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On The Up

On The Up: New night walk to help keep hospice care free in Hawke’s Bay
New Zealand

On The Up: New night walk to help keep hospice care free in Hawke’s Bay

The 'Glow Orange' event supports care for up to 258 families needing hospice help daily.

22 Apr 01:36 AM
New Zealand

The Napier club out to bring light to the blues

The Hawke's Bay Blues Club launches at Paisley Stage on Wednesday, May 6.

21 Apr 11:14 PM
New Zealand

From grief to glow: Fairy launches dance classes to boost women's body confidence

'If I can help one lady feel more confident about herself, then I feel I’m doing right.'

21 Apr 06:00 PM

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‘We’re here to help you’: The woman offering free haircuts
Christchurch

‘We’re here to help you’: The woman offering free haircuts

Melissa Aitken now wants to expand her services nationwide.

21 Apr 05:00 PM
On The Up: Auckland teacher celebrated for helping kids in sport
Rugby

On The Up: Auckland teacher celebrated for helping kids in sport

Piuti Iakopo received the award with some of her students and Blues players in attendance.

20 Apr 10:01 PM
Historic scout camp rebuild poised after $140k grant following Cyclone Gabrielle devastation
New Zealand

Historic scout camp rebuild poised after $140k grant following Cyclone Gabrielle devastation

20 Apr 06:00 PM
Small Business: From corporate grind to yoga design with Lotus Living
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Small Business: From corporate grind to yoga design with Lotus Living

19 Apr 05:00 PM
‘I can see the finish line’: Dunedin MMA fighter's shot at the UFC
Sport

‘I can see the finish line’: Dunedin MMA fighter's shot at the UFC

18 Apr 10:01 PM
'Everybody wants a piece': Is this southern town on its way to becoming Wānaka 2.0?
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'Everybody wants a piece': Is this southern town on its way to becoming Wānaka 2.0?

18 Apr 09:00 PM
On The Up: Young Kiwi golfers complete clean sweep in Australia
Golf

On The Up: Young Kiwi golfers complete clean sweep in Australia

New Zealand went unbeaten in all seven rounds of the teams comp at Moonah Links.

17 Apr 04:59 AM
Sharks, stings and social media threats: Inside the record swim down the North Island
Sport

Sharks, stings and social media threats: Inside the record swim down the North Island

Jono Ridler swam 1367km down the North Island’s east coast over 90 days.

16 Apr 06:01 PM
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Radioactive seeds to treat prostate cancer: First Hawke's Bay patient back on motorbike in weeks
New Zealand

Radioactive seeds to treat prostate cancer: First Hawke's Bay patient back on motorbike in weeks

Nick Mardle said he felt 'privileged' to be paving a path for other Hawke's Bay men.

15 Apr 06:00 PM
End of the last-minute ponytail: Woman starts hairstyle workshops for dads with daughters
New Zealand

End of the last-minute ponytail: Woman starts hairstyle workshops for dads with daughters

Courtney Cook's dad learned how to braid: 'I felt loved that he took the time to learn.'

15 Apr 06:00 PM
On The Up: The drama school that's empowered hundreds of teens every year for 35 years
New Zealand

On The Up: The drama school that's empowered hundreds of teens every year for 35 years

'What we teach is a vital antidote to everything that’s happening in the world.'

14 Apr 06:00 PM
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'Had a choice to make': Inside Carlos Ulberg’s corner during UFC title victory
UFC

'Had a choice to make': Inside Carlos Ulberg’s corner during UFC title victory

Carlos Ulberg beat Jiri Prochazka by first-round knockout after suffering a knee injury.

13 Apr 02:00 AM
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'Awkward problem': Nelson start-up raising $2m to tackle haemorrhoids in US
Small Business

'Awkward problem': Nelson start-up raising $2m to tackle haemorrhoids in US

Tim O'Donoghue talks to Tom Raynel about his pharmaceutical start-up Healthtex.

12 Apr 05:00 PM
'It means everything': Kiwi Ulberg reflects on winning UFC title with big KO
UFC

'It means everything': Kiwi Ulberg reflects on winning UFC title with big KO

In his first opportunity at a UFC belt, Carlos Ulberg knew he only needed one shot.

12 Apr 06:06 AM
Her fight goes on: Fund backs families of kids with deadly lung disease
New Zealand

Her fight goes on: Fund backs families of kids with deadly lung disease

The new fund honours Esther-Jordan Muriwai who was 24 when she died of bronchiectasis.

