Latest from Napier

Home consents double in Hawke's Bay

Number and value of new dwellings more than doubled in May, says Statistics NZ.

Banking on growth at EIT

Westpac is holding a business-growth seminar at EIT tertiary institution in Napier today.

Napier council draws flak over rates rise

Napier's rates hike of 5 per cent is council taking "the easy option" - lobby group.

Care needed as more wet Bay roads await

Motorists urged to take car as more rain and wet roads on the Hawke's Bay forecast.

Editorial: Vandals depriving many

Viewing platform on Marine Parade, built to cover outflow pipe, under thoughtless attack.

Clear skies set to chase off rain mid-week

Fine reprieve for Tuesday and Wednesday this week likely to be followed with more rain.

Rovers exploit visitors' ill discipline

Stop Out were always going to be another folder for Rovers to revisit in the to-do basket.

Cup may one day come the Bay's way

Napier Sailing Club supporters keen to have the Auld Mug one day visit the Bay.

Inquiry gets update on water-safety

Inquiry panel asks for speed in addressing issues raised about Havelock North water.

Ifill Wairarapa protagonist in cup of joy

It was a theatre of ecstasy and agony when the curtains fell on the Chatham Cup game.

Rugby: HBHS No 8 worthy of national trial

Hastings Boys High School now 12 from 12 after walloping Gisborne Boys 70-0.

Cop loses rifle magazine in Napier

NZ Police are looking for the magazine of a Bushmaster rifle that was lost today.

Women's fitness classes start in Napier

MYBC fitness classes start in Napier to give mums a place to exercise with children.

Napier teen's brave transgender journey

Three years ago, Year 11 student Jay Leslie decided: 'I don't think I'm actually a girl."

Looking to make a crust? Pie shop seeks owner

Onekawa pie-making business with $1.3m annual turnover is on the market.

Napier chlorine to stay 'a few more weeks'

Council is clearing pipes to ensure city has 'clearest, cleanest, pure water supply'.

Hastings Boys take out rugby derby clash

Delighted trophy winners say they're keeping their feet firmly on the ground.

Adventurers in business at Napier's Reboot

Three speakers for Reboot Your Business.