Hawke's Bay news

'Pretty cool': 10yo golfer beats 77yo club president to take cup win

The handicap match play tournament ran over six weeks.

Date set for new Puketapu Bridge to open: 'It means so much to our community'

Hawke's Bay community buzzing as date set for opening of Puketapu Bridge.

On The Up: 'For mum or dad' - transportable homes are retirement village alternatives

Families with extra ground on their properties are buying small homes for ageing parents.

The Wellbeing Protocol reckons community funding can be done way better

The Wellbeing Protocol wants to change how community funding works – with a clever app.

Black Ferns: Tui pair on the big bird for matches in South Africa

The two started their senior women's rugby for Hawke's Bay while still at school.

Two CHB wins on finals weekend at McLean Park

11 clubs share 14 first and second round trophies in Hawke's Bay club rugby.

Club rugby stars announced in Magpies NPC squad

Hawke's Bay Magpies have dug into club rugby to contract new Magpies for 2025 NPC.

Napier City Rovers face crucial match in bid for top-tier football

Two football teams with contrasting ambitions are set to battle at Bluewater Stadium.

Herald NOW panel talks boy racers, poverty crisis, inflation and best country in the world

Will inflation hit 3% and what will it mean for you?

NZ trade dispute with Canada and business reaction to U-turn on banning some plastics

WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?

Vandalised landmark for rent for $520 a year - why so cheap?

The building has been vacant since the once-popular pit-stop closed six years ago.

For sale again: Historic Herne Bay mansion that dropped $2m in price

Craigmore House could be bowled and replaced with townhouses.

The first-home buyer capitals of NZ - who’s taking advantage of 16% price falls?

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Expats pay over $10m for estate after negotiation with overseas owners

Buyers were on the hunt for something special in their childhood suburb of Torbay.

Is the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ the best cost-effective in-car entertainment?

Entertaining the kids on a long car trip can be a challenge, but not with this big tablet.

Dates confirmed for 2025 Starship Supercar Show

This year's event will feature more than $100 million worth of rare and exotic cars.

The “new Audi” turns 60: how one sedan rebooted the Four Rings

60 years ago Audi fired up its post-war comeback with a car that would reshape its future.

New Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake debuts as all-electric wagon

Mercedes' baby station wagon has gone all-electric for its latest incarnation.

Commerce Commission dismisses farmers' complaint against banks

Competition watchdog says Net-Zero Banking Alliance isn't anti-competitive.

'Classrooms are so peaceful': School embraces wool carpet

“If I could, I’d like to have wool carpet throughout the entire school."

A cut above the rest: Top pruners found at Silver Secateur Awards

Annual event is a chance to thank pruners and give them 'a moment in the spotlight'.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: How green finance rules could hurt rural communities

OPINION: The vision is admirable, but more well-meaning than practical.

Villa Maria adds cancer warnings to wines sold in Ireland

Labels state there’s a direct link between alcohol and fatal cancers.

Family ties as Joe Helmore art features in HB auction

Artist follows in his grandmother's footsteps to craft a piece for Bay wine auction.

Elastic is anything but trivial: Wyn Drabble

OPINION: One’s gait is not enhanced by underwear which has reached the bottom's bottom.

Motorist dies after four crashes in 40 minutes in Hawke's Bay

Some roads remained blocked.