North Clyde: Park plan for ex lumber mill
A lumber mill placed into liquidation could be converted into a community park - if Wairoa District Council agrees to to buy the 2.8ha property.
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Contest hots up for vacant seat
Maori Party campaigning for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti electorate began throughout several Hawke's Bay centres yesterday as the Mana Party announced its candidate.
- 1:00 PM May 24th
Income tax time arrives for earners
It's that time of year when income earners are eagerly awaiting news of a tax refund.
- 12:45 PM May 24th
Chips blamed for noisy road
Pensioner William Groves believes his road to a quieter life has been disrupted thanks to an "experimental" chip seal layed down his street by the Hastings District Council.
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Hastings RSA burgled
The Hastings RSA is reeling after $50,000 worth of equipment used to help war veterans and the elderly was stolen.
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Police hail chemical ban
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Oil Exploration Protest, Napier 2013
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Soccer: Teacher has last laugh in blitzkrieg
With the nous of a diplomat, PE teacher Rob Gunn did impress on his high school charges a few times he was reasonably handy on the soccer field in his heyday.
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Editorial: From PM to escapee, it's place to be
I remember our bus pulling up at windy rugby grounds in Dannevirke, circa 1987.
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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
Brian 123 from Hamilton
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Anendra Singh: Lose the soft touch
The gospel of mediocrity is about to take hold of high schools and clubs if rugby bosses have their way.
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The moving blues
Brendan Manning tells how to reduce stress levels when shifting house
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High Commissioner's weekly rent $7500
New Zealand's new High Commissioner in London has been put up in high-end accommodation in Kensington costing $7500 a week. Instead of moving into the official residence, a Clareville St property in the upmarket suburb of Kensington, former Speaker Lockwood Smith is staying in leased accommodation in the same suburb at a cost of £4000 British (NZ$7500) a week. The accommodation is also used for a range of other functions. Dr Smith took up the post in February after nearly 30 years as an MP. A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed Dr Smith was not offered the official…
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