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Powerboats thunder into Napier for Saturday's big race
Napier's offshore powerboat race is the country's oldest
Replacement of wharf could be brought forward after missing pile forces immediate closure
The closure bars vessels, vehicles and people from the wharf.
'We have a short-list': Plan for closed Napier seafood business buildings revealed
"Food shop please” is scribbled on the lease sign. The scribbler might just get that wish.
Napier’s new suburb: First roads near completion for 800-home Mission Hills project
The new suburb will include a 'boutique supermarket' and eateries.
The man hiding $50 notes in public spaces across the country
A chance encounter with a beggar beside a KFC inspired him to start the movement.
Napier rates hike - 47 per cent over three years ?
Charges and fees targeted as council looks to limit rates hike.
Former Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applications
Natalie Ann Carter applied for seven loans totaling nearly $3 million.
Farming to football: New Napier City Rover an ex-NZ age-grade and World Cup rep
A young Kiwi footballer's travels have taken him around the world and now to Napier.
'Massive recession’ likely for Hawke’s Bay, mayor says
Economists and CEOs see light at the end of the tunnel. What about on the streets?
KiwiRail putting Napier-Wairoa train line options to Government
The Napier-Wairoa railway line has had hardly any trains in the last decade.
Distinctive art deco building in Napier centre goes up for sale
The large act deco building designed by a famous architect has gone up for sale.
Tairāwhiti conservationist discovers new mānuka species
Graeme Atkins confirms new manuka species 20 years after initial find.
Ngāti Kahungunu set to host next phase of iwi movement opposing government policy
Ngāti Kahungunu will host hui to address government policies.
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.
'A real privilege': Stuart Nash to transform historic Napier Courthouse into family home
His father and grandfather both worked in it - now Stuart Nash's family will live in it.
Flaxmere teen signs with Hawks: 'I had a ball in my hands when I started walking'
Zoram Smiler's rise through the Hawke's Bay age groups is complete.
Watch: Boat on fire at Napier marina
A burning boat sent fire into the skies over Ahuriri, Napier.
'It’s vital we factor this': Flood protection had no chance against Gabrielle - report
Further work required to design appropriate flood mitigation.
Trev Terry Marine boat business trades on in receivership
Potential buyers are showing interest in Trev Terry Marine
Where new supermarkets have opened and might rise soon
Where are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.
'Move to Auckland': Dentists tell parents to wait 'up to three years' for kids' check-ups
14 per cent of kids due for an oral health check-up in 2022 are yet to be seen.