Brilliant debut novel by former Hawke's Bay writer
It takes many, many people to produce a novel, author Amy Brown says.
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Fourth national title beckons on Hulls' windy road to Paris
She won 200 metres titles in 2021, 2022, and 2023 - but she has a bigger goal.
They wanted a backyard pool - as soon as workers arrived, things 'didn't feel right'
Warren Hanger has spent $80,000 on what is currently a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Severe thunderstorms, strong winds to hit Hawke's Bay
Adverse weather watches have been issued for late Monday and early Tuesday.
'From the depths of hell': Young Kiwi runner stuns world to win 1500m title
It caps a remarkable day for NZ athletics after Hamish Kerr won gold in the high jump.
'My feet are legends, I’m a legend': The drag queen who ran up a peak in stilettos
It was an idea born in a classroom - Eru Heke's not one to shy away from a challenge.
'We’ve made our decision': Top school pilots NCEA alternative
The school's principal says the new programme encourages development.
'Overwhelming': Havelock North mum’s impressive rise in ultramarathon scene
Mother claims her biggest ultramarathon result yet.
Hawke’s Bay burger battle: Which city does the humble pickle justice?
You can tell Toru Yamamoto knows his stuff and his passion for Japanese cooking shows.
Chorus stretches Hastings’ urban-rural fibre network
Broadband fibre is being extended in HB, with 731 more homes and premises to gain access.
Arrests follow Clive Four Square ram-raid and vehicle theft
Police say a tyre iron was used in robbing a man of his car, then used in a ram-raid,
Hastings mayor focused on finishing voluntary buy-out process
Sandra Hazlehurst helped unveil $400,000 refurbishment of historic Keirunga Homestead.
Cafe co-owned by former All Black to close due to coaching offer
Brother was the Evans’ first foray into hospitality and quickly became popular.
Cyclone Gabrielle anniversary set to challenge, and help, a still-grieving region
Psychologists say marking the day respectfully can be encouraging for those struggling.
Watch: Two National MPs representing Hawke’s Bay electorates give maiden speeches to parliament
Two new MPs representing Hawke's Bay electorates deliver their 15-minute speeches.
Havelock North's Georgia Hulls makes dash for the big arena
The sprinter is aiming for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Silence to sharing: New sexual harm support service carries on decades-long police legacy
The Hawke's Bay organisation launched this month.
Students 'fraudulently' using Havelock North Intermediate logo to bully others online
Account-holders on TikTok and Instagram are using a school logo and bullying students.
'Worth the wait': Jacinda Ardern sums up wedding day joy to her 1.7m followers
The couple of almost 10 years tied the knot on Saturday in Hawke's Bay.
Ardern, Gayford wake up husband and wife after partying night away; what ex-PM said in speech
Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford exchanged vows in a secret ceremony full of love.
'Every time it rains the kids are panicking': The plight of Havelock North's worst-flooded homes
A report recommends further flood resilience work - but for now residents sit in limbo.
Wedding of the year: Inside Jacinda Ardern's wedding to Clarke Gayford
World-renowned winery set to host wedding of Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford today.
Wheelie before fatal crash: Coroner releases report into motel manager's death
Donald Clifford's motorbike wheelied before he hit a wall. His mum says it malfunctioned.
The Havelock North man who made our mountains safer
Hamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.
'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient says
Anthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.
Te Mata Mushrooms transformation: Shut factory reborn as 'quirky' business hub
"We liked how quirky it was. We thought it was pretty cool in the middle of nowhere."
Christmas Wonderland Store owner on filling the gap left by Kirkcaldie & Stains’ closure
The business started with an aim to bring the 'indulgence' of European Christmas to NZ.
James Whakaruru’s killer denied release in Parole Board review
Benny Haerewa served 12 years for killing his partner's son in Hawke's Bay in 1999.
Hawke’s Bay’s Forrest Gump gets things on-track
Once the Hawke’s Bay teen started running, he never looked back.
The stories behind Hawke's Bay's most talented school leavers
Hawke's Bay Today asked schools to tell us about their most talented leaver.
Athletics: Hawke’s Bay winners at schools athletics
The region's young athletes scored some big wins in Christchurch.
'Better together': The business run by a trio of brothers that employs 600 staff
They say it’s unwise to mix work with family. There are exceptions, of course.
Seven years' jail for methed-up driver who killed a dad in high-speed crash
Drugs and a loaded pistol were found in Brydon Boyce's unregistered, unwarranted car.
Watch: Sweat and tears - are these NZ's sourest lollies?
Children under 8 are banned from trying them - this reporter decided to do two at once.