Hawke's Bay news

On The Up: Hawke’s Bay security guard shortage eased by MSD training initiative

'If he stays on the road that he’s on, he’s going to be with me for many years.'

Rotorua businesses rally to help Cebu family rebuild after deadly disasters

The family stayed in tents as their home was 'completely destroyed'.

Small Business: How No Ugly built a business on better drinks

Aaron Taylor talks to Tom Raynel about his 'functional beverage' company.

'You couldn't script it': NZ sailing photographer takes out global award

Two decades since taking a career leap, Suellen Hurling has been globally recognised.

Beamish fall photo up for World Athletics award

Three photos from 41 nations were shortlisted from 141 global submissions.

Emma Twigg wins world beach sprint gold to keep Olympic dream alive

Twigg, 38, reclaimed the world title by beating Austria's Magdalena Lobnig.

Teen running sensation Sam Ruthe bids for another record at schools champs in Hastings

Sam Ruthe could break a Hawke's Bay athlete's 36-year-old record.

Don Kennedy: My photo shows just how close to disaster Liam Lawson and F1 came

OPINION: 'The cheering of the crowd turned to sounds of horror behind me.'

2degrees: New Zealand's only telco with a verified emissions target

All Blacks Power Rankings: best players revealed

OCR decision looms: Will borrowers get relief?

Dollar cost averaging as an investment strategy - Mark Richardson talks personal finance

Underbelly TV house sells for over $2m

Buyers plan to refurbish the 1970s gem that's featured in countless shows and ads.

Have a butcher’s at this: Builder gives iconic South Island shop unbelievable makeover

He thought the project would be an easy one. He was wrong.

Construction king finally sells Bay of Islands lodge after slashing price by almost $2m

Waterfront trophy home has hosted countless celebrities.

'What are you doing living in my house?': Restaurant power couple selling their dream home

They fell in love with the waterfront home long before they stepped inside.

BYD Sealion 7 Premium extended review: sibling rivalry

The electric Sealion 7 has a plug-in hybrid sibling, the Sealion 6. But which is better?

Manthey kit turns Porsche 911 GT3 into an aero-heavy track weapon

The upgraded 911 GT3 lapped the Nurburgring 2.8 seconds faster than its predecessor.

Google’s Gemini AI assistant rolls into Android Auto

Google's newest AI assistant enables natural in-car voice interaction in Android Auto.

Mazda 6e pure-electric sedan confirmed for New Zealand in 2026

The rear-drive EV sedan is a joint-venture with China's Changan Automobile.

Tradie turns work carpark into community vegetable garden

Rick Harper’s Kerikeri carpark now holds dozens of thriving planter boxes.

‘Avoiding udder chaos’: Runaway cow causes stir in suburban streets

Locals used a car to help steer the animal safely into a nearby property.

'Most significant changes since 1989': Govt plan would scrap regional councillors in sweeping overhaul

Mayors would take over regional roles under the new proposal.

Urban oasis: Inside Ponsonby’s hidden community farm

Tucked in between Ponsonby and Herne Bay is the last place you’d expect to find a farm.

Military man Horatio Gordon Robley - a painter not a fighter: Te Hira Henderson

OPINION: Major-General Horatio Gordon Robley is known for his paintings of NZ war scenes.

Kiwi Olympians cycle 4500km across Africa to give free bikes to locals

Hamish Legarth and Nicole Shields biked through six African nations.

Nick Stewart: Don’t let your adviser’s retirement disrupt yours

OPINION: Your financial security is too important to leave to chance.

Baked Not Burnt: Medicinal cannabis cooking class comes to town

A new medicinal cannabis lounge is set to open this summer.