New ZealandLife of an Animal Control officer: 'I have never seen a person on the streets with a skinny dog''Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'22 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier's assets, including its airport share, moved to new council company'We can’t keep doing things the same way and expect a different result,' mayor says.13 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘At this rate, we will reach capacity’: Water-restriction head-scratcher in Napier and Hastings'We have a culture of believing the aquifer is limitless,' Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says.06 Dec 04:08 AM
OpinionDavid Colville: Emotive arguments shouldn’t stop 600 much-needed homes being built in NapierOPINION: Regional Council’s decision not to support Riverbend homes not based on evidence.28 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandAwatoto and Te Awanga littered with rubbish, locals call for more binsCoastal rubbish piles frustrate locals and fishermen.28 Nov 01:38 AM
New ZealandForty entries for Napier's Christmas Parade as rebound beginsCommunity support for the Christmas Parade in Napier is rising after a post-Covid slump.22 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandNeil Kirton: Hawke's Bay councils 'gamble' on urban developmentOPINION: Napier's vote is 'akin to a high-stakes game of poker'.21 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeam Scooters halt Napier operations after two-year trialA council spokeswoman confirmed Beam stopped its Napier operation in November.11 Nov 02:45 AM
New Zealand'If it's yellow, let it mellow': Advice as water restrictions arrive in Hawke's BayCouncils have imposed restrictions to help conserve water due to dry weather.10 Nov 11:54 PM
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
