Martin has played 32 test matches for the Black Ferns and now works for the fire service.

Advocate says "being given the opportunity to work with animals is a huge gift".

Havelock North man Ray Mettrick received a Queen's Service Medal for services to cricket.

Ratima determined to "honour the honour" bestowed.

With a soft spot for Hawke's Bay, Richard Jeffery, ONZM, is now happy to call it home.

The awards were for service including to governance, animals, Maori, Pasifika and sport.

Service to Pacific community and governance earns Queen's Birthday Honours mention.

San Francisco is a city of art and splendour, writes Mike Yardley.

Toby Woollaston looks at the latest installment of the Ocean's franchise, Ocean's 8.

Errol Hantz, member of the Hastings Model Railway Club, now in their 60th year, talks about why others should share his love of the railway. They recently held a display at St Andrews Church hall, Hastings.

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Hawke's Bay over the next few days.

Events included two dinners, a midwinter Christmas party and cooking demonstrations.

Hawks succumb to Nelson Giants after emphatic win over Rams in double header on the road

Napier City Rovers are Central League leaders but someone forgot to tell Waterside Karori

The Wanderers deserved at least a point but, alas, they collected nothing against Stop Out

NOBM, Hastings, Taradale still unbeaten

Hawke's Bay gymnast Thomas Dew basks in silver glory but knows he could have done better

Six Hector's dolphins were spotted off the coast of Napier on Saturday morning.

Northern Spirit cricketer Natalie Dodd timely acquisition for Central Districts Hinds

Funnily enough, investment is an area where constant hard work won't pay dividends

Skiing all about sticking to your guns

Dealing with the effects of tech devices on some youth is the focus for Billy Harris.

Young dads behind bars visibly delighted with step to bond with kids

Aroz Gilbert, 25, died days before her op, which had been rescheduled with no explanation.

Central's jerseys will be auctioned after game.

Schools take different approaches to use electronic devices.

As a society we may need to adjust our thinking on what being social is - Netsafe.

Claude Davidson remembers spending plenty of time outdoors in his childhood.

Dave's Den has more than 8000 vehicles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Such initiatives will expose students to more opportunities