Hastings news
Flaxmere College take out first place and bragging rights at 2024 NZ Defence Force Academy Challenge
Flaxmere College Service Academy wins big inter-academy challenge for the first time.
40 years of 'lost' poetry compiled into one book
Poetry is not for everyone, but Bruce Bisset's book of poems will get everyone thinking.
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.
Pacific communities connect through art at Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga – Hastings Art Gallery
Their work explored the relationship between the human body and soil.
'Year-round, rain or shine': World class facility hosting NZ Men's A squad
Unique 'glasshouse' cricket pitches offer world class training.
Premium
'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.
Hawke’s Bay hairdressing queen retires after 56 years in industry
'She told me I had too many brains to be a hairdresser. I decided to prove her wrong.'
The $225,000 job that's sat empty for nine months
Are you thinking of a change in career?
Living in a house packed to the rafters with comics: 'I'm trying to preserve them for as long as I can'
'It’s not the money for me; it’s the art and the feel of the things.'
Rural News
Arran Farm raw milk recalled due to possible presence of Campylobacter
The milk was sold through a vending machine at Arran Farm Milk Shop in Feilding.
The Country: Winston Peters on Parliament standards
Winston Peters, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell.
Education changes: Area schools ‘copping it from all directions’
North Canterbury area schools (Years 1 to 13) say they're struggling to keep up.
Farmers push for rural ward in South Wairarapa
South Wairarapa farmers say rural and urban interests can be worlds apart.
'Crash 4, Crash 4': Colleague's final moments with man crushed in conveyor belt
The fertiliser company admits it failed to ensure workers' safety.
Final day at Māori Land Court for Marine and Coastal Act applications.
Māori Land Court hears evidence of Marine Coastal Applications.
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 & advice
We need this Toyota Hilux Champ motorhome in NZ
Toyota's low-cost ute for the ASEAN markets gets a cool campervan makeover.
Lando Norris tackles Silverstone in a life-size Lego Technic McLaren P1
Watch the F1 star drive a car made of more than 300,000 Lego pieces!
BYD Sealion 6 achieves five-star ANCAP safety rating
BYD's newest local offering scored top marks in crash testing.
OneRoof property news
Tony Alexander: Why do Kiwi houses cost nine times the average income?
It's best to forget the housing market of the 80s and 90s.
Block NZ judge: 'I’d be very surprised if The Block returns. Actually, I don’t think it will'
Reality TV show's demise is a "shame" but not a surprise.
Four neighbouring homes up for grabs at the beach
They used to be part of Whitianga backpacker lodge.
More local news
34-year-old Havelock North High School special needs facility gets big upgrade
Havelock North High School has opened a new, state-of-the-art special needs building.
150-year-old Frimley Park poplar gets new life as playground flock
150-year-old Frimley poplar tree brought back to life as part of new playground feature.
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake gives Hawke’s Bay a light shake
Close to 1000 people reported feeling the quake.
Hastings gallery investing in creation of new artwork
The gallery's support has enabled the artists to focus more energy on their practices.
Sandra Hazlehurst: 'We are working hard to identify cost savings'
All councils across the country are contending with ongoing high inflation.
Havelock North's very own murder mystery novel
Wardini Books' owners have penned a murder mystery novel titled 'The Bookshop Detectives'.
'Open to the world': Sellout crowds expected at world-first te reo festival in Hastings
The first-of-its-kind festival is set to champion Māori language and industry.
New Flaxmere streets named after three local heroes
The new streets in Flaxmere have been opened as housing groundwork is completed.
Waipukurau solo pup joins abandoned Flaxmere litter of six's pack
A pack of six puppies found dumped in a bag have found a seventh member at the SPCA.
Two trophies up for grabs at Harcourts HB Women’s Tri
This women-only event has been specifically designed for first-timers
Air Force medic finds dream job with Hawke's Bay Helicopter Rescue
A local woman returns home from the Air Force to join the team in her dream job.
Art installation shows that dirt is more than just dirt
Learn the story behind Kelekele Mo’ui (Living Soil) by artist Kalisolaite ‘Uhila.
Meet and greet with award-winning romance authors in Hastings
Have your 'meet cute' with award-winning romance authors at Hastings Library.
Big bucks raised at Bunnings motor neurone disease fundraiser
A classic Bunnings sausage sizzle draws in the crowd in support of motor neurone disease.
Havelock North High School students draw women they admire, respect or aspire to be like
Hastings Art Gallery educators take over a Havelock North High social studies class.