Truck on fire explodes on Napier street
Witnesses say they think a tyre blew during the fire, with an explosion that sent a plume of flame and smoke out. Video / Margie McAleese
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Residents angry over the toll proposal on the highway fear it will kill businesses.
Man assaulting woman pointed gun at bystanders, police say
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MP Nicola Grigg on addressing inequities in the rural sector
Nicola Grigg spoke to women about their value in the rural sector.
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Tararua Health Group urging review of funding for blood services
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Opinion: What’s the difference between investment products and financial advice?
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Opinion: ‘Shaky start’ for Hastings to Napier railway line
Opinion: Only three short-line public railway lines in operation in North Island .
'Footsteps of our tipuna': New race custodians aim to uphold IronMāori's legacy of inclusion and support
Chairperson Mike Paku said the event had gone from 'strength to strength'.
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Echunga sinks - Kiwis’ 1800s visual memory shaped by paintings: Toni MacKinnon
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Opinion: High-priced colt shows potential with Awapuni win
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Dannevirke SH2 northbound closure: detour in place for asphalt resurfacing
Asphalt resurfacing for section of SH2 in Dannevirke.
Golfing results for Central Hawke's Bay
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Hastings’ Grace Fulford wins 2024 NZ Young Grower of the Year
'Having my entire family there to celebrate the win with me made it even more special.'
Resilience, innovation, and excellence: Pan Pac Hawke’s Bay Business Award finalists announced
Over 200 Hawke's Bay businesses nominated by the public for region's celebration.
Can you offer a healthy hound a happy home?
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All Souls Day services for remembering loved ones
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Danielle Harper: AI is less of a help and more of a harm to the brain
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Year-long wait for trial in Ariki Rigby murder case
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Man who owns 45 homes on why he isn't lowering rents as interest rates drop
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Are you in the blue evacuation zone? New Hawke's Bay tsunami map revealed
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Armed robbery at Napier service station, cash taken, staff threatened
Police say the robber had a grey sweatshirt or t-shirt tied around his face or head.