EntertainmentNew doco to air on former Napier councillor acquitted of murdering wifeA new docuseries explores the high-profile murder trial of Hawke's Bay man Peter Beckett.26 Oct 05:19 AM
New Zealand'Could throw us some curve balls': Council's refurbishment of former office building beginsDismantling of the Council's former office building on Station Street begins tomorrow.14 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandNuit Blanche lights up Napier, boosting local businesses and spiritsNuit Blanche drew 15,000 people to Napier, boosting local business and community spirit.07 Oct 03:17 AM
New ZealandMillions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sitesAn award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.02 Oct 07:03 PM
New ZealandLeaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansionThe region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil starts 'process' to remove beach shelterCouncil says the shelter has to come down as it breaches bylaws.01 Oct 04:33 AM
New ZealandNapier council pushes ahead with Māori ward, refuses to accept councillor's apologyNapier has cemented its Māori ward but rejected one councillor's apology.05 Sep 04:24 AM
New Zealand'An added expense': 12 more buildings deemed earthquake-prone around Napier“It’s just one of those things we have to do and we will do it as time and cash permits."29 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandNapier council backs new investment arm set to launch by June 2025Council takes AIM - setting-up Ahuriri Investments Management Limited.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandArt Deco Trust's new home: Napier's historic women's rest rooms get a makeoverRenovation of the near century-old former War Memorial Women's Rest rooms has begun28 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Amalgamation by stealth': Regional deals could reopen Hawke's Bay debateHawke's Bay wants a regional deal with the Govt, but is it "amalgamation by stealth"?24 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi sculptures to pop up along coastal cyclewayArtists are invited to design a kiwi to help the conservation of NZ's native bird.19 Aug 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier City Council to sell 72 of its 377 homesThe market value of the properties is about $21.8 million.13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayor: A poll is a terrible way to decide if we should have Māori wardsOPINION: Those with skin in the game tell us, with passion, how Māori wards will help.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandUrgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - reportReport has been 10 years in the making.08 Aug 07:38 PM
New Zealand'Absolute nightmare': Parking changes causing issues near Napier school'There were cars constantly up and down doing u-turns, double parking, it was chaos.'08 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandTwo of Marine Parade’s iconic Norfolk pines cut downTwo of the landmark trees near the waterfront had been assessed unsafe due to fire damage.24 Jul 09:23 PM
New ZealandAquarium to remove travelator; replacement too costlyTravelator removal comes at a time when the future of the aquarium is being reviewed.16 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandNapier council proposes one fewer seat at the tableCouncil representation has to be reviewed every six years.08 Jul 09:43 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous' Ocean Spa price increase: Council investigating separate price for localsHawke's Bay resident says entry fee being hiked from $11.50 to $20 is 'ridiculous'.02 Jul 01:45 AM
New ZealandLeaky pipes mended, ending weeks of water restrictions for NapierCity council announced the calamity on April 23. Water use has been restricted since then.21 Jun 03:49 AM
New ZealandBlowing people away with a $10,000 6m metal featherHawke's Bay residents have a chance to have their names etched into new building's legacy.13 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandPlan to use 350,000 cubic metres of cyclone silt for Napier housingThe council says the proposal is a 'win-win', but there are some health concerns.09 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandNapier council eases back on record rates hike'We need to take a big step forward to get us into a healthy position.'29 May 11:56 PM
New ZealandWho's your choice for the title of Napier's Top Dog?Will it be the dashing dalmatian or the gorgeous griffon?30 Apr 03:19 AM
New ZealandFiery social media - What will it be like at the table ?The Napier council's draft three-year plan proposes an average 23.7 per cent rates rise27 Apr 08:11 AM
New ZealandTributes for former Napier city councillor Mark HerbertMark Herbert was a Napier city councillor from 1998 to 2016.27 Apr 08:04 AM
New ZealandHalf of cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties now bought out or close to itAcross Hastings and Napier, 167 properties are in Category 3 and eligible for a buyout.21 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandNapier Mayor Kirsten Wise: How we can balance the books without just increasing ratesOPINION: We must be savvy and bold, prudent at times, yet ambitious for our community.09 Apr 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier rates climb 100pc in hill suburbs after flooding pushes buyers to higher groundA couple nearing retirement might have to sell the home they've worked their lives for.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixesWIthout help it could take decades to restore the economy as well as years of rates hikes.04 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandReplacement of wharf could be brought forward after missing pile forces immediate closureThe closure bars vessels, vehicles and people from the wharf.14 Mar 02:39 AM
New ZealandNapier rates hike - 47 per cent over three years ?Charges and fees targeted as council looks to limit rates hike.13 Mar 03:26 AM
