Napier news
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Big bets landed by Hastings owned and trained winner
OPINION: Betting plunge after powering to impressive debut win.
St Luke’s Church - and pub - put Havelock North on map: Michael Fowler
Opinion: 'I think if any place teaches one about God, it is Havelock North.'
Yeah, Nah: Look for value in all products: Nick Stewart
OPINION: 'Read the back label, not just the front.'
Hawke's Bay's $1-billion-a-year industry: First study in a decade reveals growing impact
All it takes is a bit of sun to make a lot of industries in Hawke's Bay happy.
'There's no way around it': How Fat Freddy's Drop are helping the 'dramatic' surge of vinyl in NZ
'You’re hearing bits of the music that you’ve never heard before.'
Driving abroad? Once familiar places can change before you know it: Opinion
Opinion: 'I need to tell you first that I’m what I’ll call an eyesight driver'.
Rural News
Kiwis fall short in transtasman shearing and woolhandling tests
Blades shearers hold up the Kiwis' end in transtasman tests but it's not enough.
CHB A&P Show brings equestrian competitors to Waipukurau
Entry to watch the Friday events is free.
Hort NZ chief executive Kate Scott on The Country
Phil Duncan, Kate Scott, Greg Menzies, Kyle Miller, Mark de Lautour, Adam Thompson.
No looking back for farmer who switched to regenerative agriculture
John Legg's been regenerative farming on his dairy farm near Lake Ellesmere for 5 years.
Fundraising dog trial continues to support rescue chopper
'The helicopter team provide a critical service we could not do without.'
Gavin Mutch holds it together for Great Raihania Shears win
Mutch nabs the big shearing win at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Show.
Lifestyle news
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
Car news and advice
Refreshed Kia Sportage teased ahead of November debut
Just three years after the launch of the fifth-generation model, this is a big refresh.
New Mini John Cooper Works arriving in NZ in 2025
Famous JCW name is back for the spiciest version of the new Mini.
Mitsubishi debuts new three-row SUV concept
Company says it's a full 7-seater that doesn't compromise on comfort or style.
OneRoof property news
Sound healer Jason Friedlander selling his award-winning Westmere home
The striking property has a CV of $10m and is next to the ZURU Toys mansion.
Buyers move fast and scoop up trophy home for $8.25m
Luxury property sells within two weeks of hitting the market.
Homeowners' loan applications rejected - ‘they haven’t got any equity to play with’
Those who bought at market peak may have to wait some time before they can upgrade.
More Napier news
Hawke’s Bay branch of the Royal Society partners up with House of Science for mini expo
Royal Society's Hawke's Bay branch celebrates 150 years with a mini science expo.
New art springing up at Creative Arts Napier
Art has blossomed in time for spring at Creative Arts Napier's main gallery.
A tale about misfits, human and canine, and the currents of hope
A coming-of-age tale of a young man who finds purpose in the most unlikely of places.
How to spot and deal with head lice
Ahuriri Pharmacy shares advice for keeping head lice at bay this summer.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
International performer to play lead in Napier Operatic show
Kristian Lavercombe to play Frankie Valli in the upcoming production of Jersey Boys.
Memories shared by the prelim nursing class of 1974, 50 years on
13 nurses reunite for lunch 50 years on from nursing training in the 70s.
Kate Quinn's new book captures reader with murder in an all-female boarding house
The Briar Club is a story of female friendships and secrets in a US boarding house.
Napier designer now four-time WOW finalist
Laurel Judd worked in the textile industry for decades.
The story of Herzog and his travelling cart
Popular dog leaves a legacy by giving his custom cart to other dogs with limited mobility.
Last but not least: Taradale RSA Concert Party hits the road
Keeping traditions alive, the Taradale RSA has the last performing Concert Party in NZ.
EIT offers year 13 scholarships to help locals study close to home
EIT is asking year 13 students to apply for scholarships to create a pathway to a degree.
Pound Pooches, Bunnings adoption event a howling success
Three dogs have new homes after the adoption event, but still more pups looking for homes.
From Edinburgh to New Zealand, Ōkiwi Brown book follows past of murderer
Is author Christina Sanders' latest effort the next Ockham New Zealand Book Award winner?
Napier Port announces special Behind The Gates Tours
The port is set to offer a limited series of 12 public bus tours for the first time.