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Barge mishap: Crane in water, boats warned to steer clear
Boats are advised to avoid the area during the salvage operation.

NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today
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John Tamihere and Govt head to court today over Whānau Ora contracts
Christopher Luxon said TPK has made an appropriate operational decision.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

Spotlight on trailblazing women of Hawke’s Bay: Laura Vodanovich
OPINION: Historically wāhine were rarely written into the history books.

Forget AI – meet Synonym Superman: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: 'From now you can forget artificial intelligence.'
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Selling stations: Farm developer on why he's moving on from his 'happy place'
'I feel like that place needs to go now to someone who can take it to the next level.'

Hastings racecourse redevelopment plans coming in ‘next few weeks’
It's now six months since the one slip that stopped racing in Hastings.

Little Black Dress set to fashion race record: John Jenkins
OPINION: The Snitzel filly is prepared by Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh.

The simple path to financial freedom: Nick Stewart
OPINION: One principle stands resolute: Keep It Simple, Stupid (KISS).

The small North Island town that could be surrounded by three solar farms
About 200,000 solar panels planned for the largest of the three.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
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Rural news

'This is a desecration': Thousands of illegally dumped animal carcasses trouble town's water
Illegal animal dumping has plagued Hukerenui for 15 years.

On-farm training programme empowers young adults with disabilities
Michial Todd, the first trainee to graduate, is now a certified dairy farm relief worker.

Gareth McKerchar wins Aorangi Young Farmer final again
Gareth McKerchar has won the Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year for the second year in a row
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Car news and advice


Lexus New Zealand adds a plug to RX hybrid (and another NX PHEV)
The addition of PHEV technology is a first for the RX in New Zealand.

Kiwi car savers: simple ways to reduce your motoring costs
You don't have to make major changes - just be a bit more proactive.

Mini pair score top marks in ANCAP testing
Mini's electric Cooper E hatch and Countryman have both scored 5 stars in ANCAP testing.
More Hawke's Bay news

Hastings CBD railway plan: Business says it's time to bring cars back
The total cost of the project will be $3.45m, with $2.8m paid by the council.

‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured players
Her name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.

Chemical spill at transfer station near Hastings
Two people have been treated by ambulance staff for minor ailments.

Why Napier City Rovers are eager to build on last season's success
It's time for the team of 2025 to write their own chapter in Napier City Rovers history.

Domino’s pizza trays found in nearby bathroom, chain says they hadn’t been used for years
Domino's confirmed the trays have since been disposed of.

‘Outstanding’: Ludlow Farms wins East Coast farm environment awards
Judges said Ludlow Farms was a strong family business, highly regarded in the community.