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
New Zealand‘Going to be dogs everywhere’: Furore over 1.2m fence height proposal in NapierThere’s no one picketing in the streets, but sentiment suggests not many are on the fence.18 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandConcept approval a milestone in decade-long timeline of Napier’s civic centreConstruction is expected to start within 18 months.16 Oct 01:10 AM
New ZealandNapier council agrees to lease land for cabins for cyclone-displaced whānauSome residents forced from their cyclone-damaged whenua may soon have a temporary home.15 Oct 10:43 PM
New ZealandThousands pack Napier CBD for massive illuminated street party7000 people chose Napier's big street party over elections on the telly.15 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandMarine Parade viewing platform surveillance a possibility after vandalismThe glass of the oceanside viewing platform has been broken after suspected vandalism.08 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandGoing with the flow as Hawke’s Bay councils back FPP voting in local electionsThe Napier council was the last to vote on the FPP vs STV issue.31 Aug 03:20 AM
New ZealandSix months to the day, Gabrielle struck: Honours, heroes and awardsThe Napier Civic Awards are this year specifically for volunteers in rescue and recovery.13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandInsurer loses multi-million dollar legal stoush over leaky building clause in policyNapier City Council will go back to High Court in pursuit of $4.4 million.01 Aug 05:08 AM
New ZealandVoluntary buyouts for Category 3 homes on the tableHawke's Bay's five councils now have to agree to the Govt's cost-sharing model.31 Jul 03:09 AM
New ZealandMāori wards decision process for Napier starts in SeptemberNapier council is set to start deciding how many Māori ward members it will have.26 Jul 02:56 AM
New ZealandRegional council data reveals multi-billion-dollar cost of cyclone for Hawke's BayHawke's Bay Regional Council data shows the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle so far is over $5b.02 Jul 03:00 AM
