Hawke's Bay news
Is rent ‘dead money? Nick Stewart
OPINION: What’s the opportunity cost of all that time and mental energy?
'Small token of gratitude': $30k council Christmas breakfast explained
The staff Christmas breakfast for 612 employees cost $29,508.91.
'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple
“We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us with potting up seedlings & planting out."
'My heart goes out': Cafe feeds homeless with pay it forward meals
Each week on Koha Monday the cafe offers free meals, funded by a 'pay it forward' system.
On The Up: No mercy – four mothers take on daughters in football match
The teams were almost neck-and-neck on the table – there were other scores to settle too.
Wyn Drabble: Spotlight on indicating and other driving ills
OPINION: Tailgating leaves no room for error.
'I will never forgive you': Young mum's words to brother-in-law who abused her for years
The man has now been jailed and will be deported upon his release.
Smoke or fog? Former chairman fumes at council's pollution doubt
The council said it found little evidence for his orchard burnoff claims.
New Zealand news
'I will forever hate you': Victims' torment after 'friend' sexually abused them as boys
Glen Wright continues to deny the offending and claims the victims conspired against him.
Coconuts and meth: The story behind NZ's largest pseudoephedrine prosecution
Judge dismissed businessman's claim that he'd never heard of NZ's drug trade.
Police seek witnesses to Rotorua hit-and-run
A critically injured pedestrian was taken to hospital.
Watch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
Behind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.
On The Up: Gown on the farm - teen fashions ball dress from feed sacks and baling twine
On The Up: Eve Hunter wanted to show the versatility of 'pre-loved farm waste'.
The race for Wairoa: Long-serving deputy taking on mayor for top job
Deputy Mayor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare has had five terms – now she wants the top job.
Premium
The Cossack ready to resume from where he left off
OPINION: Future put in doubt but horse is now ready to show his jumping prowess again.
The trust, the individuals and the interns - the volunteers who make MTG tick: Laura Vodanovich
OPINION: Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust is kaitiaki of the collection.
Is rent ‘dead money? Nick Stewart
OPINION: What’s the opportunity cost of all that time and mental energy?
His red-zoned home didn't flood – a broken election promise could hamper his fight to return
People who 'haven't been able to move on' are being hurt by Govt decision, advocate says.
‘Ten pound pom’ Peter Hewitson a fiery Napier success: Michael Fowler
OPINION: After World War II both Australia and New Zealand faced labour-shortage crises.
The addicts outside the stores: Threats, smashings and smeared faeces
'I was told my family could find my body wrapped in a blanket.'
Hawke's Bay top teen bands ready to make national waves
'There were many other great bands, I’m happy we won,' singer says of Rockquest success.
'This is not a drill': Napier chosen for cruise industry rethink
Cruise numbers will drop 40% next summer. So what is the solution?
Hawke's Bay Today videos
Watch solo-duo winner Heaps Moore performing at the Hawkes Bay Smokefree Rockquest Regional Final
The solo-duo winner was Heaps Moore, interpreted by Lily Moore and Thomas Heaps from Havelock North High School.
Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway opens to motorists
Watch as the first motorists travel the new highway on opening day. Video / NZTA
Hastings District Council's Māori ward social media videos
Hastings Deputy Mayor Tania Kerr and Takitimu Māori ward councilor Ana Apatu talking about Māori wards. Video / Hastings District Council
Tihei Kahungunu
Tihei: Takiwātanga Wānanga held to support iwi-led approach
Takiwātanga, the Māori word for autism, is a mana-enhancing term.
Tihei: Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri celebrates 30 years
"Here we are, a jewel 30 years later, still serving the community.'
Rural news
Why every garden needs a persimmon tree
Opinion: Even if you don't like persimmons, the tree can be a real talking piece.
Farming, science and family through the generations
Gordon Stephenson’s family have embraced inquiry-based learning in their farming.
'Not suitable for high speeds': Rural roads in the 1930s
Roads were built for traffic, "consisting largely of slow-moving horse-drawn vehicles".
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
Are new car smells toxic? What you should know before buying
Behind that plasticky, leather-adjacent aroma lies a complex cocktail.
Mazda CX-3 SP20 long-term test: paper trail
It's time for our annual long-term car team task.
Fieldays 2025: 10 things for car people to check out
It's an electric ute showdown (among other things) at Fieldays this year.
More Hawke's Bay news
'Be like John': Businessman's five years with a brain tumour and what it's taught him
O'Sullivan was told only 10% of people with his brain tumour live longer than nine months.
CHB music legend dies - reunion gig will go ahead
Sir Duke has been a fixture on the Hawke's Bay music scene for 50 years.
On The Up: Father-son Chatham Cup magic remembered as crunch knockout match looms
Meet the younger member of a special Chatham Cup family dynasty.
Whiff of cannabis during traffic stop leads to drugs convictions for young mum
The 22-year-old mother of three came to court prepared to go to prison.
16yo accepted as volunteer firefighter, puts out his first flames alongside dad
It’s rare to be accepted at just 16, but Tyler Parkinson's waited his whole life for this.
Watch: Police probe after 'distressing' footage emerges of youths hurling baby goat to death
A group of snapback cap-wearing youths holler and squeal with delight in the video.