PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe farmer ending the awkwardness of borrowing from bank of mum and dadLending to friends and family can be fraught business. Tom Aitken's created the solution.26 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay theatre, hotel and a string of retail buildings deemed earthquake-proneOne building owner says it could mean significant changes along Waipukurau’s main street.22 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 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.19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandIn search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from AucklandHuntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.14 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandReplacing an entire school: Excited kids watch as modular classrooms, admin block arrive in one goThe fleet of trucks and a crane stopped everyone in the community in their tracks.12 Mar 05:31 PM
New Zealand'Iconic': The big plan for one of NZ's oldest rātā treesA conservation project the size of 88 rugby fields will surround it.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree outfits for Central Hawke's Bay women: 'If you present well that’s going to carry you a lot further'International Women's Day event in Waipukurau gives a chance for wardrobe refresh.03 Mar 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge impact': The farmer surrounded by pines on every side'The pine trees are taking over - there is not much farmland left.'26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSweet dreams become reality for home bakerRuby Fogarty has gone from making cakes at home to owning a store in Waipukurau.26 Feb 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaming the traffic snake: Waipukurau woman aims to revolutionise local carpoolingMore than 60% of residents get income from outside the district, and the traffic shows.25 Feb 09:48 PM
New Zealand‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.21 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau’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.19 Feb 10:14 PM
New Zealand'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.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘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.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It wasn't about me any more': Former student honours legacy of beloved teacher with terminal cancerOne message he wants to share through the doco is for men to be proactive with health.18 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawks head south to play in WaipukurauCentral Hawke’s Bay basketball fans get a front-row seat to the Hawks action.11 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘We love CHB’: Small-town campaign aims to draw shoppers back to main streetOn Ruataniwha St, 80% of shops are taking part in the event.04 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandEnd of a '60-hour weekend' for vets: New clinic set to transform after-hours care, prevent burnoutSome vets had worked 60-hour weekends, from Friday evening to Monday morning.03 Feb 01:58 AM
New Zealand‘Safer and more resilient’ Route 52 upgrade completeHistoric Route 52 roading upgrade complete after four years.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFive Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife leftThe group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Project about far more than infrastructure’ – cyclone-damaged bridge reopensRoad connection restored in Central Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle's destruction.24 Jan 04:55 PM
New ZealandSeafood lovers promised “great seafood, great drinks, and great company”Salty Palate and F.A.W.C return to Hawke's Bay for fantastic foodie events.22 Jan 11:57 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay pet owners fear long journey for care as after-hours vet hub opens in HastingsDedicated Hastings vet clinic 'crucial for sustainability of the veterinary profession'.22 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTales from the back road: Charms and ruts of the 'scenic' route from Hawke's Bay to WairarapaSimon Burt decided to take the road less travelled. He found a book to write.17 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTheir boy's school bus was canned, so they've bought one to drive him and his friends to classThe Astill's 22-seater bus to Hastings already has 19 students booked for the ride.07 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'This huge tail came whipping out of the water': Man critically hurt in stingray attackEli Carroll saw the water filling with blood and knew he was in trouble.07 Jan 01:41 AM
New Zealand‘Dynamic situation’: Summer snow stunner in Hawke's Bay won't lastJanuary snow as cold creeps into Hawke's Bay, but there's plenty of time for summer yet.06 Jan 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay communities host Christmas lunches for those in needHawke's Bay hosts Christmas lunches for those seeking company and support.22 Dec 07:58 PM
New Zealand‘Doors are beginning to open for women who enjoy getting out on the farm’Annual East Coast Farming Expo to put focus on females.21 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand353 undersized pāua to be returned to the sea, divers to face chargesPolice stopped the car due to complaints about driving by members of public.11 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandHalf-kilometre of SH2 in Waipawa set for rebuildA 500-metre stretch of State Highway 2 will get a makeover starting on January 13.09 Dec 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Hawke's Bay company building affordable school classrooms in eight weeksThe offsite classrooms cut costs by more than half.07 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDannevirke’s Luke Kemeys: Reaching your savings goal in 3 steps'It’s the lifeblood, money is involved in everything we do'.25 Oct 12:50 AM