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DoC admits 'significant failings' in Cape Kidnappers track promotion

DoC has admitted it was a mistake promoting the Cape Kidnappers track as a hike.

Tickner to brew coffee when not tickling batsmen's ribs

If Black Caps do little things right they will prevail says CD fast bowler Blair Tickner.

'It's devastating': 18 dog attacks so far this year

Farmer says moonlit nights a problem for dog control and calls for stricter legislation.

'I've got a big smile on my face': Briar Hales shines at rugby tournament she can't win

The only girl in the team couldn't win, but she could make a statement. And she did.

MAC men, women pay tribute to Porky Mareikura

It'll take something clinical and concerted to topple Napier Old Boys' Marist from top.

'Real gentleman' killed in mobility scooter crash was delivering birthday present

Family remembers Mount Maunganui man as 'a right character' who could fix almost anything.

Digging studs in: Principals refuse to let Briar play rugby tournament

School will support a boycott of rugby tournament, if boys decide they want to protest.

'We are at a crisis': Farmers to band together on dog attacks

Farmers unite to guard their sheep as calls to police prove fruitless.

Tattooed Mongrel Mob member starts Givealittle fund

After being in prison twice, he chose to change life around and now needs Kiwis to help.

Local Focus: Parkvale School centenary a friendship celebration

Parkvale School Centenary Celebrations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Woman 'snapped' and stabbed partner through car seat

Profusely-bleeding man kept driving after the attack, then lost consciousness.

Local Focus: Hawke's Bay's best office is a stream

Hawke's Bay's unique weed boats are ugly but effective. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NZ's luckiest Lotto store wins First Division yet again

Two weeks, two First Division wins, 49 in total - Hastings has a store defying all odds.

'We have hit rock bottom': Hawke's Bay teachers take to the streets

Hawke's Bay teachers joined thousands from around the country in striking for better pay.

'Enough is enough': Hawke's Bay mayors unite to tackle rising gang population

"The activity across our communities is intimidating and we will not stand for it."

Hawke's Bay housing crisis: Number on waiting list drops

"We have started to solve the housing crisis in Hastings."

'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list

Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.

How does she get a start? No interviews, no emails, just rejection for teen job hunter

"She's bubbly, and a bloody hard worker and any cafe would be lucky to have her."