black Caps smash England, equal record for largest win as Southee bows out
Black Caps

Black Caps smash England, equal record for largest win as Southee bows out

17 Dec 01:48 AM

The hosts wrapped up victory with more than a day to spare at Seddon Park.

Christmas message from Bernie Wanden
Opinion

Christmas message from Bernie Wanden

17 Dec 01:47 AM

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden.

'Police will hold to account': Four arrested after alleged aggravated robbery
New Zealand

'Police will hold to account': Four arrested after alleged aggravated robbery

17 Dec 01:46 AM

Police have made four arrests after the aggravated robbery in Whangārei's Te Kamo.

Wildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collection
New Zealand

Wildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collection

17 Dec 01:08 AM

Its donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.

'A lovely supply': Community garden grows goodness for struggling families
New Zealand

'A lovely supply': Community garden grows goodness for struggling families

17 Dec 01:05 AM

The opening of the Omanu Community Garden is giving back with fresh food where possible.

'Dad lived in his boots': Daughter's tribute to forestry worker killed doing the job he loved
New Zealand

'Dad lived in his boots': Daughter's tribute to forestry worker killed doing the job he loved

17 Dec 12:56 AM

Tia Rissetto, a man with the 'biggest heart', leaves behind 12 grandchildren.

Heavy rain hits Wairoa again, flooding seen as drains struggle to cope
New Zealand

Heavy rain hits Wairoa again, flooding seen as drains struggle to cope

17 Dec 12:55 AM

More thann 100mm has fallen around Wairoa in 24 hours.

The Country: Who is Shane Jones’ ag person of the year?
New Zealand

The Country: Who is Shane Jones’ ag person of the year?

17 Dec 12:26 AM

Shane Jones, Cameron Bagrie, Mark de Lautour, John McOviney.

'Completely unacceptable': Police escape injury in alleged car ramming
New Zealand

'Completely unacceptable': Police escape injury in alleged car ramming

16 Dec 11:40 PM

Thankfully no one was hurt when a man in a stolen vehicle allegedly rammed a police car.

'100% would’ve drowned': Life jackets crucial in Hokianga bar rescue
New Zealand

'100% would’ve drowned': Life jackets crucial in Hokianga bar rescue

16 Dec 11:00 PM

When a boat was swamped by 3m waves on Hokianga bar, volunteers were watching from shore.

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