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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTicketed off: 125 Napier commuters caught out by parking payment glitch125 people returned to their vehicle and were met with a $40 fine.29 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Connector' team engaged to help navigate zoning concerns in HastingsThe new dedicated response team will help navigate council and government processes.27 Jun 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier boarding houses with highest fire risk to be assessed more regularlyAuthorities are working to prevent a Loafers Lodge-style tragedy in Hawke's Bay.19 Jun 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCyclists say Napier is 'downgrading' deadly roadsAvid Napier cyclists are worried safety measures are being downgraded.09 Jun 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVenue and sports bosses hit-up minister to help stop pitch invasionsFive of 12 Napier pitch invaders from out of town.02 Jun 04:53 AM
New ZealandMystery over metal divider on Napier park benchThe divider has presented more questions than answers.29 May 04:28 AM
Warriors'NRL can’t let more games go there': Paul Gallen slams Warriors pitch invaders in NapierThe man in charge of bringing major events there wants police to be more heavy-handed.28 May 04:47 AM
New ZealandWant free tickets to the Warriors in Napier? Fill out your uncompleted censusA chance to watch a beloved NRL team is being used as bait for those who haven't engaged.21 May 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Up Chuck': Firefighters monitor Napier group’s plan to burn King Charles effigyA local collective of artists is lighting fires instead of watching the coronation.05 May 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport plans to build a second road entrance off SH2It would improve access and make the airport more resilient to natural disasters.04 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier considering proposal for new 255-home subdivisionA resource consent application was lodged with the council earlier this year.28 Apr 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaipatiki Holiday Park nears re-opening dateMonths of back-breaking work will hopefully pay off for Shane and Fay Ashforth.26 Apr 02:14 AM
New ZealandNapier’s Sunken Gardens upgrade nearly finishedWorks have been ongoing on the Sunken Gardens in Napier.26 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandNapier’s Ocean Spa to re-open in less than a monthNew and improved public pools set to open in May.19 Apr 04:21 AM
New ZealandHastings District promises to change inequities in rates relief systemDecisions around rates relief after Cyclone Gabrielle has caused some frustration.16 Apr 02:54 AM
New ZealandNapier council ranked lowest in CouncilMARK surveyIt received the lowest rating of HB councils that took part in the independent review.13 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandTransformational change: New Napier council CEO settles inLousie Miller is a regarded as an experienced leader of transformational change.11 Apr 07:07 AM
New ZealandFrom silt to sanctity: Eskdale and Pōrangahau communities still cleaning gravesitesCommunities and the Remembrance Army are cleaning up at Eskdale Cemetary.10 Apr 03:03 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Room for all on road to recoveryHawke’s Bay's recovery a long and complex journey.09 Apr 01:07 AM
New ZealandWastewater still a battle for Napier City CouncilThe repair programme is complex, but it remains a top priority for the council.16 Mar 04:28 AM
New ZealandAwatoto gets dedicated council response team amid contamination concernsHouses in Awatoto have been deemed as being at ‘low risk’ of contamination.12 Mar 04:22 AM
New ZealandMost Hawke's Bay councils still leaving silt clean-up to homeownersOnly the Wairoa council is picking up the bill for silt clean-up on private property.07 Mar 04:31 AM
New ZealandBeaches out for weeks: Napier raw sewage pumped out to seaA rāhui is in place for the contaminated coastline,22 Feb 04:53 AM
