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
New ZealandDelays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future aheadA solar farm in Central Hawke's Bay and one near Hawke's Bay Airport both face delays.06 Mar 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Reopening the conversation': Sale of Napier’s $65m of council houses back on the tableCouncil may about-turn on its decision not to sell its community housing.28 Feb 04:06 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay in brief: Four leap-day babies for Hawke’s BayHawke's Bay Hospital had four leap-day babies born.28 Feb 12:14 AM
New ZealandParty time for Napier's big innings: Marking a century and a halfNapier's first borough council was installed in 1874 — with 493 electors.25 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandPark's goal of all children to 'have fun' is closer with new communication boardsAnderson Park playground has just got a little more fun for all children.23 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandOlympic window opens: Napier prepped and poised for triathlon 'coup'Olympic window wide open for Napier competitors.23 Feb 12:25 AM
New Zealand'The aroha, the manaaki, and the wairua': Thousands turn out to commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's BayEmotions and community spirit were strong as people from all over came together.14 Feb 03:50 AM
New ZealandHow we're remembering the anniversary of the cycloneCommemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.13 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay: Where can you commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle's anniversaryHere's where you can go to unite and show support a year on from the disaster.12 Feb 07:21 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Commemorations for 1931 earthquakeCommemorations were held across Napier and Hastings for the 1931 earthquake.03 Feb 10:44 PM
New Zealand'We need to take on these challenges': Massive rates hike forecast for NapierNapier will get the chance for input, but costs are a challenge.01 Feb 02:11 AM
OpinionTalking Point: Hawke’s Bay councils need to leave ‘no stone unturned’ to find savingsOpinion: 2024 is shaping as the year of big rates rises in Hawke's Bay - here's why.31 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi actress will be Art Deco Festival's 'Chief Costume Officer'The iconic Art Deco weekend has been postponed for three years.21 Jan 11:01 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay cruise ship season: No Stats NZ data for biggest everThere is no Stats NZ cruise ship data, but local businesses say their own numbers speak.26 Dec 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater restrictions in a near record-wet year: 'We need to rethink our approach'Napier, Hastings and Waimārama are now under water restrictions - is this the future?22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMuseum pays tribute to late sculptor Paul DibbleTwo of Dibble's pieces among range of art purchased by MTG Foundation over the years.15 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours at war over barking Shih Tzu dogsRuby and Simba have been the subject of 17 complaints from three neighbours.15 Dec 07:27 PM
New ZealandNapier's mature 'gumball' trees set for CBD chopTwo trees have had their day in Dalton St.14 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandSuburban sport: Hawks help open new Napier courtBasketball court revitalises community hub.10 Dec 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrank Golder's golden surveying years: The 80-year-old drone, laser and infrared expertThe land surveyor once worked with totara pegs he carved himself. It's different now.04 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandHave your say on Napier council modelCouncils nationwide are required to do a representation review every six years.21 Nov 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Behind the scenes of the office buying $110m of cyclone-smashed homes140 homeowners in Hawke's Bay are meeting the teams that will buy their flooded homes.18 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandBuy-out meetings for cyclone hit properties under wayMore than half have had first meetings with the special council office or are about to.14 Nov 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrustrations over lack of Marewa pedestrian crossing lead to protestAdvocates say Napier's council has waited too long to improve safety for pedestrians.12 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandMcLean Park naming rights - correcting the recordDocuments were obtained under the LGOIMA process.27 Oct 02:09 AM
