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Man trapped in farm machinery, airlifted to hospital with serious injuries
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Firefighters tackle Napier house blaze
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January snow as cold creeps into Hawke's Bay, but there's plenty of time for summer yet.
Community invited to join archaeological dig in Doubtless Bay
Excavation at Butler Point to explore Māori and European historical interactions.
Te Ara Tipuna Trail could be East Coast’s own El Camino
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‘Full reverse’: Air NZ flight aborts take-off after bird strike
Passenger describes abrupt halt after incident on flight from Christchurch to Brisbane.
Feilding park robbery: Man shot during $2000 marketplace shoe sale gone wrong
The men travelled to a park to meet a seller before everything turned violent.
‘Terrifying’: Street terrorised by roaming dogs
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Health NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes
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Serious injuries: Vehicle crashes into building at holiday hotspot
Two helicopters were sent to the scene.
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Ngai Tahu, Ngati Kahungunu join mourning for Māori Party co-leader.
'People were vomiting': Passengers make it across Cook Strait on 'very rough' sailing
High winds and swells have battered Cook Strait over the weekend.
Cycling accidents a summer concern for ACC in Hawke’s Bay
Classic sun-soaked activities creating higher costs for ACC in the Bay.
Ferry chaos: Interislander cancels sailings, warns of disruption for 'next few days'
Ferry passengers face further disruptions today.
Decisions over Kinleith Mill and Dame Tariana Turia’s tangihanga concludes | NZ Herald News Update
Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill closure is to be decided by the end of the month and politicians and family gather for the final day of Dame Tariana Turia’s tangihanga. Video / NZ Herald
Counties Manukau Police are investigating the death of a young child overnight
A man arrived at the Manukau Police Station about 1am on Monday 6 January, where he spoke to police staff, leading to the discovery of a deceased child in the vehicle.
Man charged with murder after child’s body driven to police station
The man is due in court today.
Opinion: Farm emissions should not be targeted while concrete gets a pass
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Hawkewood: Can Hawke’s Bay become New Zealand’s new film hub?
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The Front Nine with Dan Hooker
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Morning quiz: Which national park is home to Franz Josef and Fox glaciers?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
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