Articles by Jack Riddell
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National
‘Phenomenal’ teen cheerleader died of meningitis a week after starting dream job
Monday, 20 January 2025, 6:59amAshia Kizilay’s family bought a cheerleading gym to fulfil her dream, but she died from meningitis shortly afterward. Her...
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National
‘Warm and moist’: Low pressure system may bring rain, summer temps
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 3:03pmHawke’s Bay may experience wet and windy weather next week due to a low-pressure system. MetService’s Mmathapelo Makgabutlane...
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Lower North Island
Hawke’s Bay clubs shine at North Island Colgate Games in Hastings
Monday, 13 January 2025, 3:20pmOrganisers of the 2025 North Island Colgate Games in Hastings hailed the event a success. Over 1000 young athletes competed,...
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Lower North Island
MetService issues heavy rain watch for Wairoa this Saturday
Friday, 3 January 2025, 1:43pmMetService has issued a heavy rain watch for Wairoa District from noon to 11pm Saturday. Forecaster Gerard Bellam warns of...
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Lower North Island
'Humble, loving, patient': Father who died after car-surfing in Napier
Monday, 30 December 2024, 12:01pmA man who died after falling from a mattress on top of a car on Friday in Napier has been named as Reif Cotter. His sister...
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National
'They built it together': Son selling iconic winery eight years after dad's death
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 8:35amElephant Hill Holdings Limited Group is up for sale, including its lodge, vineyards, winery and restaurant. Chief executive...
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National
'We saw it breach about 30 times': Humpback whale delights fishermen
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 1:18pmA trip to retrieve some craypots left some local fishermen spotting something far bigger off the coast of Waimārama this...
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National
'Really bothersome': Risk of whooping cough outbreak high in Hawke's Bay
Monday, 14 October 2024, 3:39pmWhooping cough cases are rising in Hawke’s Bay, with the risk of an outbreak higher than it has been since 2018. Bridget...
