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50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business

Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.

Stabbing in Hawke’s Bay, one taken to hospital with serious wounds

One person was taken into custody at the scene.

From the ashes: New golf clubhouse unveiled five years after devastating fire

Club operations manager Rachel Beckett wants to attract events and functions.

Why a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management plan

Hint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.

Rewi Spraggon explains Puanga, Matariki’s older brother

Iwi on the West Coast celebrate Puanga.

‘Explosions’ ring out over Palmerston North as multiple cars burn

Fire crews were called to Tremaine Ave at 4am to tackle the blaze.

Air NZ plane lands safely after mid-air maintenance alert

Fire and Emergency was on standby for an early flight from Auckland to Napier today.

'Living expressions': Pou returned to Hastings Civic Square after restoration

The 19 pou have stood as cultural markers in the heart of the city.

More oval balls for Bay Oval? Sold-out Super Rugby game sparks calls for repeat

'It’s an expensive asset, and it should be well-used.'

Hate skiing? Try these snow-free winter adventures in NZ instead

If you need a break from the slopes or don’t fancy a ski, there’s still a lot to do this.

From top to bottom: Gisborne slumps to last on economic scoreboard, locals still optimistic

Residents say there is more to the story than Gisborne's economic ranking suggests.

Rotorua chef denies arson of his own home

The fire took place around midnight and took firefighters three hours to control.

'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff

The 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.

Hawke’s Bay disability fitness programme recognised on national stage

Hawke's Bay disability fitness programme finalist in NZ awards again. Video / Rafaella Melo

‘Ardern lives in exile’: Jones attacks gas ban, calls for apology in fiery hearing

The Resources Minister came to the select committee sporting a Make NZ Great Again hat.

Hawks retire No 14 to honour the career of Willie Burton

Burton arrived as an American import. Forty years later, he's honoured as a Hawks legend.

Meth, ammunition, homemade taser seized in dawn police raid

Armed Offenders Squad and drug detector dogs executed two search warrants on Wednesday.

Watch: 'Hand of God' controversy in schoolboy rugby scrum

Crestfallen Hastings Boys' players were 'pretty emotional' about the incident, says coach.