Peter Wells on finding friends in the isolation of illness
Peter Wells was diagnosed with prostate cancer in November last year.
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New group fights for Te Mata Peak track
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Wanderers wallop Wairarapa to claim points
New Solomon Island signing Gagame Feni scores hattrick of goals in Wanderers' first win.
Kiwi family struggles to pay for son's healthcare in Australia
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Watch: Kareem Johnson sworn in as Kiwi
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Police win despite losing sight of the ball during blind cricket game
Blind cricket is played throughout New Zealand and internationally.
Five rescued off Napier coast in rough seas
"There was a real potential for disaster," in choppy seas and in the dark.
Wairoa dominates regional kapa kaka competition
Thousands of people flooded the Wairoa township for the regional competition on Saturday.
Western Suburbs too quick for Blues
For the first time Napier City Rovers looked vulnerable at Bluewater Stadium, Park Island.
Rifles will not fall silent
Key to Anzac Day rifle-shot tribute is link to police, ex-solder says
Hawks look to return to winning culture of yesteryear
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Hui on Crown and Maori relationship at marae
Hui will be held at Omahu Marae on Sunday, 10am-2pm.
Graveyard shift workers in 30-year legal battle
Two businessmen say legal discovery is not always fair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man found dead near motorbike on HB farm
The man was found near a motorbike at 5am on a Hawke's Bay farm
Recidivist criminal and killer denied parole
Jordan Young has been in the criminal justice system since he was 16 years old.
Local Focus: Is legal discovery always fair?
Two businessmen say the legal discovery process is not always equal to both parties. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kidney transplant recipient returns for marathon
Matt Toole ran the Cigna 10km event with a kidney operating at just 10 per cent.
Lego expo raises $3000 for lifesaving club
More than 5000 people visit Brickshow Lego expo in new, bigger venue.
Silver lining to sawmill job losses
Gisborne redundancies good for some in strong market. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Learn from surf near-tragedy, mum urges
Mum wants other parents to learn from Blackhead Beach mistakes.
Concerns raised over aged-care wait times
Hawke's Bay elderly are waiting 9.7 months for aged-care places.
Plant centre closes suddenly
A Palmers Garden Centre has been on the Taradale Rd site for about 20 years.
Daughter takes stand in historical sex abuse trial
Daughter tells court she was molested so often she thought it was normal.
Fifth teenager arrested after Flaxmere homicide
Five teens have now been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Boaties left clinging to debris off Cape Kidnappers coast
Three people were rescued after sending distress signals for help.
Iwi leader helps out with Hawke's Bay's apple-picking crisis
Labour shortage now "extreme" as Tasman region declares orchard worker shortage.
Lines company faces legal action over wildfires
The fires sparked a state of emergency in February last year.
Raging cattle beast charges at cyclists: 'Boom! she flew up in the air'
"If he hadn't been there it could have been a lot worse for us."
Tensions boil over in tourism funding saga
Five more meetings will be held on the regional council's long term plan.
Female teacher struck off after sex with 16-year-old pupil
Teacher admitted sexual relationship after texts between her and 16-year-old boy exposed.