Hawke's Bay news

On The Up: East Coast kaimirimiri hope to attract international event to NZ after overseas success

Te Kura Atuatiratanga came away with a silver and top 10 placement in Denmark.

Is this the toastie capital of NZ? City has two cafes in competition finals

Head judge Kerry Tyack said having two finalists from one city was impressive.

Tauranga to host triathlon world championship final

The events are expected to attract more than 6000 international visitors.

On The Up: The model footballer striking poses on and off the pitch

Meet the Kiwi footballer who has been a fashion model on both sides of the Tasman.

On The Up: The model footballer striking poses on and off the pitch

Meet the Kiwi footballer who has been a fashion model on both sides of the Tasman.

Ranfurly Shield journey holds key to provincial pride

The journey to the Ranfurly Shield starts at New Plymouth.

Napier City Rovers’ National League hopes rest on four key matches

The Bill Robertson-coached team sits in fifth place on the points table.

Tactix beat Mystics to win maiden ANZ Premiership title

A strong first quarter from the Tactix saw them lead the entire ANZ Premiership final.

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Savour every last drop: Viva's third annual wine awards

Unemployment tipped to hit nine-year high as labour market weakens

Should pay off your mortgage or invest in the share market?

Bargain on billionaire’s row? House next to ZURU mansion for sale for first time in 90 years

Property on rich-lister street has an RV of $5.55m.

Childhood home of Kiwi gumboot legend Fred Dagg for sale

Comedian John Clarke spent his formative years in Palmerston North bungalow.

‘Only his dog survived’ - Fire victim selling remains of Auckland home for $1 reserve

The 67-year-old was made homeless after his house burned down.

Iconic pub will re-open one way or another after dropping $700K in price

The Hurunui Hotel is for sale for $995,000 but owner has a plan B.

NZ Government moves to abolish petrol tax, replaced with Road User Charges for all

New RUC system will be entirely digital, so no more visits to the Post Office.

Mazda CX-3 SP20 extended review: car of the decade

How did our 2015 COTY, the Mazda CX-3, fare as a 2025-model extended-review car?

Women’s World Car of the Year: delegation travels to South Korea to present the award

Kiwi-founded WWCOTY chose Hyundai Santa Fe as its top vehicle for 2025.

NZ new-vehicle sales July: more confidence, not champagne time just yet

New SUV makes a big impression, and Ford Ranger ousts Toyota RAV4 year-to-date.

Why new US tariffs could be a turning point for NZ trade policy

A 15% tariff on NZ imports to the US starts tomorrow.

Why whole milk powder's price surge signals a strong dairy season

Butter prices fell 3.8% to US$7214/tonne, easing from May's peak of US$7992.

Are NZ shoppers hungry for genetically-modified foods?

Gene-edited food won’t need a GM label if no new DNA was introduced during its production.

'Woody's in the garden again': Blind pig's gate-opening antics

Blind kunekune learned to open an electric gate. Neighbourhood visits ensued.

NCEA performance: See how every high school ranks as Govt scraps qualification

Explore the key achievement trends in our interactive.

Record-breaking win: Hawke's Bay brewery shines with three top trophies

Brave Brewing Co won three of 18 categories at the beer awards.

Five injured, one critically, in Hawke's Bay crash - two cut from vehicle

Motorists are being told to avoid a part of Clive after the two-vehicle crash.

Family plan hīkoi as they seek justice for slain Napier teenager

Police say they are making "good progress" more than two months on from the tragedy.