Hawke's Bay news

Michelle Montague, NZ's first female UFC athlete, set for ranking in top 15 after win

Montague beat No 12-ranked Mayra Bueno Silva by unanimous decision to remain undefeated.

12-year-old designer enters national pageant to build confidence

Essjay Bennett's new clothing collection is inspired by Tāne Mahuta.

‘His heart is so big’: Miniature pony brings hope to hospital ward

Children who'd been long bedridden walked out of their rooms to meet the therapy pony.

On The Up: Kiwi ends dream season with World Championship and World Tour titles

Ben Richards reflects on skiing consistently throughout his whole winter campaign.

North Star on his shin: The tattoo driving pro football hopeful Aston Hurd

The 22-year-old striker carries a sacred tā moko on his right shin for whānau.

From Haaland to Napier: The Facebook memory that saved Leo Brown's career

Surgeons once told the striker his wrecked foot meant he might never play again.

How a tattoo and a title chase brought the 'Great Dane' back to Napier

The 26-year-old Dane has returned for a second stint with Napier City Rovers.

From Barnsley youth to Rovers centurion: Schofield’s journey to 150 games

Liam Schofield has won the Central League and Chatham Cup with Napier City Rovers.

Trading with giants – from inking the deal with India to conditions in China

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Junk-filled property back on the market after devastating fire

Owner forced o sell a year after buying "as is, where is" home at heated auction.

King Charles III's West Auckland mansion - what happened next

New owner begins multi-million-dollar restoration of 120-year-old home.

Five homes under $1m in New Zealand's hottest housing market

Luxury properties are within reach in Dunedin.

'Cheapest in years': Whangamatā beach unit sells for $332,500 - and makes profit!

Vendors pleased to strike a deal after three years of trying to find a buyer.

Chinese carmaker Seres granted patent for voice-controlled in-car toilet: so you can go on the go

Toilet would deploy from under a passenger seat with a push or voice command.

Ford Tourneo Courier is part-van, part passenger-car and 100 per cent fun

Courier can be had as a commercial van or SUV-adjacent people mover.

It looks the same, but Tesla’s 6-seat Model Y L is a whole different thing

New L is a proper large-segment SUV, 140mm longer than a Hyundai Santa Fe.

MG NZ says its new budget EV, the MG4 Urban, can ‘side step the fuel price panic’

Urban model is not to be confused with existing MG4 - they're completely different cars.

Living in the 'backblocks' in the 1920s

"Reluctance of New Zealanders to go on to farms in the backblocks has long been deplored".

Glasshouse or tunnel house: Which works best for your winter veges?

OPINION: Kem Ormond explains how simple structures can extend your vege season.

The iwi plan to turn mussel spat into long-term wealth

The venture could return up to $1.2m a year to each of four iwi.

‘Love you, Mum’ – imagining an Anzac soldier’s text messages: Glenn Dwight

OPINION: 'Heading out soon. Bit of a trip with the boys. Apparently, it’ll be busy.'

Hawke's Bay Anzac Day guide: Where to go for dawn service

Crowds are expected to mark the day of remembrance, with clear skies forecast.

Arrest after shot fired towards vehicle in Wairoa

A shot was fired at a vehicle at an address on April 2. Other firearms offences followed.

Receivers’ $1m bill: Family bankruptcies leave boat firm creditors facing big shortfall

Trevor Terry and his two sons, Brock and Rhys, were bankrupted in August 2025.

‘Very concerning’: Family Start providers face uncertainty ahead of agency reshuffle

Family Start will shift from Oranga Tamariki to the Social Investment Agency in 2027.