Latest from Napier

Pet birds on the loose in Waipukurau following aviary flip

Winds spark birds' escape.

Regional council unanimous in vote on Māori wards

A unanimous show of hands.

Submitters have their say on councils' draft long term plans

But how well they were being heard was being questioned.

Giant skateboard to roll into Hawke's Bay

The skateboard will be at Napier's Bay Skate from 9am to noon on Saturday.

Four injured in three crashes overnight

Power lines down, road signs broken - it wasn't just the wind causing mayhem.

Hundreds protest Napier council's decision about Maori wards

Anger at delay in Maori wards for Napier

Napier City Council 'disingenuous' over Maori wards delay

Napier City Council under fire over Maori wards

Hawke's Bay GP backed case questioning legality of vaccine rollout

Alison Goodwin is part of a group questioning the legality of the Covid vaccine programme.

Chatham Cup holders Napier City Rovers off to winning start

Napier City Rovers won 3-0 against FC Western on Saturday in New Plymouth.

Landscaping business forced to move finds a path forward

'Tripled in size': an unexpected move proved positive for this business.

Outlaws president's death: Man charged over attack outside gang pad

Lui was assaulted outside the gang's headquarters on Mersey St more than a month ago.

Napier brothers guilty of manslaughter in Mob killing

The trial in Palmerston North lasted 11 weeks, and the jury deliberated for four days.

75 per cent of Napier floods insurance claims settled

A 'small number of complex situations' on Napier Hill are yet to be resolved, says mayor.

'Long overdue': Hawke's Bay Club to allow women members after 158 years

Club members voted 89-25 in favour of allowing women to join.

Napier-Taupō Rd speed review: SH5 and 51 consultation extended

It's apologised for suggestion the average travel time would go up by less than a minute.

Success for entangled Napier penguin's hunger for the wild

'Win-win' situation for wild kororā

The iconic Haumoana 'caddy shack' bach is gone. Here's what might be replacing it

'The design is in keeping with the bach that was there. It will be a nostalgic nod.'

Fun and adventures in Nelson

Eco Cruise Excursion an incredible experience