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Flaxmere Supermarket: The independent breaking into the Hawke's Bay market

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Six aisles of shelving and 27m of freezers and chillers will be packed with fresh stock.

The best of summer: Hawke's Bay photo competition finalists announced
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The best of summer: Hawke's Bay photo competition finalists announced

21 Jan 05:00 PM

We received more than 600 entries – here are the top six.

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‘No chance of him surviving’: How a hot pool visit ended in death

21 Jan 04:02 PM

With no body found, his disappearance was a mystery. Now a coroner has ruled.

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Is mohair the next big thing for Kiwi farmers?

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'Deeply distressing': Daycare apologises after four children escape

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Take a look at Herald's summer photo competition winners

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One dead after two-vehicle crash outside Putāruru

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Police speak to family of young baby with head injuries

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Fishermen beat shark with broom after beast takes giant tuna's tail
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Fishermen beat shark with broom after beast takes giant tuna's tail

21 Jan 05:08 AM

The trio of men beat the shark away as they tried to haul the fish onboard.

State Highway 30 partially blocked after log spill
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State Highway 30 partially blocked after log spill

21 Jan 04:47 AM

Motorists are advised to pass with care and expect delays.

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Truck crash on Tauranga Eastern Link closes lane

21 Jan 04:10 AM

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Truck rolls near Frasertown, northern Hawke’s Bay, lane blocked

21 Jan 04:05 AM

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SH30 at Kinleith blocked after logs spill from trailer

21 Jan 03:58 AM

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Hot rods shine in Gisborne for NZHRA Street Rod Nationals

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Gisborne rain expected to clear by Friday

21 Jan 03:24 AM

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Under-fire Splash Planet prices good value when compared with other top attractions, council says

21 Jan 02:47 AM

To save costs, the park operates with fewer staff and reduced resource consumption.

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‘Multiple cars’ on fire at Hamilton scrapyard, Fire and Emergency investigate

21 Jan 02:21 AM

It took almost two hours to extinguish the blaze at the National Steel Ltd scrapyard.

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'Absolutely rapt': Kingi 10th at NZ Stockcar Champs

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'Selfless and heroic act': Jetskier died saving his brother's life

21 Jan 01:15 AM

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Van rolls in Welcome Bay
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Van rolls in Welcome Bay

21 Jan 01:07 AM

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Euphonium eureka moment: Talented Hawke’s Bay trio join group of NZ's top teen musicians

21 Jan 12:42 AM

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'Future growth': New fire station for Hawke's Bay Airport
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'Future growth': New fire station for Hawke's Bay Airport

21 Jan 12:38 AM

The fire station is strategically located at the southern end of airport.

$40,000 'Lucky angler' prize returns for Bay Bonanza fishing competition in Gisborne
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$40,000 'Lucky angler' prize returns for Bay Bonanza fishing competition in Gisborne

21 Jan 12:11 AM

About 120 boats and more than 500 anglers are expected for this year's event.

Live weather updates: Motorists urged to take care amid wild weather
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Live weather updates: Motorists urged to take care amid wild weather

21 Jan 12:10 AM

The heavy rain warning for Northland is expected to finish by 2pm.

Weekend crash increases Waikato’s January road death toll
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Weekend crash increases Waikato’s January road death toll

20 Jan 11:58 PM

Ministry of Transport data shows three people have died on Waikato roads this month.

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