Hawke's Bay news

'New Zealanders are right behind Jono': Threats fail to derail record swim attempt

Ridler has swum 1325km over 87 days, spending 455 hours in the water.

‘Living my little girl dream’: Rotorua musician takes the leap and goes solo

She resisted 'cheating' on a life saying get a 'real job'.

Dresses for rent: Hawke’s Bay mother builds a business from her wardrobe

Nina Woodham's friends always used to borrow her dresses. Now anyone can.

Chef on losing his sight: 'They say the blind can't lead the blind. I disagree'

'I couldn’t find anything that spoke honestly about what it is like to lose your sight.'

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.

'Off the seats': Euro youth champion lands for bold Napier City Rovers push

Cooke helped England win the 2014 UEFA Under-17 Championship title.

'Biggest season': Why Napier City Rovers' 2026 campaign matters so much

Coach Bill Robertson has rebuilt the squad, bringing in more than 10 new players.

Hometown hero excited to hear Napier crowd's Super roar

With Dave Rennie now in charge of the ABs, Devan Flanders knows there’s an opportunity.

Carmen Vicelich and Dileepa Fonseka on the daily panel | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Celine Dion makes a comeback after a five-year hiatus | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The new innovation from 2degrees promoting meaningful contact| Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sealord preparing for nine months of increased prices | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Iconic castle's quest for fairytale ending after zero bids at auction

Unusual home still on the market.

Grand Designs couple unveil their latest mega renovation - will it break price records?

Why Isabelle and Tim Weston took on another quake-damaged mansion.

Pilot’s health scare ends flying career but gives birth to A-list Kerikeri lodge

Luxury resort has its own airstrip, helipad and a nine-hole golf course.

Landmark NZ sporting venue for sale - ever wanted to own a grandstand?

Greyhound club sells off its assets.

Why you should get your wheels balanced before Easter road trips

Wheel balancing is one of those quick, relatively cheap jobs that pay off.

We drive the EV-SUV that’s taking Suzuki NZ to some interesting new places

Suzuki NZ’s new electric Vitara gets help from Toyota, and BYD batteries.

Skoda’s all-electric SUVs get digital keys, V2L and LFP batteries

Skoda has revealed the upgrades for the Enyaq and Elroq in Europe.

Subaru Australia has announced it will be selling the small Toyota C-HR EV-based Uncharted SUV. NZ is not so sure.

The small all-electric SUV is all go for Aussie, but Subaru NZ is remaining tight-lipped.

The Country: Sir Ian Taylor after Shane Jones exits goldmine debate

Christopher Luxon, Sir Ian Taylor, Dr Victoria Hatton, Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman.

'Blow to the heart': Kaitāia faces loss of major timber employer

Juken New Zealand is looking to sell its two Kaitāia timber mills.

Fonterra, Greenpeace settle over misleading '100% New Zealand grass-fed' butter claims

Greenpeace filed a lawsuit against Fonterra in 2024 over what it called 'greenwashing'.

Load of bull? Start-up founder raises questions after R&D grant application rebuffed

PLUS: Analyst swings from Xero foe to friend; what EECA blew on Mevo.

Texans’ newcomer Osman grabs hat-trick

Next week’s third round will be on Thursday to allow teams to have Easter Weekend off.

President Tremain steps up for the HBRFU

Former Napier MP Chris Tremain is the new president of the Hawke's Bay Rugby Union.

'Busted two records': Truckies warn diesel prices will hit goods and groceries soon

An advocate for truckies says the cost of diesel has never been higher than petrol before.

Birdie, eagle, takahē: Beloved golf course to be sanctuary for one of NZ's most endangered birds

The 2530ha Cape Sanctuary now has 18 takahē with a permit for up to 100.