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'The language is in a much stronger position': Jeremy Tātere Macleod wants new direction for Māori language revitalisation
After 13 years, the director of Te Reo, Tikanga and Mātauranga is moving on.

Couple's garden care extends beyond their own home
Pirimai couple have been spreading plants throughout public spaces for the past 11 years.

Dannevirke's Aotea club in the new millennium
Whakapapa and history are at the heart of club's resurgent fortunes.

Earthquake hits lower North Island; hundreds report feeling it
The quake caused moderate shaking.

Tararua farmers learn about water quality targets
Farmers need to get active and push back if they think targets are unrealistic.

Mason's aiming high toward aerospace career
Mason Carter has pushed himself academically and it has paid off.

The future opportunities are endless as we build on successes of the past
The Herald of the future: At its heart, it's about trusted, quality journalism.

Jarrod Gilbert: How banning patches could unintentionally help gangs commit crime
OPINION: National's plan to tackle gangs is remarkably simple. But there are fishhooks.

Emergency services busy: Fire in woolshed near Napier, Coastguard, rescue chopper in action
A fire was reported just after 2.30pm.

Long-serving Anglican priest Father Bill departs the parish, but he's still in service
The parish of the century-old Crownthorpe farewells a unique Father Bill,.

Cricket: Hawke’s Bay cricket’s big revenge in Rangiora
The Hawke's Bay men's cricket team needed to do something. It did.

A and P Show: Tie-breaker needed in rare shearing dead-heat
How it was sorted out when two shearers got the same points at CHB show.

In pictures: Robbie’s the angel of the Mission stage
“100/10. Great singing, great banter and a world-class entertainer.”

Review: Happy family show will sweep you away to a magical land
It's a fast-moving, tightly directed pantomime.

Putting Robbie Williams at the Mission was a match made in the mirror
REVIEW: 25,000 roared, many for eight hours, as a concert phenomenon continues.

Cricket: A Schaw thing goin’ on in Hawke Cup challenge
Hawke's Bay's batting first and is 226-6 at the end of the first day.

Sue’s secret is out
A lot of Sue's plants do flower but they have to deliver more than that

Canny View: NZ might not be in a recession but we are not out of the woods yet
Markets reflect collective expectations about the future - data only draws on the past.

What to expect from the fruit bowl of NZ after Gabrielle
Impact of cyclone on stone fruit and summer berries will be felt for years to come.

Inclusive Taekwon-Do helps Aidan McCance find his purpose
From Hastings to the US: A soon-to-be 4th-degree black belt is thriving.

'High energy and good vibes': 10 Questions with Shapeshifter
"Spread the love and the good vibes will always make for a good time."

'Simply a favour': Drug dealer gets extra time for arranging meth delivery to jail
His lawyer says it was for another prisoner and the deal was not for profit.

Flemington Mud Run celebrating 10th anniversary
"We are celebrating our 10th anniversary with some impressive prizes to be won."

PGG Wrightson CHB Food Bank Appeal still going strong
Collection night is supported by Volunteer Fire Brigades, Ambulance and Police.

Fair fares: Taxi tips for a happy exit from the Mission Concert
A concert 12 months ago was blighted by out-of-town taxi price-gouging.

Awards celebrate young success in Central Hawke’s Bay's workforce
Graduates prove themselves as 'shining examples of what can be achieved'.

'Inability to safely evacuate': More HB properties added to Category 3 list
Category 3 properties are areas no longer safe for people to live in.

Hastings wins Recreation Aotearoa awards thanks to Flaxmere facilities
Flaxmere Park and the skate plaza pick up more Recreation Aotearoa awards.

New Kiwiana-themed decals a big hit at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Your Decal Shop works with Hawke's Bay Hospital to brighten up the children's ward.