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News snippets from the Far North
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Cyclone Gabrielle: The couple who gave up their jobs and moved to Hawke's Bay to help
'This wasn’t just about clearing debris. It was about restoring hope.'
The history behind Makotuku’s restored gates and their significance
The restored gates in Makotuku honor the history of the village's former church.
The 'scars' of Cyclone Gabrielle could linger on hillsides for decades
'Chances are that it’s going to take decades to 100 years, if at all, to patch up.'
Opinion: It didn’t have to be this way – the day a region’s phones turned into expensive paperweights
OPINION: If the carriers are not willing to make preparations, our Govt should force them.
'Timing was perfect': More than $10m from special cyclone Lotto draw now allocated
The largest grant given out in Hawke's Bay was $130,000 to shift an ablution block.
Operation FTP: Crackdown on trolley thefts sparks counter operation
Operation Feed The People launched in opposition to police trolley crackdown.
Happy Feat: Chilean officials stunned as NZ penguin turns up 7500km from home
A native NZ penguin has made an 'extremely unusual' visit to a seaside city in Chile.
Zespri delivers on tall sales order for Asia-Pacific market
Achievement included record deliveries to Japan.
'Positive sign': Red meat exports end 2024 on a high
Total export value increased 17% from last December to reach $1.04 billion.
Whangārei District councillors risk imprisonment as rebel fluoride stance continues
Whangārei District Council today voted to keep going with its refusal to fluoridate, risking imprisonment and more. Video / Susan Botting
Person dies in workplace incident near Queenstown
Police said WorkSafe would be notified of the death.
Gisborne schools face increased need amid cost of living crisis
Lytton High joins 36 Gisborne schools receiving KidsCan support.
Napier prepares for first Super Rugby game in four years
The last Super Rugby game in Napier attracted 9226 fans. Can the Bay beat that next week?
Police name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashes
The two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.
Rare beaked whale dies after stranding on Hawke’s Bay beach
Two large sea mammals spotted by a dog walker are a species of the elusive beaked whales.
‘Their decision’: Minister on kids hitchhiking 45km to school after rural bus canned
'The obligation is on them to get their children to school.'
Why researching your home’s past could be easier than you think
The talk on February 20 will help people research their home's history.
Desert Road closure puts Waimarino A & P Show on the map
“You might just end up stuck, not stuck in a bad way, stuck in a good way.”
‘Incredible’ rise: Gisborne teen takes top canoe racing honour
Liz Thompson received an Outstanding Service Award for her dedication to kayaking.
How to keep kids safe online: Police advice for worried parents
Police urge parents to monitor kids online for ‘Safer Internet Day’.
‘Sorry is not enough’: Killer who bludgeoned teen girlfriend to death aspires to mentor youth
Black Power member Nathan Fenton beat Mairina Dunn for 90 minutes with a sawn-off shotgun.
Chemical spill at Whanganui Hospital, daycare evacuated
Fire trucks have been sent to Whanganui Hospital to deal with a chemical spill.
'People are doing it tough': Sallies services in high demand as locals struggle
'It’s absolutely amazing and humbling to have ongoing support from BayTrust.'
Mum's drug funding hope for 3yo son with cystic fibrosis
'The earlier children receive Trikafta, the better their long-term health outcomes.'
Crown to return significant pā site to Far North hapū
Ngāti Rēhia will celebrate the return of its historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri.
Watch: Free diver’s footage reveals thriving marine life off Hawke’s Bay coast
'Lots of people can’t even remember when it was this good.'
The Country: Shane Jones on fisheries reform
Shane Jones, Ben Picton, Craig Wiggins, and Blair Drysdale.
Original painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctioned
A painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale.
Rotorua woman seeks brain tumour treatment in America
Amelia Branson is going to America for surgery and radiation for her brain tumour, which costs about $550,000. Video / Megan Wilson
Ruakituri woman seriously injured after 25m vehicle plunge
A woman was seriously injured after her car fell down a bank inland from Wairoa.
Police name fatal Pukehina crash victim
Police confirmed there were no other passengers in the vehicle.
Power companies look at extending Huntly’s lifespan
The big four are looking at ways of extending the life of Huntly's Rankines.
Hawks head south to play in Waipukurau
Central Hawke’s Bay basketball fans get a front-row seat to the Hawks action.