Hawke's Bay news

Small Business: The best of the wurst with Frank’s Sausages

Sheryn and Frank Nagel built the brand from a laundry kitchen in 2008.

On The Up: Bourbon in wine barrels - US-made spirit gets a Hawke’s Bay twist

Zach Gustafson wants to remove the 'negative connotation' around bourbon in NZ.

Why Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey

'I’ve really fully committed to this. I’ve burned the boats, so to speak.'

From Hawke’s Bay to Dubai: Inside life working on a 74-metre superyacht

'There’s always lots going on. Boat romances and drama, and all of that.'

I broke my back in a mountain bike crash, now every descent is a bonus

OPINION: I still remember the sound of the helicopter blades echoing through the trees.

All Black hopeful Tyrone Thompson is back, and ready to work

Tyrone Thompson says the movement of rugby has already come back to him naturally.

'Pretty crazy': Player from Hawke's Bay targeting All Blacks clash with Hong Kong China

Penetana Carter-Smith will be eligible to play for Hong Kong China in 2026.

Another day, another record: Ruthe sets new benchmark in 800m

The 16-year-old set a new NZ Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships 800m record.

How you can help kids in need this Christmas

Federated farmers: The 12 pests of Christmas

The year in Business – NZ gets up off the couch

GDP tide rises for most, can we trust the drop in US inflation, and don‘t forget the gas-tastrophe

Loan-killer suburbs: Where you can pay off the mortgage in six years and retire debt-free

Fastest places to become mortgage-free revealed, and how to do it.

East Coast v West Coast - Coromandel's battle of the baches

The big split in the holiday peninsula’s property market.

'Because they can': How Auckland’s rich made helicopters their bach commute

Inside the city’s booming backyard helipad scene and what it costs to be a member.

Location Location Location NZ's buyers: Who bought, who missed out

Former rugby star says TV show gave her the confidence to negotiate.

Leapmotor B10 full review: smaller by design

The B10 is a Chinese compact-SUV with a European connection.

Our 10 most popular Kiwi news stories of 2025: Tasman and beyond

What were the big car-related reads of the year? Answers here.

Lotus Emira Turbo quick review: the price of poise

There's nothing quite like the compact Emira on the Kiwi market. But it's no small price.

Our 10 most popular car reviews of 2025: turns out there’s a Chinese brand you all really like

Goodbye to 2025 and hello to our most popular car reviews of the year.

Farmer’s rare 1939 Ford truck finds new life in 'man shed'

The 3-tonne 1939 Ford flathead V8 was imported from the United States.

Glenn Dwight: Back to work. Back to reality

OPINION: The first real hurdle of returning to work is the password situation.

Pastures Past: How donkeys and mules carried kids, cargo and Kiwi troops

Six Ponui-bred donkeys were brought to Auckland Zoo in 1937 to give children rides.

Shade: The best ways to chill out in your garden this summer

OPINION: Whatever you choose, remember that summer is for relaxing, not baking.

Good on defence, and attack: Hawke's Bay woman wins top Defence Force award

Deena-Ranginui Puketapu continues to stand out, in all of her fields.

Award-winning culvert rebuild cost $30m: 'The ground was much less stable than expected'

'If the original estimate had been around $30m, an alternative might've been considered.'

Hastings council's plea to thieves: return our 'much-loved' stolen turtles

A large square hole was cut in the fence of the Cornwall Park aviary in Hastings.

Disease outbreak kills more than a dozen ducks at Napier park

Officials are warning people not to touch dead or dying birds and to keep dogs well away.