Hawke's Bay news

On The Up: The Kiwi women's crew flying our flag on world champs podium

The crew was runners-up at the women's match racing world championships for a second year.

'My culture is a strength, not the climax of a joke': Teen finalist in global essay prize

Her diversity essay was selected from 63,000 entries, earning her an invitation to London.

On the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opens

Anthem of the Seas is coming for its maiden NZ voyage, and it's only making one stop.

Rugby injury left Teilah Ferguson blind – and opened a new chapter in life

The 25-year-old lost sight in her left eye after a tackle gone wrong in May.

Targa rally under way - destination Hawke’s Bay

It's the 30th anniversary, and more than 80 cars have hit the road in Pukekohe.

What’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?

Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.

Rugby injury left Teilah Ferguson blind – and opened a new chapter in life

The 25-year-old lost sight in her left eye after a tackle gone wrong in May.

Silver Ferns secure Taini Jamison Trophy

Grace Nweke starred with 60 goals to steer New Zealand to victory.

Farmers back lower methane targets, hail new beef-dairy hybrid calf

Media Insider: Simon Dallow preparing to step down as TVNZ 6pm newsreader

Herald NOW panel: the change in New Zealand politics and F1 girlfriends

Reive & Aldworth: What's next for Netball NZ and Liam Lawson?

Six60 stayed here: Balclutha host on band’s surprise Airbnb booking

Historic home for sale for $1.09m-plus.

Auckland couple selling the historic Hawke's Bay villa that changed their lives

Pair's restoration of Hawthorne House has brought joy to guests from around the world.

Bought for £530, now worth over $2m: Bach on Mangawhai's Golden Mile for sale

"Most of the old baches have been bought by rich dudes."

Love It or List It NZ home gets $1.045m price tag after zero bids

Family outgrew the show's stunning makeover of their Auckland bungalow.

GWM Haval H6 Ultra PHEV first drive: local(ised) hero

The Haval H6 PHEV packs a big battery and handling tuned by a former Holden handling hero.

The Lexus LS Concept is a six-wheel electric people mover

The new concept is a 6-wheeled people mover EV positioned as a successor to the LS sedan!

VW Tayron, MGU9, Audi A6 e-tron all scoop 5 stars

The latest round of ANCAP testing has seen a newcomers from VW, MG and Audi score highly.

We drive the BYD Atto 1 before it gets here!

BYD has announced the small Atto 1 city EV will come here, and we have already driven it!

South Island faces weekend deluge as heavy rain and wind warnings issued

Buller and Grey face 18 hours of heavy rain from Saturday midday.

Crowds and critters return for Gisborne’s 150th A&P Show

The Poverty Bay A&P Show is celebrating a milestone this year.

Veteran grower 'gobsmacked' to win Horticulture Bledisloe Cup

Andrew Fenton has spent 50 years growing kiwifruit and avocados in Te Puke.

Fight for control over NZ's biggest sheep meat exporter heats up ahead of vote

Alliance director Mark Wynne is confident the Dawn Meats deal will proceed.

‘I’m not there to be an ornament’: New HBRC councillor wants chair role

'They are the ones who should be hanging their heads,' she said of re-elected councillors.

Fireworks and food galore: What to expect at this year’s Hawke’s Bay Diwali

A pre-Diwali display at MTG Napier Museum will run on October 18-19.

New agreements reached in Wairoa flood-mitigation project

'Rebuild their lives': Spillway construction could start by end of year.

Waipawa goes quackers as Duck Day turns 30 with 2500 racers and more than $10,000 raised

Five motorised ducks made their debut, alongside 500 originals from 1994.