Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.
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Central Hawke’s Bay residents now free to drink water from taps again
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Hawke’s Bay father and son drowning victims farewelled
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'Burnt to the ground': Hawke's Bay Four Square gutted in early morning fire
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Multi-million dollar plan to remove gravel from flood-prone Hawke's Bay rivers
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Local Focus: Wairarapa electorate explained
Anything can happen in Wairarapa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Wairarapa electorate explained
Anything can happen in the Wairarapa electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Waipawa locked down after report of gunshot near CBD
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Waipawa intersection scene of another CHB smash
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Drought heroes: Teens rescue eels, fill their swimming pool
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Drop in the bucket: Drought discussions step up in Hawke's Bay
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Central Hawke's Bay towns urged to save water after mishap
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Hawke's Bay's retail spending soars, outstripping NZ average
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