Here’s to an even longer long weekend: Wyn Drabble
Opinion: What's more relaxing than a long weekend? An even longer weekend.
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Heretaunga Women’s Centre: We’re trying to help, and we’re being insulted
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Kirkpatricks dominate at Wairarapa Spring Shears
A shearing dynasty from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne moved in on the Wairarapa Show.
'Incredible': Heart transplant recipient outlives life expectancy by nine years
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'Soul-destroying trauma': Horse's 'brutal' injuries blamed on fireworks
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Taonga pūoro revivalist follows ancestors’ footsteps 100 years later
Jerome Kavanagh Poutama is on a mission to revive the Māori musical traditions.
'Should have known': 14yo dies in suspected suicide after Oranga Tamariki closes her file
Maaia Marshall was assessed three times as being a suicide risk before her death.
Mixed verdicts in mass trial of eight Mongrel Mob members accused of murder
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Police narrow down information sought after Levin woman hit by car while walking dog
Police said the vehicle would likely have damage to either the front or driver's side.
'We saw him as a hero': Last remaining member of Māori Battalion dies, aged 99
Sir Robert (Bom) Gillies was the last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion.
'Significant commercial operation': Couple in their 60s jailed for peddling meth during lockdown
Their dealing continued even when they caught the virus.
Car involved in serious crash earlier pursued by police
Pyes Pā Rd/SH36 is blocked, police say.
Local cadets to stand guard on Armistice Day for first time in over 10 years
The Army cadet unit was on the brink of closure.
Top of the class: Gisborne's 2024 dux set for university journeys
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Napier schools taken out of lockdown, more than two hours after firearm sighting
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Thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail possible for Hawke's Bay, Tararua
Residents warned of continued stormy weather.
Safe water plans tipping some rural principals 'over the edge’
NZ Rural School Association says the plan is costing time and money.
Drugs, theft, safety fears: Tourism village's emergency housing motel impacts
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Kiwis' creative cooking good news for fresh herb producer
Tasman Bay Herbs will invest in more greenhouses and automation over the coming year.
Winston Peters talks Donald Trump on The Country
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Thieves, vandals target pools: Showers, basin stolen
Shower fittings and a wash basin were among items stolen.
Bike racks on buses banned: ‘We’re very disappointed to be forced into this’
The NZTA says bike racks might not comply, because they partially obstruct headlights.
'US market is a disaster': Why one Hawke's Bay exporter doesn't fear Trump's tariffs
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Ōkere Falls geothermal power station granted resource consent
The power station will use geothermal fluid to generate electricity.
Graffiti battle: KiwiRail's colourful containers brighten Napier rail yard
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Search for man missing in Whanganui River
'Inquiries are currently being carried out to locate the person.'
$100k in 24 hours: Generous donors give last cents to replace spoiled frozen food
"Sorry it's not much. But you deserve this," one donor wrote.
Hamilton growth spurt calls for Waikato-wide approach to challenges
Hamilton crowned NZ’s fastest growing city for a second time.
'This has sparked me up': Powerlifting star Trish Muldrock's medal haul sparks new passion
Northland powerlifter Trish Muldrock has just smashed her eighth world record.
Have a go at canoe slalom with a five-time Olympian
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Emergency housing: 'Battle-weary' Rotorua residents tell of distress
Motel use resulted in distrust and disbelief in agencies involved, a lawyer says.
Northlanders really need to talk more openly about suicide prevention worker says
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Flying Southlander wins Ashburton shearing final
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The home where sustainable gardening is practised ‘in spades’
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