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Spreading joy: Sunflower field offers free blooms and happiness

Local businesses donated seeds and skills to support the community project.

‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake Taupō

Vincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.

‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: 16yo set for voyage to subantarctic islands

'They’ll encounter wildlife most people will never see in their lifetime.'

Comvita optimistic about 2026 despite cutting 67 jobs

The honey producer spoke of a “radically simplified organisation”.

Editorial: How Māori haka is being commodified by global corporations

Haka is not a corporate exercise or a party trick; it is whakapapa, identity, and history.

For sale: Alliance Group's former Smithfield plant

Now-closed Smithfield freezing works site on the market.

Why Te Matatini’s global potential excites the Finance Minister

Ōpotiki Mai Tawhiti's performance honoured past members, including Ricky Mitai.

Charity’s plan to build its first retiree housing in Hawke’s Bay

The plans come amid a council sell-off of units and will provide more housing for retirees

Crime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard

“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'

New twist in Nia Glassie case: ‘I told yous from the start I was innocent’

Second Curtis brother convicted of 3yo's murder makes first Parole Board appearance.

'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surprise

Meikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.

‘Effectively a riot’: Intoxicated group causes havoc after national rowing champs

Around 500 intoxicated people flooded the town, police say.

'What a load of BS': Councillor clashes with mayoral hopeful, makes jibe about European holiday

Hastings man running for mayor has brushed off a jibe from one of his fellow councillors.

Trial turns leftover forestry wood into roads for logging trucks

A Hawke’s Bay trial to convert woody debris into forestry roads is showing promise.

Waikato farmer cautiously optimistic about visa rule changes

“It’s not a game-changer, but is going in the right direction."

Winch rescue: Patient airlifted in the nick of time from fishing vessel near Spirits Bay

It was the Northland Rescue Helicopter's 163rd mission so far this year.

Former Hawke’s Bay Today editor Andrew Austin dies

'Ink in his veins': Dedicated newsman to be farewelled in Hastings.

‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first Ironman

He's training with All Blacks Performance Coach Nic Gill for the event.