Lifestyle news
Volunteering goes digital: Hawke’s Bay charities embrace remote roles
Remote volunteering: "I don’t have to choose between spending time with my children and giving back." Video / Rafaella Melo - HBT
How John Scott’s design philosophy shapes a new generation of architects
Hana Scott applies her grandfather’s principles to design modular housing.
‘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.
Opinion: NZ's path to prosperity needs bold economic reforms
Labour productivity has plummeted since 2021, worsening the economic crisis.
From MP to wellness guru: Anna Lorck’s radical new life
Lorck says her new life is a "contrast from the life that I was leading”.
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.
Waipawa butchery apprentice primed for Paris
Rhys Tamanui shows what it takes to be a cut above the rest. Video / Michaela Gower
'One last time': Sublime with Rome to play in NZ on final tour
Sublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.
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.
Lifestyle news around NZ
Legally blind Kiwi writer's journey from archaeologist to bestselling author
Steffanie Holmes has published more than 40 books in the past decade.
'An addiction I can’t get rid of': Anorexia in middle age and beyond
New York Times: Why eating disorders remain a hidden struggle for older women.
Four ways women are physically stronger than men
Strength is more than brute force, and the female body is proving it across every field.
More Hawke's Bay Lifestyle news
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.
'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.