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‘It never defined me’: Para paddler aiming for world podium in Singapore
'Leon has just overcome adversity after adversity. He has never given up.'
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Unison warns Napier council: Your plan could lead to higher power and phone bills
Council plan to change how it charges for roading is 'unsupported by evidence', firm says.
Hastings cop first Super 8 rugby loss to New Plymouth in six years
Hastings Boys' High School led seven minutes before halftime, but were beaten 40-24.
‘Killing our local economy’: $190m annual GDP disruption attributed to gorge highway closure
Trust Tairāwhiti report finds unreliable access a 'major economic resilience risk'.
Editorial: Why small things matter for this chef on World Environment Day
OPINION: The compelling gesture whet the appetite on many fronts.
'You crossed a sacred line': Man jailed for raping his nana
'Your grandma deserved to feel safe in her own home,' the judge said at sentencing.
What it's really like on a mother-son trip abroad
The first step to a perfect trip is choosing the right location.
One arrested: School lockdown lifted after nearby firearms incident
One person taken into custody following school scare.
'Blown away': Fears for city businesses as Hastings commercial and industrial property rates surge
Bill Livingstone worries struggling businesses will either abandon the city or collapse.
Public feedback sought on new Flaxmere racecourse proposals
Plans for a new racecourse in Hawke's Bay were unveiled eight months ago.
Ombudsman finds homes were fairly valued during Cyclone Gabrielle buyouts
The independence of Hastings council's land valuations was questioned by some home owners.
Exclusive: Stuart Nash confirms switch to NZ First, accepts some women won't forgive him
Nash has opened up on his controversial comments for the first time.
Inside the sheds: How a year of secret filming exposed animal abuse in NZ's wool trade
Peta’s investigator filmed 34 farms over 11 months, creating 230 video files.
What Hawke's Bay's award-winning airport fire station is capable of
The eco-focused station harvests rainwater from its roof that can be used to fight fires.
Miles, dogs, farmers - the road to the national sheep dog trials
Title hope Brian Dickison and five dogs have a 13-hour road trip, and 3-4 hours by ferry.
Napier resident's tap water runs brown days after city makes final for NZ’s ‘best water’
The judge's praise for Napier's water left a bad taste in the mouth of Hamish McLagan.
Ocean Spa sauna closed after fumes cause health risk for customers
Oil was applied to the sauna walls, but it was not suitable for the heated conditions.
'Peace of mind': The $9m stopbank designed to prevent a repeat of Cyclone Gabrielle flooding
Finally, the tiny community of Waiohiki can breathe lighter when heavier rain falls.
Century-old newspaper imprint found at Napier work site
'Over time, the oil-based ink transferred onto the concrete surface.'
From war zones to Wattie's: The remarkable life of nurse leader Sylvia Frame
In 2012, she was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
'Every extra hour helps': Upgrades for hundreds of cell towers to protect 111 calls in natural disasters
Hundreds of towers set to get better backup batteries, delaying blackouts after disasters.
On The Up: Lights out, appliances off – the restaurant deliberately turning off its power
'My mother and my father fed seven kids day in, day out, cooking on a fire.'
'It sits a little uncomfortably': How a cop became the first in NZ to hold two royal bravery awards
'We were doing what any of our colleagues would have done.'
Trainer gets unexpected bonus race because Lupo doesn't like being lazy
The big galloper is in career-best form after returning from Hong Kong.
'Super-mum': Parakeets Trixie and Nacho raise 55 chicks for species' survival
Nacho and Trixie have raised 55 chicks, including 33 this breeding season.
Person seriously injured after Napier assault, suspect flees scene
Police were called to an assault in Neal Cres before finding the victim in Wallis Place.
Forest & Bird challenges Hawke’s Bay councils in court over controversial dam consent extensions
The dam would flood at least 22ha of conservation land in Hawke's Bay's Makaroro Gorge.
'Doom and gloom for Tararua': Residents react to amalgamation options
Scott Gilmore spoke to a crowd of about 200 people, explaining the amalgamation options.
Magpies halfback off to Wales, up-and-comer gets first Canes chance
Tom Allen could make his Super debut on Saturday, as Ere Enari announces his departure.
Pedestrian seriously injured after Havelock North crash
Emergency services were called to Havelock Rd just before 8am.