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SH2 barriers a danger to staff, trucking boss says

Local businesses hit hard by SH2 median barriers as trucking firm warns of safety risks.

'Shattered into a million pieces': Whānau devastated after hunting tragedy

Their comments come as a man is jailed for three years.

Man extradited to stand trial for assault on partner's late father

A man's lost his bid to stay in NZ and avoid criminal trial across the ditch.

Southbound lane open after crash on Hawke’s Bay Expressway

Two-vehicle crash stops traffic north of Hastings.

'Ride free brother': Second motorcyclist killed in triple fatal 'will never be forgotten'

Three people died in Saturday's crash. Lesley Brooks, 46, was a mum of three.

Christmas Appeal: Salvation Army’s choice model supermarket instils ‘mana’

Sally's redesigns the food bank system to a choice model supermarket.

Gisborne unveils water filter unit especially designed for the isolated region

The portable water unit can supply fresh water in mass during severe weather events.

Watch: 'Not good enough' – Govt moves on banking sector to improve competition

Christopher Luxon: ‘In short, we want to disrupt the status quo.’

From Auckland to Whanganui: New chairman's journey to leading Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi

Tahinganui Hina returned home to Whanganui in 2018.

Woman charged with murder over death of 8yo in Bay of Plenty

The young boy died in Whakatāne Hospital following an alleged assault last month.

Kiwi deaths in leg-hold traps 'doesn't need to happen' DoC says

Leg-hold traps should be installed off the ground to avoid catching birds like kiwis.

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council installs cameras to monitor flood risk at river mouth

The next step is to make the camera views available to the public on HBRC’s website.

Community trust installs new safety camera

Horowhenua Trust installs new camera, welcomed by locals and police.

Machete, tools used in liquor store robbery

Police said they were called to Old Taupo Rd around 9.40pm.

From first to fourth on scoreboard for economic activity and growth

Construction sector was the primary cause for positional drop.

Hawke's Bay has first division Lotto win, $333,000 prize still unclaimed

Staff are prepped in case the winner comes back into the store.

Land planned for multimillion-dollar Kaipara development for sale

Dargaville Racecourse was set for a major development but the plan is no longer on track.

Pills for cows and 'light recipes': Tackling methane emissions

Scientists, industry leaders, and farmers met to discuss technologies and hurdles.