Hastings news
Community comes together to celebrate 150 years of local church
Local Havelock North Church looks back over the past 150 years of worship.
Local bookworms and writer get excited for upcoming festival
Popular authors set to take the stage at the Hawke's Bay Readers and Writers Festival.
Ross Shield teams parade in Waipukurau's main street
'This will be a fierce journey but also one of friendship.'
Popular Hawke's Bay artist puts on a meaningful exhibition at Hastings Art Gallery
Well-known New Zealand artist puts on a meaningful exhibition at Hastings Art Gallery.
Empowered choices about your body could make a difference in your 70s
A health and wellbeing expert talks about empowered choices for your future health.
Enforcement and education: Officials' message in the wake of sobering fatal crash statistics
Transport report reveals 'large proportion' of fatal and serious crashes in 50km/h areas.
Old unwanted pillows get new life sewn into them for reuse
Pre-loved pillows headed for the dump now have a new life and new home.
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Watch: Napier’s little-known kiwi creche and the 60 fluffy chicks that play there
One kiwi keeper says 'we pinch ourselves sometimes' being involved with the Napier creche.
Man who owns 45 homes on why he isn't lowering rents as interest rates drop
More than 50 people are applying for rentals in Hawke’s Bay when one becomes available.
Hawke’s Bay mayors push for higher Govt roading subsidy, warn cyclone repairs could take 20 years without it
Hawke's Bay mayors want a higher subsidy from the Government amid a $1b road recovery.
'In the mood to buy again': Rise in house sales as interest rates drop
Buyers 'in the mood to buy again' in Hawke’s Bay.
Make EIT standalone again: Hawke’s Bay mayors want region's polytech back in local hands for 2025
A workforce skilled by a well-run local polytechnic is needed more than ever, mayors say.
Air pollution ‘underestimated’ in Hawke’s Bay, new tech finds
A study reveals discrepancies between new and old monitors at sites across the region.
Rural News
Gisborne businesses' positive response to potential skilled worker residency changes
Immigration minister told work residency changes are on the right track.
Sir David Fagan talks shearing on The Country
Phil Duncan, Sir David Fagan, Hunter McGregor, Ruth Aickin.
'No safer than we were 18 months ago': Emergency reforms can't come soon enough for Hawke's Bay
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is calling for urgency from the Government in its overhaul.
Grim discovery: Horse euthanised after being found with suspected gunshot wound
The injured animal was found by bike riders.
Weedkiller deemed okay in NZ pulled off Australian shelves
'We haven’t taken this decision lightly and are exercising a high degree of caution.'
Too many unknowns - dam work delays justified
Tararua District Council told why work had been delayed.
Lifestyle news
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
Car news and advice
Uber Green to go 100% electric in New Zealand by 2025
Rideshare company already offers finance deals for drivers through BYD.
Angelina Jolie’s rare Ferrari 250 GT set for auction
Very valuable, but with 130k on the clock this Ferrari has also been used and enjoyed.
Mercedes-Benz teases next-gen electric vans
Brand promises significant differentiation between private and commercial models.
OneRoof property news
'Like winning Lotto': Homeowner doubles his money after intense auction battle
Two families went head-to-head for house in desirable Hamilton school zone.
Builder saved late father’s iconic ‘Stone House’ from demolition
Standout home in New Brighton was a 10-year "labour of love".
Another 50-point rate cut on the cards - the race to the bottom is just getting started
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
More local news
Free Active Ageing Expo in conjunction with International Day of the Older Persons
The Active Ageing expo has been planned for older persons and their families.
NZCT grants Clive Rugby and Sports Club $30k for new training gym
NZCT grants Clive Rugby and Sports Club $30K for an innovative training gym container.
Hastings designer selected for WOW finals for the 11th time
Hastings glass artist Keryn Whitney has been named as a World of Wearable Arts finalist.
How the coastal environment of home influences artist, Pip Davies
How natural surroundings influence Haumoana artist Pip Davies’s artwork.
Opinion: Why fitness should be about strength and self-love not looks
Hawke's Bay health and wellbeing expert Danielle Harper talks about self-love.
Local man to take part in Cancer Society’s ‘Walk For Hope’ for the 11th year
From cancer survivor to Cancer Society hero fundraising machine.
Hawke's Bay trail run is back blazing with charity partner Te Mata Park Trust
Entries are now open for Hawke’s Bay’s annu