Hawke's Bay news

'I know how to wield a sword': EnableMe founder Hannah McQueen sets out to revolutionise NZ's health system

'If we do this properly, we’re going to change so many lives.'

Branching out: Kiwi office greenery firm plots global expansion after winning top awards

The studio’s designs feature in B:Hive, Commercial Bay and Sylvia Park.

How New Zealand is helping war-torn Ukraine chase Olympic rugby dream

Two Ukraine rugby coaches treasured an experience of a lifetime in New Zealand recently.

Time Warp again: Riff Raff statue back where Rocky Horror story began

A global audience tuned in to the live cam as Hamilton celebrated the statue's return.

From Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit

'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.

NRL greats answer the call for Napier speaking gig

A function in Napier will be held the night before the Manly-Warriors pre-season match.

Running prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800m

The teen sensation has added to his run of impressive performances.

Slick 800m on the cards for Potts Classic athletics in Hastings

The two Tauranga Sams are set for a Hastings duel on the track.

The last dance: Splore festival to host its final event this weekend

High School punk band SEEK HELP! to open for Foo Fighters

Media Insider: MediaWorks radio stations primed for sale; top podcast loses a voice

‘The family will cooperate with police’

Councillors ignored independent valuation when buying house next door to zoo

Staff report recommended paying up to $2m plus GST for lifestyle block.

Why NZ’s ‘rock star’ MP is now selling houses

Hamilton's Jamie Strange adds real estate to an already packed CV.

US buyers get residency, fork out over $12m for Waiheke lodge in gated estate

“Of all the places in the world, this is where they choose to be.”

The best churches for sale in NZ: Character homes with soul from as little as $439,000

These conversions and renovation projects will lift the spirits.

NZ’s five best used hybrids for under $20,000 (that aren’t Toyotas)

Toyota dominates the used hybrid sector, but what if you want something a bit different?

Dongfeng compact-SUV is about picnics first, driving second

The budget-priced Vigo SUV is all about lifestyle features and accessories.

BYD EVs that charge from flat to full in 5min: in NZ by the end of the year

'Megawatt' charging (2km per second) will be a reality for Kiwis. BYD says so.

Dongfeng shuns SUVs with new super-fast sedan for NZ

New Chinese brand reckons Kiwis are ready for a return to low-slung family cars.

Bird deaths spread – avian botulism suspected at Whangārei water dam

Tests are underway to rule out bird flu after 25 birds have died in a second outbreak.

Kiwi adventurer takes on 'insane' 400km horse race in Patagonia

Chloe Phillips-Harris will be the only Kiwi in a 31-strong international field of riders.

From horror fall to horse haven: Couple build new Cambridge training base

Maija Vance rebuilt her life after a fall from her horse left her initially paralysed.

Vege tips: Summer's not over, so why am I thinking about winter?

OPINION: The end of daylight saving time looms, even though we've been cheated of summer!

Cats blamed for 'worst' banded dotterel nesting season in Napier

Cats have wiped out 18 of 42 monitored dotterel nests this season.

Rift developing as mayor removes under-investigation councillor from committee

Hastings Mayor Wendy Schollum says she didn't have time to ring Steve Gibson and tell him.

Person in critical condition after water incident at Napier home

Police and St John were called to the residential address in Onekawa.

Five teen boys charged over alleged aggravated robbery of dairy for vapes

Police executed a search warrant at a Napier house and apprehended four people.