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Hawke’s Bay Airport’s new fire truck name revealed: All hail 'Dame Judy Drench'
The fan favourite took out more than 62% of the votes.

Watch: Rocket Lab’s spectacular abort after engines fire
Launch from Mahia scrubbed at last moment.

Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench"
Hawke's Bay Today takes a ride on Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench". Video / Mitchell Hageman

Education changes: Area schools ‘copping it from all directions’
North Canterbury area schools (Years 1 to 13) say they're struggling to keep up.

Farmers push for rural ward in South Wairarapa
South Wairarapa farmers say rural and urban interests can be worlds apart.

Taking the cake: How to enjoy cafe food at discount prices
Waste minimising app launches in Rotorua.

'Gutting': Charity garage sale may be canned after alleged burglary
It has raised more than $100,000 for local charities over the years.

$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businesses
Staff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.

'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.

NZCT kicks in $21,060 for football project
Ngongotahā AFC's Community Football Project is set to benefit from the grant.

Final day at Māori Land Court for Marine and Coastal Act applications.
Māori Land Court hears evidence of Marine Coastal Applications.

Millions awarded to combat invasive gold clam
The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.

'Essential piece of the puzzle': Plant upgrade to boost asphalt production by 400%
“This expansion is transformative for our business, and for the region.'

Four neighbouring homes up for grabs at the beach
They used to be part of Whitianga backpacker lodge.

I speak Māori everywhere I can and encourage others to do the same - Potaka
Tama Potaka speaks Māori at every opportunity

The Country Fast Five: Is this NZ's most important industry?
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.

'We sat on our laurels': US citrus growers' warning for NZ
Prevention touted as key to avoiding a citrus greening disease catastrophe.

'It sounded like a bomb exploding': Wainui house hit by lightning in Tuesday storm
Region cops thunder, lightning, hail... even snow.

Hereheretau named as B+LNZ finalists
Hereheretau Station from Wairoa named finalists in a category of the B+LNZ awards.

Far North man wants views on local body issues from public
Views wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections

News briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim named
News snippets from the Far North.

Te Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programme
Māori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.

Gisborne Mayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admission
Mayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admission.

Embrace te reo: Minister continuing te reo legacy of his mother
Mother’s legacy in kōhanga reo paved the way for future generations to cherish te reo.

Officials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping season
DoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.

Services and trades academies students put to the test
Working together in extreme conditions to complete challenges

Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington

Pride of the Bay: What National League spot means to homegrown Napier City Rovers powerhouse
Ahead of football's National League, one of Napier City Rovers' finest in 2024 opens up.

'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principal
Hora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.