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Just over 40 jobs to go at EIT in restructure

Cuts necessary as Eastern Institute of Technology returns to independence, it says.

Man who took up golf for first time as retiree hits two holes-in one in two months

Doug, 70, started playing golf five years ago after an injury ended his squash career.

'150 clicks by the end of the straight': School speed limit changes in spotlight in Tararua

Sharon Cameron says she's welcoming consultation on proposed speed limit changes.

Icy day doesn't stop McFlurry of strikes in Hawke's Bay

Teachers and McDonald's workers walked off the job, calling for better pay and conditions.

'Ripple effect': Havelock North Hockey Club's commitment off turf as impressive as on

The top club emphasises community service, with awards for contributions beyond hockey.

Backers of Napier rock pool plan excited, say feasibility study shows it's possible

'If we don’t have this, in eight to 10 years’ time we won’t have a beach.'

'Justice has been served but there are no winners': Aunt tells men who fatally beat cyclist

Javon Aranui had 16 separate head injuries and a brain bleed after the 'bloody beating'.

Car thief undone by his ‘horrendous driving’, crashing into ‘numerous’ other vehicles

Police say they tracked him using all of the 111 calls as he drove through Hawke's Bay.

'Buried alive': Eels likely died due to council contractors not following code of practice

'We are in the process of developing a standard operating procedure.'

'Cruel irony': Prison gets air conditioning while hospital down the road waits

'The injustice is glaring,' says a Taradale resident.

She went to 1000 funerals by the age of 18 – now it's inspired a solo stage show

As a child, Kristyl Neho assumed everyone grew up around death.

Double-decker dining: Restaurateurs trying to release Napier's hospitality handbrake

A double-decker bus has been transformed into a dining room, with surrounding food trucks.

'Absolute ball': Kiwi optometrist walks length of the UK to support charities

His 1700km walk raised $20,000 for Eye Care for Africa and almost $2000 for Glaucoma NZ.

'Like a truck': Why Hawke’s Bay's geology made a 4.9 quake hit so hard

The region's sediment can amplify certain kinds of seismic waves, a scientist says.

Hawke’s Bay wool queen sells business to retire after almost 50 years

'I really believe that the young ones are going to come in and just be more innovative.'

From Hastings to the world stage: Teen chess champ heads to Colombia

He learned chess from his mum at age 4 and is now the NZ under-16 champion.