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Students 'fraudulently' using Havelock North Intermediate logo to bully others online
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Two carriers at Hawke’s Bay Airport granted customs capabilities for private aircraft
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Shearing: Back chasing the records in southern Hawke’s Bay
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Cause of pollution that made dogs sick at Haumoana Beach in Hawke’s Bay discovered
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Upper Mohaka Rodeo in 40th year, brought forward to Saturday
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The Mob captain, the gambler and the prison ring controlled by a phone hidden in a toilet
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'Worth the wait': Jacinda Ardern sums up wedding day joy to her 1.7m followers
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Power restored after cut hit Napier CBD as thousands of cruise passengers arrived
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Mural brightening up Hastings to Havelock North commute is award-winner
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