Central Hawke’s Bay residents want tighter laws to reduce the risks of fire after a large blaze at Pōrangahau.

Pōrangahau residents want forestry law changes after massive blaze

A huge forestry fire last week took days to extinguish and was the main talking point during a timely visit from MP's.

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Businesswoman Jacquie Grant is 64 votes ahead in Westland's mayoral contest. (Source: Facebook)

Westland District could get NZ's oldest and second transgender mayor

Hokitika businesswoman Jacquie Grant, 82, leads the tight mayoral race, but only by 64 votes, against incumbent Helen Lash.

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