Hawke's Bay news

No house, no nine-to-five: Hastings physio finds purpose as a volunteer in Africa

She endured malaria, 40°C heat and the sudden loss of her father while abroad.

Surfer out on a limb: Hawke’s Bay woman won’t miss Lady of the Log

The annual Lady of the Log surf contest returns to Te Awanga Point next month.

Practice makes perfect: Flower grower's journey to ideal soil health

Nicky Brzeska is now keen to share what she has learned about soil with other growers.

'I didn't care about anything else': Life lessons from an 87-year-old NZ theatre legend

'I believe you should keep on doing what you love until you can’t do it anymore.'

Silver Ferns secure Taini Jamison Trophy

Grace Nweke starred with 60 goals to steer New Zealand to victory.

Battle of the Bays heroes retain starting jerseys as Magpies ring the changes

Five changes in the starting lineup as Magpies chase win over Taranaki.

'Best kick in the world': Willis on awkward moment watching Beamish world title run

The win follows his dramatic fall and recovery in the heats just two days ago.

Watch: Beamish storms home to win world steeplechase title

The win follows his dramatic fall and recovery in the heats just two days ago.

Huntly deal for gentailers OK by ComCom

The Panel discusses all the big stories of the day

From rugby boots to stillettos: Eden Park set to transform into a catwalk for Breast Cancer

Major energy users call for stronger backup as Huntly remains key to supply

Double demolition: Ponsonby homes worth over $4m likely to be bowled

Rare double block for sale in one of Auckland’s priciest suburbs.

$650,000 hit: Mansion in top suburb sells at a loss after price drops

Local family picks up Cashmere estate.

Emergency housing motel sold in $12m liquidation sale

Overseas buyers, developers, and investors showed interest in swag of Hamilton properties.

Sponsored: Back down to earth

Go beyond the visual and bring shade and texture into your home.

Track Edition marks the end of Toyota GR Supra for NZ

Just six special editions are NZ-bound. And then that's it.

Lexus steps up for Auckland Design Week 2026

Lexus NZ has become a 'Presenting Partner' of Auckland Design Week for 2026.

Bentley goes to the dogs. Literally.

Bentley has unveiled a "handcrafted collection designed for dogs and their owners".

Jaguar Land Rover factories will undergo a ‘phased restart’ following massive cyber attack

British Government has guaranteed NZ$3.48bn in loans to keep suppliers going.

The Country: Jack Fagan on shearing competition season

Jack Fagan, Greg Gent, Scott Graham and Rebecca Greaves.

Bay of Plenty dairy farm company fined $59k for effluent spills

'It cannot take a hands-off approach to the extent it did,' the judge said.

Not kidding: Gavin the goat goes on hunting trips

Gavin the goat is New Zealand’s first to get a DoC pack goat permit.

'If I wasn’t going to be a farmer, I wanted to be a teacher'

Farmer Greg Crombie combines passions to manage Smedley Station.

Surfer out on a limb: Hawke’s Bay woman won’t miss Lady of the Log

The annual Lady of the Log surf contest returns to Te Awanga Point next month.

'Fall from grace': Scientist indecently assaulted students he was tutoring

'It will take some time for them to get over what has happened to them,' judge says.

Review: Wildly energetic Matilda keeps audience spellbound

OPINION: Young and old, dreamers and realists - none will be disappointed by this show.

Police arrest another youth after death of Napier teen Kaea Karauria

Police make sixth arrest in relation to teen's death.