New ZealandFrom shearer to doctor: A remarkable career change pays offThe former shearer began medical retraining at age 27.08 Dec 09:04 PM
Sport1609km in the open ocean: Kiwi swimmer's bold new challenge for a cause'This next mission will push me to my limits,' the 35-year-old marathon swimmer said. 08 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Bark to match the bite with Howler HotdogsJo Williamson talks to Tom Raynel about her small business Howler Hotdogs.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudents turn garages into 'cookie factories' to boost Christmas Cheer AppealLast year, over 400 buckets were donated to Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer Appeal. 06 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.06 Dec 02:19 AM
New Zealand‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routine05 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'We just built slowly': Napier athlete off to national Special Olympics after massive lifts04 Dec 05:00 PM
Black FernsBig stage for Whangārei as Black Ferns lock in 2026 France showdownThe Whangārei test in October 2026 is expected to draw a big crowd.04 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZ schools athletics champs records being broken even before the games beginThere'll be a record 259 schools, with 1168 athletes and temperatures of 30C or more.02 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘A blessing’: Scooter surprise puts Whangārei’s favourite busker back in tuneThe 66-year-old busker was twice hit by cars while riding his scooter.01 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Year 6s leave a legacy in wood at Clive School'To see their confidence grow as they learned new skills has been incredibly rewarding.'30 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSlip, slidin' away: Giant waterslides hit Rotorua for summerRotorua riders would have the option of a 150m or 90m slide.28 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVolunteers treat 500 patients on three-week Tanzania mission: ‘We have no idea how lucky we are’ Dr Peter Culham joined a Hawke’s Bay team treating 500 patients in Tanzania.27 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Make your own’: Family opens pounamu carving studio in centre of NapierA Napier family has opened a pounamu shop where people can carve their own.27 Nov 04:55 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Hawke’s Bay security guard shortage eased by MSD training initiative'If he stays on the road that he’s on, he’s going to be with me for many years.'25 Nov 12:54 AM
New ZealandRotorua businesses rally to help Cebu family rebuild after deadly disastersThe family stayed in tents as their home was 'completely destroyed'. 23 Nov 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: How No Ugly built a business on better drinksAaron Taylor talks to Tom Raynel about his 'functional beverage' company.23 Nov 04:00 PM
Sailing'You couldn't script it': NZ sailing photographer takes out global awardTwo decades since taking a career leap, Suellen Hurling has been globally recognised.22 Nov 01:39 AM
New Zealand‘A huge honour’: Rotorua Dux award inspired by Māori trailblazerTrophy honouring scholar Mākereti Papakura won by student who aims to make a difference.21 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi Olympians cycle 4500km across Africa to give free bikes to localsHamish Legarth and Nicole Shields biked through six African nations.21 Nov 05:00 PM
CricketWānaka teen in awe after smashing double ton, five-for in club cricket matchSam Harper scored an unbeaten 233 before taking five wickets with the ball.18 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We changed that boy’s life': Hawke's Bay's neurodivergent classroom furniture goes global'We met with some schools and asked what their biggest challenges were.'18 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Piq aims to reshape how Kiwis drink their daily coffeeUniversity student Amber Scott talks to Tom Raynel about her coffee additive start-up Piq.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe dementia facility with a grocery store and its own 'village money''What's happening in the community can happen here too.'15 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLife advice from Nola and Nola - both turning 100 in the same weekBoth live in Hawke's Bay and remember the earthquake that upended their lives.14 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua gains $4.5m boost for international tourism driveThe funds come from round two of the Government’s $70m Major Events and Tourism package.14 Nov 04:09 AM
New ZealandHow a community kept Mitai Māori Village open after a devastating blazeThirteen hours after the blaze, the village reopened to visitors.14 Nov 03:00 AM
SportWellington school to represent NZ at NFL Flag Football Championships: On The UpHutt Intermediate School beat Te Atatū to book their ticket to San Francisco in 2026.11 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandMountain biking 'horror stories' inspire teen inventor's winning prototypeMountain biking was the leading cause of sports-related spinal injuries last year.11 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand$700k facility opens to support new mothers in Hawke's BayThe new building will even offer sleep rooms for babies.10 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandLarge unexpected turnout for city's first adaptive triathlonThe event was designed for children with physical and intellectual disabilities. 10 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: From loss to legacy – the story behind footwear label BronwynThe brand is named after the founder's late mother, who inspired its creation.09 Nov 08:00 PM
