Hawke's Bay news

'No feeling like this': NZ duo move within a win of UFC contracts

The pair are competing in Road To UFC, where prospects compete for a contract.

'Spiritual home of mountain biking': Big summer ahead for Rotorua

The National Downhill Championships will be staged at Skyline Rotorua during Crankworx.

On the Up: Alexander eyes Paralympics after making Wheel Blacks debut

Nine years have passed since Keenan Alexander suffered a spinal injury playing rugby.

How a Pāpāmoa mum turned breast milk jewellery into an award-winning business

She crafts keepsake jewellery with DNA elements such as ashes, hair, and embryos.

'Give your absolute everything': New recruit’s rallying cry for Rovers' final league games

Jake Williams and Napier City Rovers aim for strong Central League finish.

HB netball coaching legend retires after etching Otane's name on cup once more

Annemarie Kupa has coached teams to 18 Hawke's Bay premier netball titles.

The 20-year-old NPC captain

A new captain, big names missing, but there's hope for the young Hawke's Bay Tui.

Why Napier City Rovers' National League dream is slipping away

Two rounds remain, with Napier City Rovers needing wins and Western Suburbs to lose.

Sky makes deal with NZR for rugby rights

Light pollution turns birds into night owls

Fonterra selling Mainland for $3.84B

Shayne Currie's Great NZ Road Trip

'Billionaires v Lotto winners': Green light for rich foreigners to buy NZ homes once again

But will intolerance rear its head when prices start to rise?

Devonport mortgagee fail: $3m not enough for luxury villa

House passes in at auction - its fate unknown.

Family in tears after house saved from fire sells for over $4m

13 bidders fought over transformed bungalow.

Auckland do-up left to stranger by reclusive owner sells for over $1.3m

Surprise inheritance for vendor leads to hot auction.

Audi SQ6 e-tron quick review: new class of fast

It's the fastest Q6 e-tron you can buy right now, but the 'S' doesn't stand for showy.

MG Launches premium electric IM6 SUV in New Zealand

MG Motor NZ has announced the launch of the premium IM brand here, with the IM6 SUV.

Geely Riddara RD6 Pro; the car-based ute returns with an all-electric twist

Geely NZ has announced pricing and availability for its first all-electric ute.

Kia Tasman first drive: big boys toy

The Tasman is here - polarising looks and all - and we drive it through the rough stuff!

Family farm's journey to eco-friendly success

The Orlando-Reep family bought Manawanui as a 200-hectare farm in 1983.

Vege tips: Spring is on the way, time to get ready

Opinion: How does the vegetable garden know spring is on the way?

'The strutful Reeves': Farming pheasants back in the day

"Their favourite titbit is a handful of gentles, vulgarly known as maggots."

'Moving needle in right way': Company aims to reverse heart health trends

Whanganui has one of the highest heart disease deaths and fewest cardiologists.

'Achievement belongs to everyone': Since 1991 almost $5 million raised for charity

A special lot features large-format bottles from five acclaimed winemakers.

Just over 40 jobs to go at EIT in restructure

Cuts necessary as Eastern Institute of Technology returns to independence, it says.

Man who took up golf for first time as retiree hits two holes-in one in two months

Doug, 70, started playing golf five years ago after an injury ended his squash career.

'150 clicks by the end of the straight': School speed limit changes in spotlight in Tararua

Sharon Cameron says she's welcoming consultation on proposed speed limit changes.