Suspicious fire guts Hastings tyre shop in early-morning blaze
Firefighters left around 6.30am after extinguishing the blaze.
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'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbank
It exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.
On in Tairāwhiti this weekend; Latin party, monthly market and photo exhibition
On in Tairāwhiti this weekend; Latin party, monthly market and photo exhibition
Authorities investigate Mount Putauaki blaze
Crews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.
'Incredibly rewarding': Dairy farmer's Calf Club changing young lives
Julie Pirie's farm programme engages troubled students in calf rearing near Ngatea.
Basketball final history in the Bay: 'We're in our groove right now'
'There is no better place than to play at home.'
Opinion: Why the haka protest marked a pivotal moment in NZ politics
Young leaders drove the massive hīkoi, emphasising empowerment and unity in Aotearoa.
Single-vehicle crash causes delays on Hawke's Bay Expressway
Single-vehicle crash near Maraekakaho Rd causes lane closure, no injuries reported.
Thumbs-up for central North Island village name change
National Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.
'Crash and bash': NZ soldier takes on Invictus challenge after trauma
NZ Army staff sergeant to compete in Invictus Games after overcoming trauma.
Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt pays tribute to community newspaper
Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt weighs in on newspaper closure.
'Solutions must be found' for lack of local journalism, Jeanz says
Loss of local news meant 'weaker communities' as the climate crisis bites.
Gangster caught showering fully clothed after alleged offending
The man was charged with dangerous driving, breaching bail and failing to stop for police.
Marine precinct sale: Council giving out ‘crumbs’ of information - MP
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell is taking the city’s council to the Ombudsman.
Fluoride-free water option 'waste of time', campaigner says
Tauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.
'Weren't even in the country!': Couple overseas woken by NZ police alleging bad driving
Overseas at the time, they've praised keen NZ police work and the power of social media.
'Chew through your brain': Boy's agonising ordeal after insect crawls into ear
Mother shares advice for others after schoolboy terrified by incident.
River safety plan pushes 'behaviour change'
'It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'
HC Post closure marks end of 45-year-journey
There is more history to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post than meets the eye.
Tourists track thief using stolen AirPods after $7000 in gear swiped from campervan
A man was seen wearing one of their stolen shirts after they tracked their missing tech.
This popular town's newspaper was closing. And then the editor stepped up
A newspaper has been saved, paving the way for several similar deals for other towns.
Driver in police-shooting chase admits he's 'too old' to be appearing in court
Jason Barton didn't stop driving despite the tyres being spiked and police following him.
Audi goes up bank, through fence and into car before ending up on its side
The driver of an Audi A3 escaped a spectacular crash in Hamilton largely unscathed.
Fears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'
A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.
Construction starts on SH29 signalised crossing
A signalised crossing is being constructed on the corner of Cambridge Rd and SH29.
Spirit of giving: Sallies and SuperGrans ramp up Christmas support for families
Salvation Army's Christmas effort for families a 'hand-up, not hand-out'.
One arrested, one moderately injured after SH2 crash
The crash on Wednesday afternoon spilled fuel close to the Waipaoa River Bridge.
How New Zealand's tallest turbines will power 27k homes by 2026
Mercury's $287 million wind farm near Omamari will produce enough power for 27,000 homes.
More rain forecast for northern Hawke's Bay
Over 150mm of rain has come at a good time, as long as it doesn't flood.
Date with destiny: David Nyika confirmed to fight for world title
The Kiwi cruiserweight steps in at late notice to challenge Jai Opetaia for the IBF belt.
Meet the 13-year-old aiming to build a major NZ sheep stud
'In the future, I would like to have one of the biggest studs in New Zealand.'
Almost 80% of cyclone repair projects on Tairāwhiti highways completed
TREC praises iwi, communities for support during highway repairs.
'No signs' of avian influenza outside of Otago farm - MPI
"We remain confident that we are on the right track to stamping out H7N6."
The Country: The PM's ag person of the year
Christopher Luxon, Miles Hurrell, Jane Smith, Hunter McGregor, Calvin Leen.