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Injured Flaxmere 4-year-old: Uncles blame bouncy castle fall
Four year-old boy's uncles say his previous injuries were caused by a bouncy castle fall.
Workplace death: 'I lost my best friend, the love of my life'
Les Laing, 28, died after being struck by heavy machinery at work.
He's still standing! Elton John's Auckland concerts to go ahead
The distraught performer was forced to call off his Sunday concert midway through
Local Focus: How to have a blast in Hastings
Bigger and brighter art comes to Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: How to have a blast in Hastings
Bigger and brighter art comes to Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Saturday night's all right for fighting: Elton fans scramble to nab best seats
Elton fans on a Mission to get the best seats for concert.
The day the 'milk truck' hit: Two old friends watched Hawke's Bay break apart, then heal
As children, both were left stunned by the damage wreaked. "It was going to take years".
NZ's luckiest Lotto store: Stortford Lodge a mecca for fortune seekers
"People buying tickets would even come touch me for good luck."
What emission?! Superfans sail from Auckland to Napier for Elton John concert
Elton John superfans opt to help balance the superstar's carbon emissions to the Mission.
Napier artist creates 'love seat' in central city for Valentine's Day
Don't get too cosy Napier - it's still the main street.
Water shortage at critical stage in Dannevirke
Tararua District Council has issued an urgent plea for residents to cut their water use.
Hastings to get $70m private hospital, right next to public hospital
"World-class" elective surgery facility will be able to perform 5000 operations a year.
Hastings mayor calls on Govt to assist Cape Kidnappers businesses
Other businesses affected by natural disasters have been paid out, mayor says.
Another scorcher: Napier hits 34.2C as heat cranks up again
The relentless Hawke's Bay summer sun is going nowhere fast.
Patient in Hawke's Bay Hospital ward 'oven' with no air con
DHB receives heat-related complaints, but doesn't condone personal fans being brought in.
What free school lunches means for school trialling the initiative
"They used to pick out every colourful bit of vegetable from the food, now they love it."
Flying high: Aircraft-mad Hawke's Bay students build microlight
After two years and lots of enthusiasm, the winged result has taken to the skies.
'What's that racket, man?' Kiwi band's stage time cut short after waking Elton John
Sir Elton, 72, is famous for his pre-gig ritual of arriving at a venue and taking a nap.
Elton John in pictures: Mission Concert
Elton John rocked a packed house at the Mission.
12 year-old raises gang concerns while Nash defends police
Stuart Nash defends police actions around of a mob procession that concerned 12 year old
Local Focus: Waitangi Day a unified success
Iwi-hosted Hawke's Bay Waitangi Day celebrations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waitangi Day celebrations a unified success
Iwi-hosted Hawke's Bay Waitangi Day celebrations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
24 hours and no sleep: Hawke's Bay fire crews stretched with three fires still active in the region
Mayor calls those stopping tinder-box dry region from being engulfed "blimmin' legends".
Digger stolen from Napier's Western Hills cemetery
"We are missing it, and we would very much like it back."
Safety concerns as oppressive heat taking toll at Hawke's Bay Hospital
Doctors, nurses and patients struggling to cope at Hawke's Bay Hospital.
Watch: Into the inferno - woman's terrifying drive through wall of flames
Cause of fire unconfirmed, but "may have been someone mowing a paddock", firefighters say.
Against the fence: Bluff Hill B&B owner questions timing of lookout renovations
"Closed for summer. The best view in town. I don't understand it."
Felled by a 'king hit': Injured man unsure of return to rugby
"If it robs me from playing rugby, then I would be pretty angry."
'An innocent life will be lost': Gang violence sparks fear and calls for action
And a gang expert says the rise in gang violence is no surprise.
Simon Bridges begins fight for 'quiet' New Zealanders
Bridges admired hippos, and talked about not wanting to talk about Winston Peters.
Hawke's Bay police stop carrying arms as gang tensions settle
Napier mayor is prepared to reach out to gang leaders and try to resolve the issue.
Campaign training for new National candidates
National MPs, new candidates have descended upon Havelock North to discuss the election.