Cell phones in the cells still a threat after police bust drug ring
In Hawke's Bay Regional Prison, 78 cell phones were confiscated over three years.
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'Steampunk' gun haul: Police seize cache of unusual weapons
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Māori Party candidate who stepped aside for Meka Whaitiri to enter new race
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Hastings owner’s dominant horse a worthy tribute to his late father
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Best Burgers Best Toastie bid
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HB’s post-cyclone land categories released
Cyclone-affected properties in Porangahau and Waipawa have received category 2 ratings.
The broken heart of Rissington: What the release of Hawke’s Bay’s latest maps means
3000 homeowners opened an email to discover their future. It was always going to be tough.
MPI officers spent $10k trying to save farmer’s starving calves, but 35 still died
The man was feeding the animals eggs and water.
Hastings student receives $25k grant to help pursue Ivy League dream
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Diane's love of nature transforms into creative art
A regional exhibition is including talent from Tararua District.
Don Kennedy: Alsonso says no chance of beating Verstappen
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Naming of kiwi provides link to the past
There were tears all round at the naming ceremony for Porana.
Trevor's triumph as he climbs steep hill to celebrate 104th birthday
In the cold dark, a man with two walking sticks pauses for a breather, then keeps going.
Hawke’s Bay councillors back staff as confusion over recovery bills continues
Perfect paperwork 'absurd' when staff are standing in rising rivers, they argue.
$1b bill for Govt and councils to buy out cyclone-hit homes
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When you want to stop you can't
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'Confiscated': Hawke’s Bay flood victims fear they'll be forced off their land
'All it does is throw up more questions - it feels like we're having land confiscated.'
Serious injuries after car hits pedestrian in Taradale
A pedestrian reportedly hit by a vehicle near Taradale has been seriously injured.
Local Focus: Meet the 90+ master swimmers
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Dannevirke dam repairs would cause significant disruption to water supply
Dannevirke's dam issues complex: "We can't just whip in and fix this thing."
Family ties: Dad and son jailed back-to-back for different offending
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Workshops teach families about keeping safe online
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'A full circle moment': Sir Ashley Bloomfield recalls father's MBE during investiture ceremony
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