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.'

ANZ responds to OCR drop

InternetNZ Tim Johnson: Why NZ firms aren't online

'Social Impact Bonds': Should NZ pay only for proven social outcomes?

Eden Park ‘in decline’, needs more events

Ex-Auckland mayor selling his Queenstown masterpiece for over $8m

Hubbard and his wife Diana reveal the unlikely origins of their award-winning home.

Coffee baron offloads Havana HQ - ‘I want new experiences’

Geoff Marsland has fond memories of his very own "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".

Waterfront icon back on market for $2m-plus

Architect's West Harbour creation relisted after tough selling year.

Tony Alexander: What the OCR drop to 2.25% means for mortgages and house prices in 2026

The Reserve Bank has cut the cash rate a whopping two percentage points this year.

Nissan Navara first drive: face value

We get a very early, very brief taste of the new Nissan Navara at its global reveal!

AMG taps Brad Pitt as electric GT 4-door coupe breaks cover in Vegas

Pitt teamed up with F1 driver George Russell for a high-energy stunt.

Gordon Murray’s S1 LM is the most expensive new car ever sold at auction. But how much?

Ultra-exclusive supercar is one of just five to be made. And retro-cool!

Ultimate BEV guide for 2025: every pure-electric car and SUV, ordered by price.

UPDATED: Including new Dongfeng Box, Cupra Tavascan and Ford Mustang Mach-E.

'Morally and legally unacceptable': Farmers fined after cow skinned alive on livestream

The farmers each received fines of $2000 for breaching animal welfare laws.

The Country: Geoff Ross on turning on-farm scrub into income

Nigel Woodhead, Geoff Ross, Mark de Lautour, Chris Russell and Greg Menzies.

Cowboy culture rides high as Hawke’s Bay hosts action-packed rodeo

Rodeo club is ready for an expected 7000 people to descend on Hastings showgrounds.

'Everyone loves it': TV comeback for sheep dog trials

'The biggest crowd that watches any of our sports events watches the sheep dog trials.'

Sure to rise: Napier man crowned NZ’s best young bread maker

James Berge will head to Europe on a $15,000 research grant and trip as a reward.

Opinion: NZ's justice system is shaped to increase the billable hours of lawyers

OPINION: Few can afford to go to court, so why not expand the Disputes Tribunal?

Editorial: The important message from police for victims of sexual abuse

OPINION: Roughly 30,000 Hawke's Bay women have suffered sexual violence in their lives.

School lunches: Inside a Mahia kitchen praised by David Seymour and a Gisborne service going strong six years

Gisborne's Y-Kai service provides 1500 school lunches each day