Latest from Napier

Parched Hawke's Bay welcomes rain

Eagerly awaited rain fell heavily during the weekend bringing welcome relief to parched areas, especially for farmers and those relying

Watch NZH Local Focus: Liv's wish

Liv Fountain is desperately raising funds for life-changing spinal surgery in the US which will not only improve her spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, but could make her dream to walk up steps a reality. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Dust blamed for Napier E.coli readings

Dust may be responsible for the widespread chlorination of the Napier water supply. After being chlorinated for the past couple of

Watch NZH Local Focus: Homeless flock to warm Napier weather

There is a seasonal influx of homeless in Napier thanks to the long hours of sunshine and dry weather this summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Homeless flock to warm Napier weather

There is a seasonal influx of homeless in Napier thanks to the long hours of sunshine and dry weather this summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Boy died from head injuries, court hears

Accused stepfather says dead toddler's bruises and bite marks the result of a 'freakish accident'.

Waimarama Rd reopened after day of fire drama

Two bus-loads of school children are among those who have been escorted out of a Hawke's Bay fire zone, as several large fires burn throughout the district.

Power restored to 4000 Napier homes

Almost 4000 homes in the Napier area are without power in what Unison the lines company is calling an 'unplanned' outage.

Watch NZH Local Focus: How Art Deco is Napier?

Out come the jewellery, the fashion and the cars of the 1930s - but Art Deco wouldn't be what it is without the architecture. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Wanted man eludes Napier police

Police have come out empty handed from a search for a wanted man who barricaded himself in a Napier house.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Uncovering Napier's buried history

Walking tours of the Napier Cemetery, nestled within Napier's Botanical Gardens, reveals a rich history of the city between 1855 and 1917 - a Napier before the earthquake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Mum spared jail after son dies in crash

Kim Crous was checking Google Maps on her smartphone when she ploughed into a vehicle which had stopped for roadworks in April last year.

Music academy to open in Napier

What does a natural musician do after they've studied, taught music and sailed around the world performing on cruise ships? Open

WATCH NZH Local Focus: World shearing record smashed

Three shearers from different corners of the country have smashed a world shearing record - 1611 strongwool ewes between them in just eight hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: $644,000 funding for Lake Tutira restoration

Popular stop-off for motorists and a favourite for holidaymakers, Lake Tūtira, is no longer a safe swimming spot due to its poor water quality. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Injured boys flown to Hawke's Bay Hospital

One boy suffered head injuries and second a broken leg in the incidents.

Roads melting under Hawke's Bay heat

Temperatures in the 30s this week mean more work for Quality Roading Services (QRS) routine maintenance manager Gary Jones. He said

Woman dies in driver's likely suicide bid

A driver found not guilty for killing a Napier kindergarten teacher in a car crash probably caused her death in a failed suicide, a coroner has found.