Woodville celebrates sheep farming history with 'Woolville' weekend
Wool has played a significant role in Woodville's local economy and town life.
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Watch – ‘Rallying the greyhound army’: Confidential plan to fight racing ban leaked
The industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport.
‘I’m sad I survived, I led them into disaster': Biker loses limbs, three mates in crash
Jeremy Capper lost an arm and a leg in the crash and was in a coma for six weeks.
Pāpāmoa College mural celebrates student success
A newly completed, massive mural at Pāpāmoa College is drawing attention.
Lotto Powerball: Two people share $1 million first division prize
Tonight's draw comes days just after $10.5 million win.
Matatū top Chiefs Manawa; Blues put 50 on Hurricanes Poua
Matatū and the Blues have made strong starts to their campaigns.
‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magic
Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue won Te Matatini 2025 with a standout performance.
McKenzie forced off late as Chiefs outlast Brumbies
The Chiefs had to finish the game with 14 after McKenzie was forced from the field.
Pōkeno crash, highway closed: Man in stolen car crashes into innocent driver while fleeing police
The crash ended the man's run from police from Dominion Rd in Auckland, through Waikato.
‘Making a difference’: Sailor’s 600km Guinness record bid for charity
A woman is in Northland as part of her attempt to set a world sailing record.
Frenzy for ‘cheapest’ house - buy the land, get the dump for free
The price indication for the deceased estate is “better than $200,000”.
‘I didn’t know where it was': WNBA player’s journey to NZ league
Ashley Joens has played for three WNBA teams, but a team in NZ ticked all her boxes.
Towards a digital future for Māori: Cash boost for tech academy
The grant will help to provide 300 students with upgraded gaming PCs.
'A wolf in sheep’s clothing:' How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business
'Because of you, the company [had] to shut down with the loss of all jobs.'
‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits region
The Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.
'Shared some wonderful times': Hawke’s Bay couple celebrate 80 years of marriage
Their secret for success has been to never go to bed on an argument.
How a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart
‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.
Exclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortex
Tina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.
Editorial: How Clayton McMillan’s departure can be a positive for NZ rugby
OPINION: Talent should be free to move - but we must work to lure it back.
The Hawke’s Bay Gardens of Alfred Buxton
The 1950s wool boom meant farmers had plenty of money to spend on landscaping.
‘A true man of the arts’: Renowned Hastings ballet dancer Laurie Ruffell dies
Dancer rose through the Royal Ballet ranks to become a soloist.
‘Tragic’: Police continue to investigate fatal Onerahi shooting
A man remains in a serious condition in hospital as police investigate woman's death.
Tahi’s transformation: From barren farmland to rich biodiversity hub
Tahi's open day features guided walks and mānuka honey tastings.
‘Spread kindness’: Good Bitches Baking bring skills to prisons
'If a ‘swear word’ in our name helps get people to think about our message, that's a win.'
‘Scared out of his mind’: How mercy dash yachtie tried to save Peter Beckett’s life
Englishman rushed to help ex-Napier councillor after his own near-death in Guatemala.
Analysis: Should Martinborough wineries pay for a shared path after fatality?
A fatal crash between a car and four-seater bike has prompted a discussion about safety.
Lifelike displays bring history to life at Tawhiti Museum
Nigel Ogle has transformed an old cheese factory into Tawhiti Museum in Hāwera.
Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.
Watch: Great white shark with rope around its tail sparks DoC rescue effort
The shark was seen in Waikato with a rope around its tail.
Political legend selling her beloved bach - ‘it’s time for it to go’
She says her children thought she'd gone potty when she bought the rundown holiday home.
The big stage: Te Matatini’s top 12 head to finals showdown
Saturday's finals will begin at 8.30am, with prizegiving after 5pm.
Fishermen floored as 300kg dolphin leaps into boat
The bizarre wildlife encounter knocked one of the boaties over and left him bruised.
‘Some very famous people’ - Hollywood interest in $1m beach on Matakana Island
"They've all been looking to buy a piece of paradise.”
Treaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme Iti
Select committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.