Latest from Napier

'It got up and started walking': Person dressed as bush almost hit by driver

"That costume is next level."

Speedway: Time for stalwart to shine at Meeanee

Meeanee hosts two national events on the same weekend.

DHB cuts Hawke's Bay housework help, suggests elderly will be healthier if they do chores

Housework may seem a chore but it's a great way to maintain health, letter tells elderly.

'All your fault': Napier driver initially blames crash on police

Kids were playing on a trampoline when speeding driver smashed into nearby tree and post.

Demio demons: Woman's beloved Mazda targeted twice in one day

Glass and wires lie scattered in Samaia King's car, the pick of the Bay's underworld.

Hawke's Bay forest fire: Good progress being made, firefighters say

Some areas are still too difficult and dangerous for crew to be on the ground.

Hawke's Bay forest fire: House evacuated, ground crews withdrawn due to high winds

65 firefighters are battling the fire, which has now spread across 15 hectares.

Hawke's Bay and the Central North Island buck national road toll trend

Central North Island - less than 28 percent of population, 50 per cent of the road toll.

Sprinkling a little Christmas spirit with donated decorations

Napier resident starts initiative to collect Christmas decorations for less-fortunate.

'The ones that catch my breath are when death is imminent': Women's Refuge

Christmas and the new year - not always a time of joyous celebration.

Sailing: Bay lads eye top-10 finishes

Six host club members and Hawaii contingent among entries.

Hawke's Bay's retail spending soars, outstripping NZ average

The influx of spending was felt relatively evenly across the board benefiting all regions.

Napier draws up plans to fix dirty water woes in worst affected areas of city

Residents of one Napier suburb in particular have "really, really struggled". Here's why.

Napier City Council site takes step toward potential hotel development

Council has voted to demolish civic building, but engineer says public needs answers.

Slain police officer's nephew graduates from police college

Dan Snee, nephew of Len Snee, will be posted to Eastern District.

'Could get out of hand': Napier council stops providing free replacement recycling bins

Replacing recycling crates will cost residents after council decision.