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Tairāwhiti residents are urged to educate youth on voting for Māori wards.
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Ōpōtiki slip raises truck transport issues again
SH2 north at Ōpōtiki could be closed for a few days yet - heavy vehicles disrupted.
Extensive highway works continue at Otoko Hill
Nine recovery projects planned to make the Otoko Hill section of highway more resilient
Medals for Gizzy clubs at rescue champs
Midway clubbie Celia Willoughby notched two NZ age group records.
Generous farmers and buyers unite for annual Daffodil Day Sheep Drive
Farmers donate stock and buyers often pay above market value to support cancer fundraising
Digger operator deaths: Forestry industry issued with fatality alert
Two digger operators died at work within 10 days in July.
Former Hawke's Bay Magpies to boost trophy challengers
Hawke's Bay's Māori rugby representatives are on a shield mission.
YMP lead charge into Premier Grade semis
Semifinals: YMP (1) v Whāngārā Old Girls; Waikohu Prems v Horouta Koura.
Krissy Mackintosh continues mental health work with Gotcu after Hear4U closure
Mackintosh's journey: from Hear4U closure to Woman of the Year finalist.
MPs impressed by Tairāwhiti's cutting-edge tech and local innovations
Govt aim to boost economy, inspire young Kiwis, and support regional innovation.
'Is nothing sacred anymore': Dismay at funeral services arson attack
'We were so lucky the FENZ crews were able to get there so quickly to stop it.'
Late goal sinks Thistle after comeback
Jags youngsters 'all stood up': Thistle coach Tam Cramer
Opinion: Govt moves to lift maths achievement, fix water investment, make roads safer
Opinion: MP writes about the Govt's recent announcements on maths, water and safer roads.
Drone surveys reveal ongoing landslide risks at Te Kuri o Pāoa
'Significant ongoing risks' at sites along cliff face.
Government targets drink-drivers with 3.3 million breath tests a year
Kirkpatrick supports crackdown to make roads safer, citing personal loss to drink-driving
Hawke's Bay schools bow out of national First XVs rugby early
Both the Napier and Hastings boys' high schools were beaten in regional quarter-finals.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Autopsy completed on 5-year-old found dead in pond
Authorities have completed their examination as family plan tangi.
DoC urges caution while whitebaiting
'This year we’re encouraging whitebaiters to think about safety.'
Daffodil Day: Volunteers wanted for picking, bunching flowers
Enjoyable daffodil picking days at Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
Matanuku Mahuika steps down as Eastland Group chairman after five-year tenure
Mahuika ends five-year tenure as chairman of Eastland Group.
Plaque unveiled to honour Cancer Society daffodil-growing trio
'I just chuck them in the ground [but] it’s a lot of hard work.'
Review: Nostalgic sisterhood shines in Evolution Theatre’s Little Women
OPINION: You feel as if you have pulled up a chair in a well-loved family lounge.
New mural at Gisborne Skate Park promotes youth support helpline
'It is more than just paint on a wall. It is a beacon of support and a symbol of love.'
Gisborne left out of America's Cup tour
City misses out due to late application, with the closest tour stop Napier on September 4.
On the road again the theme for Gisborne gymnasts
Competitions in Hastings, Kāpiti and Tauranga.
Rain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekend
MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.
RSE changes support the horticulture industry: HortNZ
HortNZ believes Government changes to the RSE scheme benefit the industry.
Innovative digital platform funds native planting and pest control on East Coast
The East Coast Exchange has hit a funding milestone for nature work.
NZ Mountain Film Festival brings adventure to Gisborne's Dome Cinema
Award-winning film Inshallah to feature at NZ Mountain Film Festival at Gisborne's Dome.
World his oyster: Gisborne's Blair off to US on scholarship
Gisborne swimmer and surf lifeguard Angus Blair gets four-year US scholarship.
Down to the business end in Poverty Bay men's hockey
Gisborne Boys' High v LPSC Traktion; YMP A v Waituhi.
Winning warm-ups for Whāngārā, Waikohu as playoffs loom
Solid win to Whangārā after first-quarter setback.
Warning issued over scam website purportedly livestreaming waka ama champs
Fans are advised to go through individual clubs' Facebook pages to follow the events.