Hawke's Bay news

'May as well make it a big one': Kiwi Olympians off on epic 4500km African charity ride

Their journey starts in Uganda and ends in Zimbabwe, crossing five countries.

'Speechless': Woman's lost engagement ring miraculously found with stranger's help

Diana lost her treasured ring while collecting water samples in the Waiuku mudflats.

Locker Room: Grace Brooker's journey to AFLW with Essendon

Grace Brooker returned from a 2021 patella tendon rupture to join Essendon.

In Vogue: How a self-taught hobby became a globally sought-after business

Michaela McBride started her business 10 years ago.

'May as well make it a big one': Kiwi Olympians off on epic 4500km African charity ride

Their journey starts in Uganda and ends in Zimbabwe, crossing five countries.

Taradale scupper Pirates to continue club rugby reign

The Mighty Maroons send 'Red' off in style.

‘Give it our all’: How Napier City Rovers' season hangs on crucial matches ahead

Winning run needed for Napier City Rovers to secure National League spot.

Hawke’s Bay Magpies land another Super Rugby star for upcoming NPC campaign

The Magpies are assembling an impressive squad for the 2025 NPC season.

Naturists Federation react to the controversial nude Lotto ad

Public Trust spreading a message of good will

Lorna Riley talks micro cruising, European airports and Fiji reefs with Ryan

'It's outrageous' - Herald NOW's panel on sentence lengths and the cost of funerals

Like Queenstown but 'normal': tiny lakeside town where houses are cheaper and buyers pay in cash

Gateway to Fiordland is attracting strong interest from Aucklanders and Aussies.

$1m buyers crazy for Hare Krishna barn with cars in the lounge - 'my busiest open home in three years'

Stunning Bay of Plenty home used to be a Hare Krishna workshop.

Homeowners taking out low-interest green loans warned on break fees and rate hooks

Applicants are ditching the Teslas for solar panels and double-glazing.

Villa on Auckland's Medical Mile sells for more than $4m

The vendor bought the property 30 years ago for $800,000.

The best double cab utes under $50k

Want a double cab ute on a budget? Here are the five best picks for less than $50k.

Maserati MCPura roars into Goodwood as new halo supercar

New model is described as a purer, more intense evolution of the MC20.

Ultimate hybrid guide 2025: every petrol-electric car and SUV in New Zealand

This year is all about hybrids and we're all over it! Check out our buying guide.

Lamborghini Temerario GT3 breaks cover as factory-built race weapon

Twin-turbo and no hybrid tech in sight.

Go fishing with Scott Barrett and Kaiwaka Clothing

You and a mate could be part of a fishing trip with Kaiwaka Ambassador, Scott Barrett.

'Yellow gold' with Mark de Lautour on The Country

Damien O'Connor, Kate Acland, Todd Clark, and Mark de Lautour.

Forestry leader says Tasman hit by growing trees – not slash

Locals across Tasman say the flood damage has been worsened by forestry slash.

Motueka farmer describes moment his wife got swept away in floodwaters

The couple were trying to move their horses to higher ground.

John Jenkins: Empire State another jumper on the rise

OPINION: Empire State settled in the midfield, before improving quickly.

Kiwis’ burnt barbecues sparked legendary Hawke’s Bay cooking class: Michael Fowler

OPINION: Chef astonished at culture of excessive buffet eating in New Zealand.

Nick Stewart: Time’s illusion a wake-up call for high achievers

OPINION: Time is perhaps the most dangerous illusion we carry.

Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Napier’s McLean Park to host 3 finals

Two Māori All Blacks to play in Maddison Trophy final.