PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily on why kids should never be banned from farm work: 'It empowers them'Firewood, pest control, raising stock - Lewis, 14, and sister Esther, 12, do it all.06 Aug 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Perfect addition': Craft beer joins Hawke's Bay wine festivalCraft beer joins celebration of finest wine and food at Harvest Hawke's Bay.01 Aug 12:30 AM
New Zealand'You never know when your last game might happen': BCITO connects sport and tradesThe BCITO connects athletes with apprenticeships for career starts and transitions.30 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'So many emotions': Star shooter Ellie Bird on ANZ Premiership triumph and why she’d say 'no' to Silver Ferns28 Jul 04:02 AM
New ZealandNesting dotterels kept safe from large gravel extractions in the Waipawa RiverNesting right in the middle of the Tikokino work site, their four nests were undisturbed.01 Jul 11:59 PM
New Zealand'Felt right across the district': Police name victim of fatal railway track crash'Amberlee was part of our Pukeora Family and will be missed by all of us here.' 01 Jul 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConstruction to start on first of three solar farms next to small Hawke's Bay townWork on the first of three proposed solar farms near the town will begin soon.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil votes to trial opening Splash Planet next winter - without the poolsIt'll run at a reduced entry price, with no pools open.27 Jun 03:04 AM
New Zealand'Locals supporting locals': Rural ambulance efforts recognised They provide 24/7 coverage, handling emergencies from crashes to cardiac arrests.25 Jun 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Got up my nose': Florist told to stop playing tunes on phone while she works'I pay the rent on this shop, I pay rates on this shop, and I can’t even play music.'24 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandColdest morning of the year hits Hawke's Bay, just in time for MatarikiDon't worry, it's warming up now.19 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandBelle of the ball: Shop owner gives away formal dresses and suits to high schoolersBelle Ward didn't go to her school ball because she couldn't afford it.18 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandEx-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for themThe convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui. 18 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandA farming mother thought her sore leg was a sports injury - it was a potentially terminal cancerAlicia Brough was fighting fit – now she is fighting for her life. 16 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I couldn't make it better': Brave 3-year-old's terminal cancer battleLaura Taylor has 1420 beads of courage and turns 4 in July. That alone tells the story.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWoman put in a kennel, suffers miscarriage in meth-fuelled family violence ordealThe woman also suffered wounds to the bone caused by her partner, Joel Leef.13 Jun 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Pretty cold': Wet weather grips Hawke's Bay before sunny breakShowers and cold temperatures are expected in Hawke's Bay from Friday evening.13 Jun 12:52 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Gown on the farm - teen fashions ball dress from feed sacks and baling twineOn The Up: Eve Hunter wanted to show the versatility of 'pre-loved farm waste'.12 Jun 01:55 AM
New ZealandOn the Up: An ode to the crews keeping the lights on through our worst weatherWhen you think ‘I’m glad I’m not at work’, that's when Hamish Weir is at his busiest.09 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay'It’s looking like it’s going to become an industry that is not sustainable.'08 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Really cold temperatures': Wet, windy start to winter for Hawke’s Bay'Break out the gloves and beanies:' Weekend set to chill the Bay.04 Jun 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'03 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaipawa chef with global experience chooses Elephant Hill for his next menuConor Mertens has cooked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo.03 Jun 05:45 PM
New Zealand'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community stapleA restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.28 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWith his late nephew's photo on his back, nothing could stop Mark Bean scaling the Sky Tower'He was a really neat kid, had a heart of gold, and he would've had a pretty good future.'26 May 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Most significant thing I'll ever do': The photo sessions capturing memories for bereaved familiesWhen Jackie Lowry is called to Hawke's Bay Hospital she knows it won't be a normal shoot.21 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic loss': Talented teen rugby player killed in crash mourned'Rhys was a skilled sportsman and an exceptional young individual.'20 May 04:27 AM
