Lifestyle news
‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.
Domino’s pizza trays found in nearby bathroom, chain says they hadn’t been used for years
Domino's confirmed the trays have since been disposed of.
Picky eating is in the genes - so how do you know if your child is a 'problem feeder'?
Rose Bertram knows exactly what it is like to clash with a picky eater at meal times.
Spreading joy: Sunflower field offers free blooms and happiness
Local businesses donated seeds and skills to support the community project.
'Wine with soul': Celebrating a father-and-daughter chenin blanc journey
Three Fates recently released its 2024 chenin blanc, a familial collaboration.
Opinion: From geraniums to mice – tales of unexpected revivals
OPINION: The new geraniums are flourishing outside, proving my green-thumbed success.
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
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.'
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.
Why this Le Quesnoy gem is a must-visit for Kiwis in France
If you're heading to Paris for the Olympics, or post-Olympics, this should be on the list.
Napier Pottery Club celebrates 70 years
Hawke's Bay Today reporter Mitchell Hageman tries his hand at Pottery as a local club celebrates 70 years of ceramics and smiles. Video / Mitchell Hageman
Divorce is a dirty word - but it doesn’t have to be
The most common reason for divorce is 'complacency'.
Seal hunts eel in creek near Taradale
A passerby captured the moment a roaming kekeno caught an eel in Taipo Stream near the Napier suburb of Taradale, about 5km from the ocean. Video / Supplied
Ovarian cancer: Learn the symptoms and know the signs
'Ovarian cancer spreads like a spider web, so it’s a long time before you see it.'
Opinion: I sat in cafes for hours every day for 3 years - how long is too long to hog a table?
OPINION: Ejecting journalists after an hour? Bad. Questioning their news sense? Worse.
When hospitality runs dry: How long should you remote work in a cafe?
A journalist who has been banned from several cafes wants to spark a conversation.
Waimārama woman crowned Repco Beach Hop queen in Whangamatā
A burlesque dance instructor takes the crown at the Whangamata Beach Hop.
Sex Bombs and Sugar: What will Sir Tom Jones and Gin Wigmore get up to in Hawke's Bay?
Promoter reckons Sir Tom Jones is ready to wine and dine in the region.
Where new supermarkets have opened and might rise soon
Where are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.
Vania Bailey on eyebrows: The big dark arch is out, the natural look is taking over
'You want people to notice that you look good but not be able to put their finger on why.'
Kiwi mum stung by childcare fees reveals sacrifices, cost cuts she makes for her kids
Napier parent who went viral with childcare calculations shares clever cost-cutting tips.
Lifestyle news around NZ
Barack Obama’s ‘deep deficit’ with wife Michelle
Obama claims he was in a 'deep deficit' with his wife after leaving the White House.
Why don’t more clothes get recycled? New techniques could help
Fashion contributes to massive textile waste, with 85% ending up in landfills.
Vroom! Touring Italy’s supercar factories
New York Times: What it's like to drive a Lamborghini through Italy's famed Motor Valley.
More Hawke's Bay Lifestyle news
'Feels like home': The beauty queen who rebuilt her life after a tragedy
Kirtika Walia needed a hobby to bring back joy. Now she's representing NZ on stage.
'High energy and good vibes': 10 Questions with Shapeshifter
"Spread the love and the good vibes will always make for a good time."
Ukrainian Womad act compelled to address war
"The war has further affected our lives, and we are compelled to speak about it."
Rhythm & Alps and Beach Break: 10 Questions with Ocean Alley
Expect a "bloody good time" when Ocean Alley hit our shores this summer.
Cheer amid despair: How $10.3m Lotto win brought joy to cyclone-ravaged Wairoa
A massive Lotto win gave Wairoa residents something to celebrate after a 'tough year'.
Opinion: The life of an auctioneer
Opinion: PGG Wrightson's Cam Heggie knows the ups and downs of being an auctioneer.