Pastures past: Where have all the lambs and wool gone?
"The lambing percentage and wool clip per head had fallen from 1966-67 onwards."
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'I was brought up with horses': New Huntsman for Maramarua Hunt
The Maramarua Hunt started in 1932 and is still going strong.
Lawyer who strangled girlfriend allowed to practise again under new name
'A criminal should not be permitted to defend other criminals, it's as simple as that.'
'Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sell
One was bought for $11,500. It's now worth more than $3 million.
From Blues to bliss: Chiefs blown away as 21-year drought ends
Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick as the Blues dominated the Chiefs from start to finish.
As it happened: Blues wipe the floor with Chiefs in final
All the action from Eden Park for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific final.
Police arrest teen and seize firearm after Puketapu incident
An 18-year-old man is set to appear in Napier District Court this week.
'Increased seismicity': More than 80 earthquakes recorded in Hawke’s Bay
The swarm of shallow but frequent tremors began on Tuesday.
Hillary Outdoors to open new outdoor programme in the Coromandel
Hillary Outdoors is expanding with a new facility in the Coromandel.
'Unwilling to comply': $15,000 added to luxury resort's mounting debt
Carrington Resort paid court-ordered $14,000 only when a bailiff showed up.
Stratford councillors decide on crossing locations
The current crossing in front of the town's glockenspiel will be removed.
'It is child abuse': Psychologist on missing Marokopa kids
Three children could suffer medical and psychological issues, expert warns.
The Chief set to step into the Super Rugby final spotlight
'We’re not going to skip a beat with Tyrone,' Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan says.
No action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closure
South Waikato District Council expects the track will reopen in November.
Premier Seddon a favourite target for pen and wit of caricaturists
'King Dick Abroad' narrated the rollicking adventures of Richard John Seddon
Top jumper The Cossack wins highest accolade from Hastings trainer
Round-up of the week's racing.
Sunk in 30 seconds: The man who answers boaties' call on the best way to prevent tragedy
There's one vital thing everyone on the water should do, but only 10% bother.
Phone news service operating for quarter of a century needs new volunteers
Those with a talent for talking are urged to put their name forward.
Historic Hawke’s Bay: The Blythe races at Eskdale Park
One example of an employer treating his workers well 100 years ago was Napier's Blythes.
‘My mum was a five-foot-nothing pocket rocket and I want to tell her story’
Winner of inaugural Rush Cottage Writers’ Residency wants to tell her mother's story.
Friends to foes: Coaches' friendship sets scene for Super Rugby final
Opposing coaches for the Super Rugby final share a friendship that dates back decades.
A century of Unison: Faraday Museum exhibition marks 100 years of electrical history
A free Live Day on June 29 will celebrate the power supplier's centenary.
Growing winter vegetables: A practical guide
From kale to carrots, growing your own veg is rewarding.
Post-Treaty settlement group expresses interest in buying 50% of Hawke’s Bay Airport
If purchase goes ahead it would make Mana Ahuriri Trust the airport's largest shareholder.
History lesson from one of Little Rock Nine rings a bell for today’s world
OPINION: Minnijean Brown recounted the harrowing ordeal the anti-segregation group faced.
'He’s a mongrel': Victims' families push back as killers of Kiwi women seek parole
The murders of two women by strangers rocked New Zealand.
Eastland Port's Robb named PRINZ Young Practitioner of the Year
'It’s a privilege to humanise the hard-working people behind the gates at the port.'
Wood build-up over two decades being removed from remote East Coast beach
Wood build-up over two decades being removed from remote East Coast beach.
Tairāwhiti women leading way in forestry safety
'That has to be a win for women and for our communities.'
Woman and teen accused of fatally driving over man in Te Puke after Christmas money row
A woman and teenager jointly face a murder charge in the High Court at Hamilton.
'Returns have never been worse': Avocado grower frustrated with industry
Allan Dickinson urges anyone considering planting avocados to think again.
'I’m just one of the boys': Northland woman leading the way in a man's world
'I was gobsmacked. I haven’t won anything in my whole entire life.'
'We’re sick to the eyeballs': Northland businesses angry with region's fragile infrastructure
Thursday's power cut was estimated to cost $60m in another blow to struggling businesses.