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Central Hawke's Bay news
A church with just four regular worshippers has held its last service - so now what?
The church sits 'quite regally on top of the hill' but few venture inside it.
In search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from Auckland
Huntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.
A life spent 'going towards things that everybody else is running away from'
Te Arohanui Cook is the first woman in a leadership role in brigade’s 110-year history.
CHB Pregnancy and Parenting Hub much more than just a physical space
'We want every mum to feel supported and empowered on their journey.'
Te Angiangi review gives oversight of progress
Te Angiangi Marine Reserve protects an area of the Central Hawke’s Bay coast.
Empowering women through hands-on car workshops: ‘Some have never popped the bonnet’
Melissa Hannan is a mechanic on a mission to teach women basic automotive maintenance.
'Huge impact': The farmer surrounded by pines on every side
'The pine trees are taking over - there is not much farmland left.'
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Central Hawke’s Bay theatre, hotel and a string of retail buildings deemed earthquake-prone
One building owner says it could mean significant changes along Waipukurau’s main street.
'Your record's smoked': Runner needs 'divine intervention' to keep his 36-year NZ record
Richard Potts ran an NZ schools 1500m record in 1989. It still stands, but for how long?
Innovation at MTG blends culture with interactive learning
OPINION: Five Films For Freedom screens LGBTGIA+ shorts from four countries.
‘Complete lack of understanding’: Govt's online casinos plan threatens sports funding
If you depend on gambling for funding, it creates a 'perverse incentive', Minister says.
Opinion: The hidden risks of delaying your estate planning
OPINION: Don’t wait for tomorrow to plan for what tomorrow brings, start today.
Colourful Captain Maurice Bower was ‘Napier’s high-salaried town clerk': Michael Fowler
OPINION: Captain Maurice Bower would prove to be Napier's most long-serving town clerk.
Rural News
‘Undermined the system’: Fisher fined for under-reporting catch by more than 2000kg
Daniel Lovell sold 1738kg more spat than reported in the 2021/22 year.
Rural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunch
The baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.
Hundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chase
Experts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.
Synlait returns to profit, beats forecast
Synlait has beaten its first-half earnings forecast after going into the red last year.
‘We won’t land bank’: Battle looms as council blocks new home zoning in Warkworth
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown opposes land plan as company heads to court.
‘Strong sense of confidence’: Kiwifruit industry eyes record harvest
The kiwifruit industry picked up last year and things are looking good for 2025.
Lifestyle news
Picky eating is in the genes - so how do you know if your child is a 'problem feeder'?
Rose Bertram knows exactly what it is like to clash with a picky eater at meal times.
Spreading joy: Sunflower field offers free blooms and happiness
Local businesses donated seeds and skills to support the community project.
'Wine with soul': Celebrating a father-and-daughter chenin blanc journey
Three Fates recently released its 2024 chenin blanc, a familial collaboration.
Car news and advice
This armoured Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a stealth fortress
Inkas Armored has converted the latest 250 Series into a full-scale mobile fortress.
Ayburn Classic in Central Otago: 'it will be one of the premiere reasons to come to Queenstown'
Around 5000 people visited the inaugural show last weekend.
Mercedes-Benz trials AI and humanoid robots at Berlin factory
Mercedes-Benz is turning one site into a proving ground for future carmaking.
OneRoof property news
What NZ’s ‘Batman’ penthouse ended up selling for - did it get the desired $10m?
West Auckland buyers snapped up the unusual apartment.
Mansion on elite street: Six times the size of an average house but it will cost you $20m-plus
"This is what every wealthy Kiwi thinks of when they think of the dream property."
Recession’s over - so will Kiwis buy an extra 10,000 homes this year?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
More local news
Rowland Smith warms up for Golden Shears with Hawke's Bay win
“They would have jumped a bit when they saw him turn up,” said one woolshed veteran.
Rescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open day
The event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.
‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’
Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.
'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighter
The warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.
Hawke’s Bay Tourism secures its $1m lifeline
Napier City Council is backing $450k in funding for Hawke’s Bay Tourism's lifeline.
Waipukurau’s water turned off for five hours: ‘Our community is always at risk’
Mayor Alex Walker says shutdown showed tough call to invest more is the right one.
‘It broke my heart’: Firefighter’s emotional encounter with child trapped in house by floodwaters
'We weren’t leaving you darling, we were waiting here for you.'
'Don’t steal my fish': Orca battle fishermen who hooked massive competition tuna
'Some orca have clearly learned that fishing lines can equate to an easy meal.'
'It wasn't about me any more': Former student honours legacy of beloved teacher with terminal cancer
One message he wants to share through the doco is for men to be proactive with health.
Claim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problems
A departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.
‘Can’t comprehend it': The Pākōwhai pilots
'It looked like a tidal wave had come down.'
The 'scars' of Cyclone Gabrielle could linger on hillsides for decades
'Chances are that it’s going to take decades to 100 years, if at all, to patch up.'
'Timing was perfect': More than $10m from special cyclone Lotto draw now allocated
The largest grant given out in Hawke's Bay was $130,000 to shift an ablution block.
Hawks head south to play in Waipukurau
Central Hawke’s Bay basketball fans get a front-row seat to the Hawks action.
Champions of Kahungunu celebrated
The evening acknowledged Kahungunu's champions.