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A good boogie man: Cop rescues struggling teen at remote beach
Constable Nyge Walker swam through a rip to rescue a teen at Pourerere Beach.
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'I was thinking about him': Hawke's Bay grappler battles through grief of losing coach to win gold
Jaye Rio won his first international medal with a move taught to him by his late coach.
'Don’t see us stopping': Farmers with young kids caravan across the countryside
'We have had to turn down more work than we have been able to accept.'
Homemade shank, drugs, knuckle dusters: The 3764 items people tried to sneak into court
Hawke’s Bay court security teams search more than 130,000 people a year - and find a lot.
Mick On Monday: Trainers praying for drying track for next leg of Triple Crown
The next Group 1 of the season has a lot of questions hanging over it.
Justin Case fights off late charge to win Hastings feature
The gelding hit the front at the 200m during Sam Collett’s inch-perfect ride.
Pothole peril: Locals fear dangerous road conditions
Work on Tiniroto Rd has not eased residents' concerns about road conditions and safety.
Heavy tracks leaves trainers struggling for suitable spring start points
Heavy tracks are playing havoc with horse trainer's spring planning.
'Difficult decision': Prestigious winery to close after nearly 30 years
Sileni is pulling its operations out of Hawke's Bay and closing its famed winery.
After learning to walk, 9-year-old with cerebral palsy tackles 5000-stair fundraiser
'His determination for self-improvement is a great motivation for others.'
Justin Case ready for whatever challenge Hastings track provides
Track conditions could play a huge role in the major races at Hastings on Saturday.
Superette owner on brink of bankruptcy after nine months of roadworks
'I have had to sell our two family cars to pay arrears on my mortgage.'
Why woman who killed 11-year-old Emma-Jane Kupa was denied parole
'This was very serious offending resulting in the tragic loss of a young life'.
Occupants escape safely after car fire on Hawke's Bay highway
State Highway 2 near the Ngaruroro River Bridge has since reopened.
Riding for Treaty principles: 'We will take our horses to the steps of Parliament'
The riders will present Ngāti Kahungunu’s petition to politicians in Wellington.
Injured mother and three children rescued from Hawke's Bay forest
Injured mother and three children airlifted after overnight stay in Kaweka Forest Park.
Another $230m retirement village for Havelock North
Is Havelock North's 'fantastic lifestyle' turning it into the Bay's retiree capital?
‘We grieved her before she passed’: Alzheimer’s inspires theatre show
Artist watched grandmother grieve husband's death, then forget it, 15 times at funeral.
'Deeply upsetting': Samson Corp boss on trouble with builder
Samson replaces Vivian Construction as problems hit its Herne Bay project.
Five 2027 travel deals spanning Tuscany, Alice Springs and Southeast Asia
Cruise Southeast Asia, tour Tuscany or explore the Canadian Rockies.
'Can’t believe that happened': Grieving widow's question for Seymour at campaign event
David Seymour said Act had spent a lot of time trying to change sentencing laws.
Fleeing suspect found hiding among hundreds of fruit bins
A fleeing vehicle was spiked on the edge of Hastings, and three people tried to run.
'Not as easy as it once was': The Kiwi woman who's spent 32 years helping women flee violence
Keeping Kiwi women and children safe has been Julie Hart's life’s purpose.
'He was always happy': School’s touching tribute to boy who died of cancer
Tyler's 7-year-old sister Sadie was part of the tribute to her brother.
Take the stress out of holiday packing with a personal hotel stylist
Sofitel Auckland has partnered with fashion and interior stylist Lulu Wilcox.
'Damaging to public interest': Council wants complaints against its councillors kept private
A local government expert says there's no reason to hide complaints from the public.
Wild spring weather: Strong winds cause havoc, planes make wobbly landings
With one storm sweeping through today, another is lining up to bookend the weekend.
Aero club warns planes could spook horses if $77m racecourse built nearby
The aero club fears the development sets up conflict between horse and plane.
Waikaremoana settlement includes Crown apology, $24m redress, 12,000ha returned, new name for Tuai
Six place names will be officially changed to recognise iwi associations with the areas.
80km/h gusts could disrupt Auckland Harbour Bridge travel on Friday
Warnings are also in place for parts of the North Island and the South Island.