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144 new cases, another death; positive cases in Hawke's Bay and child in Canterbury
The child at the centre of the Canterbury case flew into Auckland from Doha.
Hawke's Bay DHB confirms positive community case
A new case of Covid-19 has been identified in Hawke's Bay.
Tauranga Hospital and cafes among new locations of interest
More locations of interest are expected to be released today.
Local Focus: Beware the 'frisky' cows of Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay Regional Council reviewing use of 1600ha of flood-control land.
Person tests positive for Covid-19 in Hawke's Bay
The positive case in Hawke's Bay had travelled from Auckland, DHB confirms.
Jaydus Hungahunga 'cheekie' but 'humble, respectful'
Jaydus Hungahunga will be remembered as a multi-talented leader.
Doctors needed: Half of Hawke's Bay's GP population set to retire this decade
"It's taking longer for people to be seen, and be registered."
Lawyer takes on climate challenge at Napier council
The goal: Innovative solutions for Napier's climate resilience.
'It's kind of like the Titanic': Restaurant on Napier coast hit by sinkhole in deck
"That's thousands of dollars a day we've lost because of that hole."
'We're doing what we can': Tararua wary after Covid cases reported
Some people visiting a location of interest haven't been wearing masks, store says.
T20 match at McLean Park: Auckland misses summer of cricket
Napier plays host to Aussie v Black Caps
MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain
Warnings and watches are in place around the country.
Nearly 250 Hawke's Bay DHB staff members remain un-vaccinated against Covid
Hawke's Bay DHB middle of the pack for staff vaccinations, with more than 200 without
One dead after truck and car collide in Whakatu, Hawke's Bay
Emergency services called to crash on Anderson Rd, which will be closed for some time.
'They would be devastated': Fears for Flaxmere and Maraenui drive big vaccine push
"Go to them, instead of expecting them to come to you."
Mako loosie home to battle home town semifinal favourites
McLean Park semifinal poised to be a thriller
Tickets tracking well for McLean Park's first big gig
McLean Park will host its first full-sized concert in April
Sacred swords: Behold Rissington's ye olde medieval society
Aotearoa's longest-standing medieval society scouting for new members.
Mayor says minister promised officials would visit Wairoa before Three Waters decision
Wairoa mayor Craig Little says a promise has been broken by Nanaia Mahuta.
Lenience by police at Auckland border ensures Hawke's Bay's fireworks arrive
It could've gone bang and bust at the Auckland border. But police showed festive lenience.
Heavy rain warnings for parts of the North Island
Severe weather warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.
Wairoa community aims to clean up town's image
Police, iwi and council to join forces to disrupt crime and restore the town's standing.
Covid breach charges after junior Navy sailor allegedly travelled to Hawke's Bay for funeral
Fully-vaccinated woman charged over trip from Auckland to attend family funeral.
Hawke's Bay tattoo artist says vaccine mandate could push industry underground
Tattooing from home is higher risk, but could be only option for the unvaccinated.
The Woodford girl who took on NZ's child abuse shame
Libby Robins watched a "nonsensical tragedy" and knew she had to intervene.
Taking the bark out of Barker Rd: Napier's beautiful nuisance trees had to go
All 27 trees have been removed, but the city council is planning to replant the street.
Laughter and wonder: Hawke's Bay man pays for 14 magic shows for schoolkids
When Covid postponed an Arts Festival show, up stepped Bruce Mactaggart.
Worth a trip? Giant glowing cacti set to take over central Hastings
From Thursday, six giant cacti will have sprouted in the square.
Kerrison for Christmas: Hawke's Bay's festive season plans in full swing
Opshop singer, Christmas parade and market still banking on bringing the festive fun.
Changes and reopenings as Hawke's Bay country pubs turn corner
The decline in Hawke's Bay country pubs appears to be over.
'Upset and disbelief': Bumps in the road for cashless businesses
"That's their way of living. Where do these people go?"