Hawke's Bay news

Hastings couple changing community with free fitness classes

'Give me 100 people each session, I want to be challenged,' says Nane Araia.

On The Up: Weet-Bix, Milo and mana in Tokoroa

Student volunteers serve breakfast to dozens before classes begin each morning.

‘It’s been pretty crazy’: Teen band’s whirlwind year of gigs and glory

The Kerikeri High School band formed only last summer before hitting big stages.

No longer stuck in the '90s: Renovated youth hub reopens

The youth-led redesign delivers gaming zones, quiet spaces and wraparound services.

Silver Ferns secure Taini Jamison Trophy

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

Battle of the Bays heroes retain starting jerseys as Magpies ring the changes

Five changes in the starting lineup as Magpies chase win over Taranaki.

'Best kick in the world': Willis on awkward moment watching Beamish world title run

The win follows his dramatic fall and recovery in the heats just two days ago.

Watch: Beamish storms home to win world steeplechase title

The win follows his dramatic fall and recovery in the heats just two days ago.

New report warns hundreds of thousands of homes are in flood‑prone zones

Sports Panel with Cam McMillan and Michael Burgess

Reserve Bank looked through inflation risks, plus LNG terminal plans and firm busted misusing AI

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the big OCR cut

Queenstown icon for sale for $60m - only a handful of Kiwis can afford this

Cecil Peak Station up for grabs for the first time in over 30 years.

Rich-listers selling their Herne Bay mansions - will they break the $50m ceiling?

Waterfront trophy homes in the running to set new house price record.

Tony Alexander: What the 50-point OCR drop means for mortgages and house prices

Growing pressure on the Reserve Bank to kickstart the economy.

Renowned artist selling the 'spooky' pub she bought sight unseen - 'it was calling me'

Taranaki icon looking for a new owner after colourful makeover.

GWM will debut its new 3.0-litre turbo diesel in Australia

GWM is looking to take the fight right to Toyota and Ford in the ute and SUV segments.

Jaguar F-Pace 90th Anniversary Edition quick review: not with a bang

This is as much a farewell to the F-Pace as it is a celebration.

KGM confirms Torres hybrid with BYD Blade battery for New Zealand

Torres focus was on EV, now it's all about full hybrid. But always with help from BYD.

Marcus Armstrong to race with dad Rick at South Island Endurance Series

The younger Armstrong swaps IndyCar circuits for Central Otago asphalt in October.

Caulerpa infestations dying back but threat of marine takeover still real

At Omakiwi Cove, caulerpa biomass dropped 95–100% within three weeks.

AgResearch's GE animal trials under scrutiny

Genetic technologies opponent, not-for-profit GE-Free NZ questioned ethics of past trials.

No long-term hangover after wine spill into Napier’s Ahuriri Estuary

After three days of monitoring, there was no lasting environmental harm found.

The Country: Coping with grief with farmer Ele Ludemann

Christopher Luxon, Ele Ludemann, Matt Bolger, and Nicola Eccleton.

Wi-Fi to induction stoves: Radioactive letters to Rutherford help illuminate his true legacy

Not just the atom: historian sets out to explore a Kiwi legend's overlooked achievements.

Rustic vision: Mahia farmer’s 35-year labour inspires new book

The book features six distinctive homes from Omaha to Glenorchy.

Knife plot: Muslim leaders say it was 'sheer good luck' the attack was intercepted

The DIA unit that tracks digital extremism faces staff cuts - despite rising threats.

Hawke’s Bay city could get near 30C on Friday as warm winds move in

The temperature is set to soar.