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![One dark, rainy day in Takapau: How one of NZ's most iconic pieces of army uniform was born](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
One dark, rainy day in Takapau: How one of NZ's most iconic pieces of army uniform was born
The hat became known colloquially as the Lemon Squeezer because of its shape.
!['It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
'It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in
'You've got potentially 400 kids sitting on the side of the road next year.'
!['Very backed-up': Concern for alternative routes if Hawke’s Bay gets first toll road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
'Very backed-up': Concern for alternative routes if Hawke’s Bay gets first toll road
Owner of company on SH51 says tolled expressway could push traffic onto "backed up" route.
!['Don't heckle very much': Irish comedian praises NZ's polite crowd culture](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
'Don't heckle very much': Irish comedian praises NZ's polite crowd culture
'I’m not massive on audience interaction, and I don’t think Kiwis are big on it either.'
![Teenage dream? Two students working on courier company that delivers packages in one hour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Teenage dream? Two students working on courier company that delivers packages in one hour
Two talented Hawke's Bay teens think they can plug a big gap in the market.
![Hawke's Bay Regional Council says growers' call to pause water consents creates environmental risk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Hawke's Bay Regional Council says growers' call to pause water consents creates environmental risk
Growers warn of harm to the region if a pause on new water consents does not remain.
Rural News
![First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
![Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato
Police were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.
![New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
![Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks
Some see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.
![Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
!['Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
Lifestyle news
![Why this Le Quesnoy gem is a must-visit for Kiwis in France](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Why this Le Quesnoy gem is a must-visit for Kiwis in France
If you're heading to Paris for the Olympics, or post-Olympics, this should be on the list.
![Divorce is a dirty word - but it doesn’t have to be](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Divorce is a dirty word - but it doesn’t have to be
The most common reason for divorce is 'complacency'.
![Seal hunts eel in creek near Taradale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Seal hunts eel in creek near Taradale
A passerby captured the moment a roaming kekeno caught an eel in Taipo Stream near the Napier suburb of Taradale, about 5km from the ocean. Video / Supplied
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![Collecting Cars Coffee Runs announced for Auckland and Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Collecting Cars Coffee Runs announced for Auckland and Christchurch
The Collecting Cars Coffee Run is back, this time with an event in Christchurch as well.
![Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium HD review: we're not up to the tasking of testing this](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium HD review: we're not up to the tasking of testing this
We just couldn't find anything heavy enough to tow to do the Silverado HD justice.
![Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars
Toyota pushes the limits of AI-enhanced vehicle safety by... drifting!
OneRoof property news
![Buyer gave agent just five hours to seal $3m deal on star architect's house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Buyer gave agent just five hours to seal $3m deal on star architect's house
He got the home, but five years later he’s selling up after move to Australia.
![Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion
Award-winning home had an asking price of $4.95m.
![Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m
Auckland buyer fell in love with waterfront estate after overnight stay.
More local news
![The American yogi who is bring more than downward-dog to Hawke's Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The American yogi who is bring more than downward-dog to Hawke's Bay
American yoga teacher left her fast-paced life in LA to settle in Havelock North.
![Sandra Hazlehurst: On Hastings' Long-Term Plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Sandra Hazlehurst: On Hastings' Long-Term Plan
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst wants your input regarding the district's Long-Term Plan.
![100km walk for Havelock North 99 year old](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
100km walk for Havelock North 99 year old
Inspired by “Captain Tom” Hamilton Logan a Hawke's Bay farming identity is walking in total 100km in his 100th year to help give those who need it a second chance at life.
![Havelock North identity Dot Dyson was a mystery to many](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Havelock North identity Dot Dyson was a mystery to many
"A diminutive, bespectacled, elderly lady dressed in jodhpurs, felt hat and a long coat."
![Havelock North book launch raises $1300 for cyclone relief](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Havelock North book launch raises $1300 for cyclone relief
Two books by local authors were launched at St Columba's Church.
!['Thought the boat would turn around': The 18-year-old conscripted to occupy nuclear-bombed Japan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Thought the boat would turn around': The 18-year-old conscripted to occupy nuclear-bombed Japan
'Everything the bomb touched had died and there was hardly anything left standing.'
![Tom Husband WW2 Jay Force veteran](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tom Husband WW2 Jay Force veteran
Reporter Maddisyn Jeffares talks to WW2 Jay Force veteran Tom Husband about his time in Japan.
![Local youth learn about careers in the art gallery world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Local youth learn about careers in the art gallery world
Hastings City Art Gallery announces free, peer-led art programme for rangatahi.
![Father of two needs financial help in stage 4 bowel cancer battle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Father of two needs financial help in stage 4 bowel cancer battle
Central Hawke's Bay man needs more than $50,000 for additional life-saving medications.
!['Put down': Violent inmate stomps on duck after it landed in prison yard](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Put down': Violent inmate stomps on duck after it landed in prison yard
The prisoner was charged with attacking the bird, which had to be put down.
![‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixes
WIthout help it could take decades to restore the economy as well as years of rates hikes.
![Slain Mob boss had $230k in car when police busted meth-dealing ring](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Slain Mob boss had $230k in car when police busted meth-dealing ring
Daniel Eliu was shot dead outside a South Auckland church.
![Free kids arts and crafts coming to Hastings Art Gallery this school holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Free kids arts and crafts coming to Hastings Art Gallery this school holidays
Hands-on and creative fun for kids this school holidays at the Hastings Art Gallery.
![Kiley Reid's book Come and Get It will leave you wanting more](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kiley Reid's book Come and Get It will leave you wanting more
Coma and Get It follows a residential assistant and her goals and messy entanglements.
![Hawke’s Bay’s Easter weekend in pictures: From salty seafood to tapping toes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hawke’s Bay’s Easter weekend in pictures: From salty seafood to tapping toes
There was plenty to see and do this Easter in Hawke's Bay, despite spells of bad weather.