They ran for election. Now they're running a triathlon.
Mayors and MPs of Hawke's Bay will compete and raise funds for Heretaunga Women's Centre.
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Cancer patient spends $36k on treatment: Without it, 'I’d be dead by Christmas'
He was told this year he could not be treated further in the public system.
Continuing the 'legacy': Students taking on 40-hour physical activity challenge
The challenge is about raising awareness for mental health and removing the stigma.
Explosive pie-eating scenario discovered as pupils learn media skills
Lynmore Primary School pupils have got a new-found love of the role of the media.
Tauranga: ‘Exciting milestone’ as Masonic Park reopens
The park is one of 10 'drawcard' projects at Tauranga's waterfront.
Health Minister to reveal more about health targets amid fears of manipulation
Targets for ED wait times have been gamed in the past.
Uncertain future for NZ live dairy cattle exports - Rabobank
NZ enjoyed the advantages of the Chinese live export market for much of the past decade.
Tauranga Boys’ College First XI win Rankin Cup
Tauranga Boys' College 1st XI hockey have won the Rankin Cup.
'Please don't ever let it happen again': Wairoa residents beg council to act on flood review
Inquiry reveals regional council ignored residents and lacked a river bar management plan.
Fatal crash: Daughter waited for dad's nightly call, but it never came
Now the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.
Tairua dog attack: Man charged
A 54 year-old man has been charged with owning two dogs who mauled a woman.
The village people: Unofficial roadblocks, nunchaku and drug growing claims
Police say they are looking into allegations of rogue behaviour.
Major works: Lane closure on SH2/15th Ave
A main highway in Tauranga is closing for major works.
Pukehina Surf Rescue to auction compact bach
Project to fund final phases of new clubhouse.
'Angels on his side': Hawke’s Bay father fighting for life after hit by car walking home from pub
Josh Bowman’s recovery could take years, but he's now back in Hawke's Bay.
Far North's water storage woes improved with 400th water tank installed
The programme hopes to put in another 200 by the end of the year.
'Why should my kids be scared?' Woman says Kāinga Ora needs to get tough
The Puriri Park resident is tired of loud music, family violence and threats.
'You're home now': Family, friends farewell 22-year-old killed in Far North
A woman has been charged with the murder of Arthur James Tahere.
Bill Gates backs Kiwi livestock genetics company to improve food supply in Africa
Gene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.
Exclusive 'game changing' Road to Recovery event for Far North's leaders is national first
Far North state of the nation event for district's leaders.
Snow for Auckland? Model shows 'polar streamer', forecaster predicts cold surge
Weather pattern looks 'favourable' for snowfall, Niwa says.
News in brief from the Far North - Hollie Smith here, tsunami siren test, and holiday programme
News snippets from the Far North.
Non-acute patients choose urgent service as GPs juggle wait times
'People will fall through the gaps and end up being sicker.'
Forestry sector's claims of council inexperience disputed by local environmentalists
Environmentalists say forestry industry needs to look at its own failings.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Woolworths staff stage historic stop work protest for better pay and conditions
First-ever walkout sees thousands join Gisborne workers in a two-hour stop work protest.
The Country Fast Five: Meet Karl Davis
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
‘Life is meant to be a joy’: New Zealand’s oldest person ticks off another birthday
Skinfluencers might want to take note of the 'line-free' supercentenarian’s skin routine.
Ratepayer challenges council over its Armourguard $12m contract
Ratepayer notifies auditor-general of concerns over the district's animal control service
Urgent closure planned for Tauranga-Rotorua highway
An urgent closure is being planned for SH36.
Duck-stomping prison inmate Eruera Peratiaki makes $1000 donation to the SPCA
Eruera Peratiaki threw apple at duck, chased it, kicked it and stomped on its head.
Witnesses sought in fatal accident of Steven Cranston on State Highway 23
Police enquiries into the death are ongoing.