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![Irene van Dyk hoping to lead a Hawke's Bay renaissance at NZ's national champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Irene van Dyk hoping to lead a Hawke's Bay renaissance at NZ's national champs
'My idea is to create a culture. I think we can upset a few teams.'
![Emma Twigg still has an oar in the water - this time winning bronze for Hawke's Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Emma Twigg still has an oar in the water - this time winning bronze for Hawke's Bay
Emma Twigg's rowing career isn't over yet as she adds another medal to collection.
!['Looked good on paper': Apartment buyer wants $50k deposit back after development company liquidation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
'Looked good on paper': Apartment buyer wants $50k deposit back after development company liquidation
A court has ordered a Napier company into liquidation and one apartment owner wants out.
![When your car becomes your coffin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
When your car becomes your coffin
The farmer was found dead in the vehicle he’d complained had trapped him inside.
![The $225,000 job that's sat empty for nine months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
The $225,000 job that's sat empty for nine months
Are you thinking of a change in career?
![Opinion: Crocetti heads stellar line-up for the Tarzino Trophy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Opinion: Crocetti heads stellar line-up for the Tarzino Trophy
The feature race on first day attracts the cream of the weight-for-age gallopers.
Rural News
!['Kiwis helping other kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Kiwis helping other kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community
'It still puts a lump in your throat thinking about it.'
![Sara's side hustle is blooming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sara's side hustle is blooming
Sara Patetrson creates unique, handmade greeting cards using locally grown flowers.
![Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive
About 370 sheep were donated by farmers from throughout the region.
![Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers
The humble honey bee is critical for the survival of the planet.
![Opinion: Vintage Machinery Museum started by train enthusiasts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Opinion: Vintage Machinery Museum started by train enthusiasts
Opinion: There's so much to see at the Fiordland Vintage Machinery Museum.
![Orange juice shortage hitting nationwide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Orange juice shortage hitting nationwide
Struggling to find your favourite chilled orange juice? You're not the only one.
Lifestyle news
![Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
![JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
![The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
Car news & advice
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![Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)
Mustang chief engineer Laurie Transou explains how Ford can continue with a pure-petrol V8
![Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie
Some company cars are better than others...
![Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs
The basketball legend’s ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 can be yours for a cool $1m.
OneRoof property news
![House-hunting for diplomats: I had one property turned down because of sniper fears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
House-hunting for diplomats: I had one property turned down because of sniper fears
What ambassadors look for in a Kiwi home.
![Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes
"Oh my god, how did you come up with this idea?"
![Mansion that’s too dangerous to step inside finally sells](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mansion that’s too dangerous to step inside finally sells
"Mystery house on a hill" snapped up, but buyer and sale price remain a secret.
More local news
![WWI serviceman's story to be told on cemetery walk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
WWI serviceman's story to be told on cemetery walk
There are many stories about those buried at Dannevirke's Settlers Cemetery.
![Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway construction teams continue to make good progress](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway construction teams continue to make good progress
Some important milestones have been reached on the project.
![Bush senior hockey has great season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Bush senior hockey has great season
Bush senior hockey prizegiving was held on August 24.
!['It's fun': Author Lyn McConchie on her latest novel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'It's fun': Author Lyn McConchie on her latest novel
Norsewood writer seems to enjoy post-apocalyptic stories.
![An afternoon of entertainment in Norsewood](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
An afternoon of entertainment in Norsewood
The songs have been composed around the idea of songs in the parlour.
![Workshop kicks off Conservation Week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Workshop kicks off Conservation Week
A number of events have been organised to mark Conservation Week.
![Dannevirke Christmas parade funding a concern at Community Board](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Dannevirke Christmas parade funding a concern at Community Board
Dannevirke's Christmas parade has been run successfully for years.
![Why we need more rural health professionals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Why we need more rural health professionals
James Gardiner is doing his rural health training in Dannevirke
![Pahīatua floods as 60mm falls in seven hours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Pahīatua floods as 60mm falls in seven hours
Some homes were flooded following heavy rain on Sunday.
![Dannevirke man’s advice on being your own health advocate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Dannevirke man’s advice on being your own health advocate
Neil Bell is a firm believer in standing up for oneself.
![Tararua District news in brief: Arohanui hospice, award for Tararua Alliance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tararua District news in brief: Arohanui hospice, award for Tararua Alliance
Tararua District briefs: Arohanui hospice event, Tararua Alliance award.
![Thefts from farms a concern for local police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Thefts from farms a concern for local police
Tararua District police report on crimes and other issues around the region.
![Dannevirke St Joseph’s quiz night raises almost $2000](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Dannevirke St Joseph’s quiz night raises almost $2000
It's the second time the church has run a quiz and bingo night.
!['Extremely wet': Heavy rain hits Tararua District at busy time for farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Extremely wet': Heavy rain hits Tararua District at busy time for farmers
There have been about 120mm of rain across the district over four days.