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![Winning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Winning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racing
The Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.
![Six60 vow to have new music for delayed Hawke’s Bay show: ‘We loaded our gear into the studio yesterday’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Six60 vow to have new music for delayed Hawke’s Bay show: ‘We loaded our gear into the studio yesterday’
The Kiwi music kings have revealed they're working on their next release in between shows.
![Opinion: From geraniums to mice – tales of unexpected revivals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Opinion: From geraniums to mice – tales of unexpected revivals
OPINION: The new geraniums are flourishing outside, proving my green-thumbed success.
![The council thinks a piece of Napier Hill has been abandoned by the property owner, so it wants to sell it off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
The council thinks a piece of Napier Hill has been abandoned by the property owner, so it wants to sell it off
It's covered in shrubs, with no rates paid for years - now council's made a rare move.
![Opinion: NZ's path to prosperity needs bold economic reforms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Opinion: NZ's path to prosperity needs bold economic reforms
Labour productivity has plummeted since 2021, worsening the economic crisis.
![How a small observatory in Napier made history with Halley’s Comet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
How a small observatory in Napier made history with Halley’s Comet
The observatory also served as a meteorological station with various instruments.
Rural News
![Lessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Lessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opens
The dam's final cost reached $211 million, double the initial estimate.
![NZ First introduces bill to fine ‘woke banks’ $500,000](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
NZ First introduces bill to fine ‘woke banks’ $500,000
Banks would be stopped withdrawing services from customers for purely 'woke' reasons.
![Toa Henderson and Pagan Rimene win big at Otago Shears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Toa Henderson and Pagan Rimene win big at Otago Shears
Pagan Rimene successfully defended her title of New Zealand Woolhandler of the Year.
![Watch: 'Get off!' Security stops Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Watch: 'Get off!' Security stops Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps
Parliament security demanded Seymour get off the steps immediately.
![The Country: Derek Daniell on sheep without wool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The Country: Derek Daniell on sheep without wool
Derek Daniell, Sandra Faulkner, Karen Morrish, and Phil Duncan.
![Youngest contestant wins Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Youngest contestant wins Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer final
"To take out the win was really exciting," Jock Bourke, 19, said.
Lifestyle news
!['Wine with soul': Celebrating a father-and-daughter chenin blanc journey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Wine with soul': Celebrating a father-and-daughter chenin blanc journey
Three Fates recently released its 2024 chenin blanc, a familial collaboration.
![Opinion: From geraniums to mice – tales of unexpected revivals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Opinion: From geraniums to mice – tales of unexpected revivals
OPINION: The new geraniums are flourishing outside, proving my green-thumbed success.
![Opinion: NZ's path to prosperity needs bold economic reforms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Opinion: NZ's path to prosperity needs bold economic reforms
Labour productivity has plummeted since 2021, worsening the economic crisis.
Car news and advice
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![Ridden: FTN Motion Streetdog80 review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ridden: FTN Motion Streetdog80 review
Urban electric café racer gets a little faster, with the FTN Motion Streetdog80.
![Toyota Woven City: the car company with everything now has its own futuristic town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Toyota Woven City: the car company with everything now has its own futuristic town
It's a place where high-tech ideas can be developed and tested in the real world.
![Bentley Residences: NZ$10.25m buys you access to a car-themed dog spa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bentley Residences: NZ$10.25m buys you access to a car-themed dog spa
World's first Bentley-branded apartment complex rolls out the red carpet for pets.
OneRoof property news
![Architect’s stunner sells for over $12m as Queenstown tightens its grip on the rich](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Architect’s stunner sells for over $12m as Queenstown tightens its grip on the rich
Share of prestige sales in the wealthy enclave has jumped in the last 12 months.
![‘Absolute legend’: Iconic Mount Eden garden for sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Absolute legend’: Iconic Mount Eden garden for sale
Proud owner and gardener Peter Brady died aged 90.
![Why first-time buyers are unlikely to lose ground in 2025](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Why first-time buyers are unlikely to lose ground in 2025
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
More Napier news
![Creative Arts Napier remembering the last 10 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Creative Arts Napier remembering the last 10 years
Creative Arts Napier looks back at 10 years of art, experiences, wonder and friendship.
![Advice from Ahuriri Pharmacist on men's health](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Advice from Ahuriri Pharmacist on men's health
Ahuriri Pharmacy Pharmacist gives advice and helpful tips for men's health.
![Taradale Hōhepa Shop's new ‘heart re-starter' set to help the community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Taradale Hōhepa Shop's new ‘heart re-starter' set to help the community
The ‘heart re-starter’ is housed in a yellow, outdoor AED cabinet.
![Captain’s Corner play area takes off at Hawke's Bay Airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Captain’s Corner play area takes off at Hawke's Bay Airport
New playroom at the airport will give children something to do while waiting for flights.
![Busy November at CAN as the gallery celebrates its 10 birthday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Busy November at CAN as the gallery celebrates its 10 birthday
Creative Arts Napier is ready for a busy November as it celebrates 10 years.
![Napier Council gets city ready for big 150 birthday bash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Napier Council gets city ready for big 150 birthday bash
Napier City Council busy as they gear up for 150 year celebration.
![Bay Batucada only New Zealand drumming group to take part in ‘Drum for Health’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Bay Batucada only New Zealand drumming group to take part in ‘Drum for Health’
Bay Batucada takes part in global 'Drum for Health' campaign.
![Fourty years of stories and speeches celebrated at Pania Toastmasters' birthday bash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Fourty years of stories and speeches celebrated at Pania Toastmasters' birthday bash
One of Hawke's Bay's longest running Toastmasters turns 40 this year.
![How Hawke’s Bay rugby has defied the New Zealand sporting credit crunch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
How Hawke’s Bay rugby has defied the New Zealand sporting credit crunch
Inside the proud provincial rugby union defying player drain and credit crunch trends.
![Warhol and other pop culture artists fill the walls at CAN](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Warhol and other pop culture artists fill the walls at CAN
Andy Warhol fever hits the Creative Arts Napier gallery.
![Millions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sites](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Millions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sites
An award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.
![Magpies swap rugby boots for gumboots to help Hawke’s Bay community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Magpies swap rugby boots for gumboots to help Hawke’s Bay community
Rugby stars give back to the community that supports them so much.
![Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion
The region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.
![John Tarlton talks with Louise Ward about baring his soul by publishing old love poems](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=871)
John Tarlton talks with Louise Ward about baring his soul by publishing old love poems
'Writing love poetry is not for sissies.'