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Elderly woman punched at Posie Parker rally breaks silence over man’s arrest
The woman was allegedly assaulted during the controversial protest event.
Anzac Day: Hawke’s Bay districts ready to commemorate and connect
There is no shortage of commemoration services in Hawke's Bay this year.
Hawke’s Bay equestrian team wins national title
For the first time in 51 years, Hawke’s Bay has won the Perpetual Challenge Cup.
Get going, going, gone at the Dannevirke smallholders auction
People can bring in almost anything they want to, from farm equipment to the kitchen sink.
Secret venue for Tauranga Stop Co-Governance Tour meeting after 'impossible' security rules
The tour had previously secured two venues, but these are now no longer.
Ngāti Kahungunu hosts awesome Easter egg hunt
The end of the school term was celebrated with an Easter egg hunt.
Northland news in brief: Whananaki Snorkel day; film screening to celebrate playground
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.
Northland news in brief: Dangerous driving charge; and shed fire suspicious
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
UFC 287 Adesanya vs Pereira live: ‘Crazy’ thriller is ‘fight of the year’
A thrilling fight on the undercard has already been dubbed the fight of the year.
Music, laughter and love remembered ahead of '8 Scott Ave' opening night
Watching '8 Scott Ave: The Sequel' will be extra-special for a Rotorua man and his family.
'Family is so important': Greats, Grands and Whānau Day celebrated at Maunu School
"Families come in all shapes and sizes," said principal Claire Turton.
No school for 20 days: How to keep kids happy without breaking the bank
Top tips to get through the school holidays.
'We just love music': Jazz lovers soak up sun and sounds at Tauranga’s Historic Village
“As soon as someone gets up to dance, it is contagious.”
'The town is going to be jam-packed': What's on for Easter weekend in Rotorua
“Happily fully booked for the first international Easter weekend in a long time.”
What's going on in Whanganui for Easter?
The events vary from live music to river cruises to professional wrestling.
Northland news in brief: Movie star turns 104; Driver Reviver returns
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.
What will Sir Rod do in Napier for Easter?
Will it be shopping, the miniature railway, or the football?
Flood-affected woman receives two tickets to Rod Stewart’s Napier concert
The young family was stranded on the roof of their Puketapu home for six hours.
Fishing contest ready to ride waves
The competition launches from the Castlecliff slipway on Saturday and Sunday.
Gumboot Friday gets $14K from Whangārei golf fundraiser
Northland golf tournament raises $12,000 for mental health charity Gumboot Friday.
Generous family giving away six tickets to Rod Stewart’s Napier concert
A generous Auckland family wants to gift the tickets to people hit hard by the cyclone.
'Joy our region needs': Free show takes audience on heart-warming adventure
The show follows a worm on its adventure to rescue its mother.
‘Biggest Te Āhuareka ever’: Ngāti Hine Festival draws record crowd after four-year absence
Popular event a three-day showcase of kapa haka, music, reo, kai, debate and learning.
We’re open for business: Hawke’s Bay Tourism boss’ message for Easter visitors
More than 85 per cent of visitor businesses in Hawke's Bay open and operating as usual.
Polyfest is back with kapa haka competition
The "mini-Matatini" kicks off today in South Auckland.
Whanganui City College lead success at waka ama champs
Two Whanganui schools claim victories at waka ama national championships.
Northland news in brief: Winning Lotto ticket sold; fog cannon thwarts break-in
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.
Tattoo flash sale draws big crowd to Napier, raises $20k for cyclone recovery
A line snaked down to the street in the hours leading up to the event.
'Something that’s beyond music': Tauranga's Jazz Festival celebrates 60 years
The 10-day jazz festival is believed to be the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere.
'Animals in desperate need': Auckland SPCA hosting adoption day this weekend
Auckland SPCA centres are hosting their first adoption day in three years.
‘Bucket list opportunity’: DJ Forbes prepares for new physical extreme
DJ Forbes is no stranger to enduring physical extremes.