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Police name person killed in Pyes Pā crash
New Zealand

Police name person killed in Pyes Pā crash

17 Dec 11:06 PM

The crash happened on December 12.

Inside Rhythm and Vines' preparations for biggest festival crowd in years
New Zealand

Inside Rhythm and Vines' preparations for biggest festival crowd in years

17 Dec 11:00 PM

Gisborne District Council granted consent for camp capacity to expand from 15000 to 20000.

‘Uplifting’ Mauaoathon raises $36,000 for sick councillor
New Zealand

‘Uplifting’ Mauaoathon raises $36,000 for sick councillor

17 Dec 10:58 PM

The councillor was recently transferred to Tauranga Hospital from Waikato Hospital.

Why Hobbiton's behind-the-scenes tour is a must-do for fans of Middle-earth
Reviews

Why Hobbiton's behind-the-scenes tour is a must-do for fans of Middle-earth

17 Dec 10:55 PM

OPINION: Ever wanted to step into the minds of Sir Peter Jackson and Sir Richard Taylor?

'Naughty judge': Chaos erupts in court as violent offender jailed
Crime

'Naughty judge': Chaos erupts in court as violent offender jailed

17 Dec 10:17 PM

Judge addresses supporters: 'How am I the only one who’s angry about this?'

'A winner, no matter what': Tryathlon returns to Hastings
New Zealand

'A winner, no matter what': Tryathlon returns to Hastings

17 Dec 10:16 PM

There is a new duathlon option for kids aged 7-15, offering a run, bike, run course.

Paid surf lifeguards are on the job
New Zealand

Paid surf lifeguards are on the job

17 Dec 10:03 PM

The paid surf lifeguards have begun work protecting three city beaches Monday to Friday.

'An honourable achievement': Teen racer to represent NZ in Australia
New Zealand

'An honourable achievement': Teen racer to represent NZ in Australia

17 Dec 09:48 PM

Koby Gooch, 15, to race in NZ youth ministock team; family proud of his achievements.

'We’re excited': Hawke’s Bay Music Hub announces 2024 record line-up
New Zealand

'We’re excited': Hawke’s Bay Music Hub announces 2024 record line-up

17 Dec 09:44 PM

Vinyl pressing of 300 copies to promote Hawke’s Bay musicians, launch in February.

Steve Braunias: Well-known painter Mark Braunias dies
New Zealand

Steve Braunias: Well-known painter Mark Braunias dies

17 Dec 09:28 PM

Steve Braunias reports on his brother's death

Third-generation board member to lead major farming business
Kahu

Third-generation board member to lead major farming business

17 Dec 09:15 PM

Shar Amner is the new chairman of the Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation board.

Person found dead in Napier CBD, police investigating
New Zealand

Person found dead in Napier CBD, police investigating

17 Dec 09:06 PM

The incident was reported at about 3.15am.

Dairy prices drop for Christmas
New Zealand

Dairy prices drop for Christmas

17 Dec 08:01 PM

This is the first negative result since a 0.3% dip at the October 16 event.

From Foxton with love: Gazza’s pop-up cards bring joy
New Zealand

From Foxton with love: Gazza’s pop-up cards bring joy

17 Dec 07:33 PM

Gary Stewart said the cards are a great way to promote his favourite place.

Vicki says goodbye to local paper
New Zealand

Vicki says goodbye to local paper

17 Dec 07:23 PM

Vicki Timpson said the paper has a long and proud history.

Horowhenua District Council and iwi sign partnership
New Zealand

Horowhenua District Council and iwi sign partnership

17 Dec 07:21 PM

The council and iwi celebrate a new partnership with ceremony and kapa haka.

Patches, motorcycles and firearms seized after gang tangi
New Zealand

Patches, motorcycles and firearms seized after gang tangi

17 Dec 07:01 PM

Four arrested, police say further arrests were likely.

Signing off after seven years
New Zealand

Signing off after seven years

17 Dec 06:39 PM

So long, thanks for the fish from the team at Horowhenua Chronicle for those 131 years.

'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspots
New Zealand

'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspots

17 Dec 06:03 PM

It comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.

'Pain and fear': Raped teen tells attacker she wished he'd killed her
New Zealand|crime

'Pain and fear': Raped teen tells attacker she wished he'd killed her

17 Dec 04:00 PM

The Crown said Raveen Saily had 'warped attitudes around sexual consent'.

Death of Mongrel Mob boss after $2m asset seizure ruled as suicide
New Zealand|crime

Death of Mongrel Mob boss after $2m asset seizure ruled as suicide

17 Dec 04:00 PM

The captain of Notorious chapter in Hawke's Bay had 'not been coping well', says wife.

'We loved our son': Father's poignant message after son dies in Rotorua crash
New Zealand

'We loved our son': Father's poignant message after son dies in Rotorua crash

17 Dec 04:00 PM

'Me and my wife don’t really know what to say or do.'

'These little things mean a lot': Rural projects transform community spaces
New Zealand

'These little things mean a lot': Rural projects transform community spaces

17 Dec 03:03 PM

New footpaths, swings and CCTV have upgraded a number of Rotorua's rural areas.

Trainer kicks horse in genitals - avoids conviction, name suppressed
New Zealand|crime

Trainer kicks horse in genitals - avoids conviction, name suppressed

17 Dec 07:33 AM

The judge wants further information before convicting him on child assault charges.

Pregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortage
New Zealand

Pregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortage

17 Dec 06:22 AM

Some in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.

Reviews of bootcamp participants’ death and abscondings not due until 2025
Politics

Reviews of bootcamp participants’ death and abscondings not due until 2025

17 Dec 04:24 AM

One bootcamp participant died in a car crash, triggering another to abscond.

'Pride in celebration': Strong turnout for Diwali event
New Zealand

'Pride in celebration': Strong turnout for Diwali event

17 Dec 04:13 AM

How a vibrant Diwali festival is bringing the community together

'Not one bit of respect': Killer's antics torment victim’s family
Crime

'Not one bit of respect': Killer's antics torment victim’s family

17 Dec 04:00 AM

Lance Hall fatally stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae at an apartment complex.

'It's very sad': Gisborne cafe hit by $8k theft before Christmas
New Zealand

'It's very sad': Gisborne cafe hit by $8k theft before Christmas

17 Dec 04:00 AM

Offenders caught on CCTV breaking into Peel St business.

Footage shows break-in at Gisborne cafe's storage chiller
New Zealand

Footage shows break-in at Gisborne cafe's storage chiller

The owners of Zest Cafe estimate they lost $8000 worth of goods in the burglary shortly before Christmas. Video / Zest Cafe

Stand Tū Māia secures four-month funding extension to search for long-term solutions
Kahu

Stand Tū Māia secures four-month funding extension to search for long-term solutions

17 Dec 03:00 AM

Stand Tū Māia is fighting for its future, securing operations until April.

Police shoot dogs that attacked person
New Zealand

Police shoot dogs that attacked person

17 Dec 02:54 AM

Police were called to the Talbot St area on Monday morning.

Silt Recovery Taskforce finishes restoring 7000 hectares of land
New Zealand

Silt Recovery Taskforce finishes restoring 7000 hectares of land

17 Dec 02:42 AM

More than 2.5 million cubic metres of silt removed from Hawke’s Bay

Farewell to the 'Chron': Former Horowhenua Chronicle reporter shares memories
New Zealand

Farewell to the 'Chron': Former Horowhenua Chronicle reporter shares memories

17 Dec 02:22 AM

Frankie Webb reflects on her decade reporting for the Horowhenua Chronicle.

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