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New partners sought after sudden closure of Napier bar and restaurant

Good George parts ways with its Napier site owner, which is in voluntary liquidation.

Improving Māori health could boost Hawke’s Bay economy by $120m a year: study

'Hawke’s Bay’s working-age Māori aren’t accessing health care early enough.'

From farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptions

Sarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.

'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community staple

A restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.

Waikato firewood injuries rack up $2.4m ACC bill

Nationally, 8374 firewood injury claims cost the country $19.9m in 2024.

Kea Kids News: Kid with one leg tears up the footie field

Reporter Marii is at the Halberg Games, where 8-year-old Cayden is showing off his soccer skills with the help of his artificial leg, Leggy.

Rep cricketer emailed club to play social footy, becomes National League sensation

Meet the footballer who smashed Beauden Barrett's Bronco fitness test record.

Jared Savage: Who are the top cop contenders to replace Jevon McSkimming?

Analysis: There's a few clues which hint at the favoured candidate to be next deputy.

'Stole my childhood': Sexual predator foster carer given 23-year sentence

'Your life was a lie,' the judge said, but he declined an indefinite sentence.

Businesses scared to speak about energy costs, fear retaliation from power companies, leader says

'It points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised.'

Letters: Why is the Government auctioning off online casino licences?

OPINION: What’s so special about licensed online gambling sites?

Powerball jackpot rolls over to $10m, seven players share First Division prize

Check the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are a winner.

'Right behind the bus': Person hospitalised after Auckland bus accident

Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.35pm.

Forgetful pizza store robber leaves police scanner - with his DNA all over it - at the scene

Charles Wilson was on electronic monitoring bail for a series of burglaries at the time.

'Anything could be going on': Concerns over relaxed barber rules

One industry body warns that relaxed rules could worsen industry regulation gaps.

'Don't do it': Rugby star sounds warning as Warriors distance themselves from controversial collision game

Calls are growing to ban ‘run it straight’ after a teen's death.

'Disgraceful act': Debate ignites over walk-on flag installation, protest begins

Nelson Deputy Mayor defends the art, citing its challenge to the status quo.