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"Amit Malik, lawyer for the accused Agatupu Samu, told the court that his client was in fact a hero and a compassionate man who had done all he could to help"

Accused tried to help victim

The man accused of an assault that left the victim in hospital for over a week was found not guilty at Napier District Court yesterday.

Global health absorbs scientist

Nobel Prize-winning Australian scientist Peter Doherty focused on major global-health issues during a speech in Hastings last night.

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Church hopeful missing feet return

After the destruction and terror of the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake an eagle, in what was once shining brass but blackened by flames, rose like a phoenix from the rubble and ashes of the shattered Cathedral of St John Cathedral in Napier.

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Mum left on couch for 3 years: Police

A Napier woman has been charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life to her elderly mother, who was found in her home after apparently being confined to a couch for at least three years.

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The Hastings District Council has delayed it's planned webcasting of meetings due to glitches in the system.

Council webcasts on hold

Hastings District Council has put webcasting on hold until it finds out whether it'll be merged with other Hawke's Bay councils, a change likely to be made clear at the end of this year.

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Sleepover staff given 'benefits'

Woodford House matrons fighting in court for sleepover pay were given flats on site and provided with meals, internet, and phone access as part of their employment, a court has heard.

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the answer is simple close these schools down and send the kids to colenso

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Challenges bring opportunities, Mark Weldon told Wairoa's business community as Business Week ended.

Be proud of your town: Weldon

The appearance of business leader and former Olympic Games swimmer Mark Weldon at the culmination of Wairoa Business Week was a symbolic coup for organisers hoping to spark an economic revolution for Northern Hawke's Bay.

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Police seek information on Christchurch bar brawl

Police seek information on Christchurch bar brawl

Police are appealing for information about a street brawl outside a Christchurch bar that has hospitalised one man. Police attended the fight, outside Robbies Bar on Norman Rd about 7.45pm after reports up to four people were fighting on the street. "A 29 year old man received serious head injuries, he is currently in a stable condition at Christchurch Hospital," a police statement said. "One man was arrested and charged with refusing to undergo the drink driving process." Police were now conducting inquiries with patrons at the bar and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the fight…

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