11 Apr 03:00 AM
'I am who I am': Carlos Ulberg's quiet road to UFC title shot
UFC

'I am who I am': Carlos Ulberg's quiet road to UFC title shot

Carlos Ulberg will fight Jiri Prochazka for the UFC light heavyweight title on Sunday.

09 Apr 09:05 PM
'Scary' experiences: Retiree's 707km trek across the North Island for charity
New Zealand

'Scary' experiences: Retiree's 707km trek across the North Island for charity

More than $10,500 raised to support locals at the beginning, middle and end of life.

08 Apr 06:00 PM
'Scary' experiences: Retiree's 707km trek across the North Island for charity
New Zealand

'Scary' experiences: Retiree's 707km trek across the North Island for charity

More than $10,500 raised to support locals at the beginning, middle and end of life.

08 Apr 06:00 PM
'Could not be prouder': Leger-Walker becomes first Kiwi to win NCAA women's basketball title
Basketball

'Could not be prouder': Leger-Walker becomes first Kiwi to win NCAA women's basketball title

The Kiwi guard is now expected to enter next week's WNBA draft.

05 Apr 11:05 PM
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'Bold and unique': How a bad matcha led to an award-winning Bay of Plenty brand
New Zealand

'Bold and unique': How a bad matcha led to an award-winning Bay of Plenty brand

Nomu Matcha now supplies more than 70 cafes and retailers across New Zealand.

04 Apr 06:05 PM
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‘You only live once’: Swapping banking for big nights out to revive Hawke’s Bay nightlife
New Zealand

‘You only live once’: Swapping banking for big nights out to revive Hawke’s Bay nightlife

The 32-year-old left her banking job in December to start organising night events.

03 Apr 05:00 PM
'Just a random event': Kiwi recounts scary Olympics crash as season ends on high
Sport

'Just a random event': Kiwi recounts scary Olympics crash as season ends on high

Fin Melville Ives claimed the crystal globe as the top World Cup point scorer.

02 Apr 06:05 PM
On The Up: Charity offers mentor support for 250 pupils in Flaxmere
New Zealand

On The Up: Charity offers mentor support for 250 pupils in Flaxmere

Te Whai Hiringa is the first Hawke's Bay school to partner with I Have A Dream.

02 Apr 12:43 AM
Kiwi follows $182k Snow League haul with first World Cup win
Sport

Kiwi follows $182k Snow League haul with first World Cup win

Winter Olympian Luke Harrold had an impressive final fortnight in his 2025-26 campaign.

01 Apr 05:00 PM
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'New Zealanders are right behind Jono': Threats fail to derail record swim attempt
Sport

'New Zealanders are right behind Jono': Threats fail to derail record swim attempt

Ridler has swum 1325km over 87 days, spending 455 hours in the water.

31 Mar 11:13 PM
‘Living my little girl dream’: Rotorua musician takes the leap and goes solo
New Zealand

‘Living my little girl dream’: Rotorua musician takes the leap and goes solo

She resisted 'cheating' on a life saying get a 'real job'.

30 Mar 09:02 PM
Dresses for rent: Hawke’s Bay mother builds a business from her wardrobe
New Zealand

Dresses for rent: Hawke’s Bay mother builds a business from her wardrobe

Nina Woodham's friends always used to borrow her dresses. Now anyone can.

30 Mar 05:00 PM
Chef on losing his sight: 'They say the blind can't lead the blind. I disagree'
New Zealand

Chef on losing his sight: 'They say the blind can't lead the blind. I disagree'

'I couldn’t find anything that spoke honestly about what it is like to lose your sight.'

30 Mar 05:00 PM
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'Trust your training': Teen rhythmic gymnast chases world stage dream
New Zealand

'Trust your training': Teen rhythmic gymnast chases world stage dream

The 16-year-old Tauranga gymnast will compete in Belgium and Portugal in May.

27 Mar 11:00 PM
Birdie, eagle, takahē: Beloved golf course to be sanctuary for one of NZ's most endangered birds
New Zealand

Birdie, eagle, takahē: Beloved golf course to be sanctuary for one of NZ's most endangered birds

The 2530ha Cape Sanctuary now has 18 takahē with a permit for up to 100.

27 Mar 05:00 PM
Christchurch is booming – and Aucklanders are increasingly moving south
Christchurch

Christchurch is booming – and Aucklanders are increasingly moving south

Lower house prices, a healthy economy and attractive lifestyle are drawing people in.

27 Mar 04:31 AM
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