Central Hawke's Bay news

Commerce Commission dismisses farmers' complaint against banks

Competition watchdog says Net-Zero Banking Alliance isn't anti-competitive.

'Classrooms are so peaceful': School embraces wool carpet

“If I could, I’d like to have wool carpet throughout the entire school."

A cut above the rest: Top pruners found at Silver Secateur Awards

Annual event is a chance to thank pruners and give them 'a moment in the spotlight'.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: How green finance rules could hurt rural communities

OPINION: The vision is admirable, but more well-meaning than practical.

Is the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ the best cost-effective in-car entertainment?

Entertaining the kids on a long car trip can be a challenge, but not with this big tablet.

Dates confirmed for 2025 Starship Supercar Show

This year's event will feature more than $100 million worth of rare and exotic cars.

The “new Audi” turns 60: how one sedan rebooted the Four Rings

60 years ago Audi fired up its post-war comeback with a car that would reshape its future.

New Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake debuts as all-electric wagon

Mercedes' baby station wagon has gone all-electric for its latest incarnation.

Vandalised landmark for rent for $520 a year - why so cheap?

The building has been vacant since the once-popular pit-stop closed six years ago.

For sale again: Historic Herne Bay mansion that dropped $2m in price

Craigmore House could be bowled and replaced with townhouses.

The first-home buyer capitals of NZ - who’s taking advantage of 16% price falls?

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Expats pay over $10m for estate after negotiation with overseas owners

Buyers were on the hunt for something special in their childhood suburb of Torbay.

'Got up my nose': Florist told to stop playing tunes on phone while she works

'I pay the rent on this shop, I pay rates on this shop, and I can’t even play music.'

'Geriatric poverty': Outrage over Central Hawke’s Bay water rate hikes

Household rates could rise from $2500 to $7400 by 2035.

Matariki events in Hawke's Bay – a winter celebration and commemoration

What to do to and where to celebrate Matariki in Hawke's Bay.

Coldest morning of the year hits Hawke's Bay, just in time for Matariki

Don't worry, it's warming up now.

Belle of the ball: Shop owner gives away formal dresses and suits to high schoolers

Belle Ward didn't go to her school ball because she couldn't afford it.

Ex-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for them

The convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui.

A farming mother thought her sore leg was a sports injury - it was a potentially terminal cancer

Alicia Brough was fighting fit – now she is fighting for her life.

'I couldn't make it better': Brave 3-year-old's terminal cancer battle

Laura Taylor has 1420 beads of courage and turns 4 in July. That alone tells the story.

Woman put in a kennel, suffers miscarriage in meth-fuelled family violence ordeal

The woman also suffered wounds to the bone caused by her partner, Joel Leef.

'Pretty cold': Wet weather grips Hawke's Bay before sunny break

Showers and cold temperatures are expected in Hawke's Bay from Friday evening.

On The Up: Gown on the farm - teen fashions ball dress from feed sacks and baling twine

On The Up: Eve Hunter wanted to show the versatility of 'pre-loved farm waste'.

CHB music legend dies - reunion gig will go ahead

Sir Duke has been a fixture on the Hawke's Bay music scene for 50 years.

On the Up: An ode to the crews keeping the lights on through our worst weather

When you think ‘I’m glad I’m not at work’, that's when Hamish Weir is at his busiest.

2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay

'It’s looking like it’s going to become an industry that is not sustainable.'

Broken water main prompts water conservation in Waipukurau

The main broke near Coughlan Rd, affecting an unknown number of households.

'It’s all there to score big': Kiwi chasing heptathlon goals in Europe

Briana Stephenson is after 6000 points in a bid to compete in the world championships.

'Really cold temperatures': Wet, windy start to winter for Hawke’s Bay

'Break out the gloves and beanies:' Weekend set to chill the Bay.

'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut

'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'

Waipawa chef with global experience chooses Elephant Hill for his next menu

Conor Mertens has cooked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo.

CHB beaten by Wairarapa Bush in historic Tikokino match

Wairarapa Bush overran Central Hawke's Bay, scoring 40 points in the second half.