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Whiff of cannabis during traffic stop leads to drugs convictions for young mum
The 22-year-old mother of three came to court prepared to go to prison.
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Watch: No arrest after hooded man storms field, punches schoolboy rugby player
'It’s pretty disgusting that someone would do that.'
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Police have not made any arrests despite 50 people attending the party.
Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
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Hawke’s Bay’s new rescue chopper: Hangar upgrades, equipment could cost over $1m
Hawke’s Bay’s brand new rescue helicopter is set for arrival in September 2026.
On the Up: An ode to the crews keeping the lights on through our worst weather
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Why Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026
Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.
2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay
'It’s looking like it’s going to become an industry that is not sustainable.'
Hastings Boys' High score 35 unanswered points to come back to beat arch-rivals
Napier Boys' High School were up 17-0 after 15 minutes.
'An eerie feeling': The jetboater honoured for his daring rescues in Hawke's Bay floods
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Hawke's Bay architecture shines at Te Kāhui Whaihanga awards
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A leaking 'taonga': $15k grant to help save school pool
Children have been learning to swim in the Clive School pool for more than 76 years.
'In disbelief': Latest Lotto millionaire bought his ticket minutes before the draw
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Wellingtonians back online after 90% of network goes dark
A rough estimate from the Chrous site is that 8500 customers were affected.
‘Both sides will be hurting’: The build-up to Hawke’s Bay’s biggest school rugby game
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DoC decides not to reopen popular campsite damaged by cyclone
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Man charged with drugged driving over crash that killed four
The 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.
Dead teen's father's plea for truth; claims threats hinder justice
Social media campaign launched in bid to find justice for slain 15yo Kaea Karauria.
Top drop: Hawke's Bay Merlot crowned best in world at global awards
NZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.
Rising concerns: Heavy rain and wind cause road closure, river surge
Hawke's Bay Regional Council warned of a water surge in the Ngaruroro River.
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Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
$1m winner as First Division struck for second time in a week in Hawke's Bay
Players in both Napier and Hastings have won Lotto First Division over the past week.
On The Up: Inside the provincial football team beating big city clubs
Football success has come without dollars and big egos at Napier City Rovers.
From Maraenui to Te Papa – the community banners that caught the national museum's eye
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'Really cold temperatures': Wet, windy start to winter for Hawke’s Bay
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'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut
'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'
On The Up: 'A hard thing to pull off' – the argument that made three teens national champs
Hawke's Bay won the secondary school debating champs for the first time in 37 years.
Waipawa chef with global experience chooses Elephant Hill for his next menu
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