!['Short supply': More than 900 Hawke’s Bay families gifted furniture](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Short supply': More than 900 Hawke’s Bay families gifted furniture
Team of 40 volunteers will happily take your pre-loved furniture.
![Top dollar for first-timer at ram sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Top dollar for first-timer at ram sale
'I did consider keeping him, but ended up selling instead.'
![Mesmerising documentary about famous spy writer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Mesmerising documentary about famous spy writer
This John le Carre documentary looks at the real man behind the thrilling spy tales.
![Cultural advisor had to choose an English name in her own school years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cultural advisor had to choose an English name in her own school years
Te Ao Marama Maaka remembers the day her Māori identity was taken from her.
![Northland holiday hot spots booking out fast for long weekends](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Northland holiday hot spots booking out fast for long weekends
Holidaymakers encouraged to get in quick if wanting to camp in Northland later this month.
![Flash flooding and heavy downpour in Waipukurau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Flash flooding and heavy downpour in Waipukurau
The Central Hawke’s Bay settlement of Waipukurau was hit by surface flooding after a heavy localised downpour on Thursday night. Video / Rural Accountants Hawke’s Bay Ltd
![Delays for SH1 South Waikato as road widened for median barriers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Delays for SH1 South Waikato as road widened for median barriers
Works in two areas south of Ātiamuri will see delays on SH1.
![‘Where are we going to go?’: Residents vow to fight decision to close only supermarket in town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
‘Where are we going to go?’: Residents vow to fight decision to close only supermarket in town
A petition against Foodstuffs' shock decision already has more than 1000 signatures.
![Heavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidly](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Heavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidly
NZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.
!['Slips, trips and falls': Why hunters need to be fit for the roar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Slips, trips and falls': Why hunters need to be fit for the roar
Outdoor safety advocates are urging hunters to get into shape.
![Landlocking 'particularly acute' problem in Taihape](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Landlocking 'particularly acute' problem in Taihape
More than 70 per cent of remaining Māori land in Taihape is landlocked.
![Aerobatic airshow over region's events this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Aerobatic airshow over region's events this weekend
Providing aerial entertainment for a flying school, an airshow, cricket and motor racing.
![Aggressive pups and deadly dog disease fears spark change at Rotorua's pound](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Aggressive pups and deadly dog disease fears spark change at Rotorua's pound
Rotorua's council explains why it removed its dog drop-off box.
![Mass protests ‘just the beginning’ as iwi prepare for unified response](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Mass protests ‘just the beginning’ as iwi prepare for unified response
Iwi leaders will meet at Tūrangawaewae Marae this weekend.
![From 5 to 82, paddlers at Lake Karāpiro go for gold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
From 5 to 82, paddlers at Lake Karāpiro go for gold
The Waka Ama Sprint Nationals have been around since 1990.
![This hui is a demonstration for Māori to come together](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
This hui is a demonstration for Māori to come together
Opinion: The hui called by Kingi Tuheitia must unite Māori.
!['It's just a joke': Noise limits 'impossible' for busy bar and eatery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'It's just a joke': Noise limits 'impossible' for busy bar and eatery
Regulation requires noise levels at bars to be similar to moderate conversation level.
!['Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused
"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."
![Hawke's Bay's inaugural Te Awanga Wine Festival promises to enchant wine enthusiasts.](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hawke's Bay's inaugural Te Awanga Wine Festival promises to enchant wine enthusiasts.
The festival is not just about exceptional wines but an entire experience
![Woman found in wheelchair by police on SH1 reunited with family](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Woman found in wheelchair by police on SH1 reunited with family
Police tonight confirmed the woman had been reunited with her family and is safe and well.
!['Extremely lucky': Four teens swept out to sea rescued by Coastguard volunteers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Extremely lucky': Four teens swept out to sea rescued by Coastguard volunteers
The group of four teenagers were being carried out to sea by a strong current.
!['I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attacker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attacker
Jaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.
![Students 'fraudulently' using Havelock North Intermediate logo to bully others online](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Students 'fraudulently' using Havelock North Intermediate logo to bully others online
Account-holders on TikTok and Instagram are using a school logo and bullying students.
!['Waves were smashing me': Wife and mother of drowning victims wants better beach warnings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Waves were smashing me': Wife and mother of drowning victims wants better beach warnings
One year ago Donna Cruickshank lost a son and husband to the sea.
![Concerns of 'vigilante justice' raised after Rotorua man charged for prowler incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Concerns of 'vigilante justice' raised after Rotorua man charged for prowler incident
The alleged victim received a phone call saying a man was outside her house.
![What the?! Discovery of unusual snake-like animal mystifies dogwalkers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
What the?! Discovery of unusual snake-like animal mystifies dogwalkers
'The way it was lying made it look like a snake. Neither of us wanted to get too close...'
![Laser yachties cut a dash on the Hawke’s Bay coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Laser yachties cut a dash on the Hawke’s Bay coast
It was a brilliant day as almost 100 yachts started the national Laser-class champs.
!['Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentenced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentenced
It's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.