Latest from Napier
Napier man arrested after military-style guns found in children's bedrooms
The man is facing 14 charges, including unlawful possession of prohibited firearms.
Robber stole woman's $2k pokie winnings and left her unconscious outside bar
She was dragged by the robber’s car when she fought to get her money back.
Flaxmere Woolworths site work begins, supermarket built by mid-2026
A big chain is coming to compete with the independent Flaxmere Supermarket.
Watch: Jet boat joyrides through swollen stream as severe weather batters parts of NZ
Civil Defence's flood safety advice warns people against playing in water.
On The Up: The paddling club of breast cancer survivors set to represent NZ on world stage
'It’s not just about competing ... It’s about strength, courage, rehabilitation.'
‘Huge growth potential’: Willis on wool challenges during visit to NZ’s biggest scourer
'Wool is just an awesome natural product that has all sorts of incredible properties.'
MetService warns Wairoa of heavy rain, possible thunderstorms
The watch covers 12 hours from 4pm Saturday to 4am Sunday in the Wairoa District.
How two Hawke’s Bay teens triumphed on the world stage
Caitlin Kirk earned silver and Sam McHale claimed bronze at World Champs in Spain.
Claims councillor breached code of conduct by saying Napier had 'ignored its core infrastructure' projects
Deputy mayor claims Richard McGrath and other mayoral candidates are breaching the code.
'Avalanche': Home owner of 30 years says his 300% insurance hike in five years is bad sign for NZ
'I feel embarrassed – you have this sense of loyalty. But there is no loyalty.'
Replacements for bulldozed state homes in heart of Napier suburb cut by Govt
Mayor: 'The people of Maraenui deserve better. They've waited over a decade for action.'
Stephen Hoyle to swap NZ amateur league football for pro A-League
The A-League job is the next step in the Kiwi footballer's career as a head coach.
Letters: Do politicians know how bad our rural roads are?
OPINION: Seymour is a little fish in this big ocean, who knows how to swim with the tide.
Asterisks, footnotes and claims of 'weasel words': Inside the battle for region's housing future
The plan is years in the making, but now it's reached a cross-council 'standoff'.
From the theatre to a line mechanic: Hastings woman aims to inspire women into electrical trade
'They just treat me like "one of the guys" but still realise I have different strengths.'
'Potential to cause fatal accidents': Close to 1km of copper cabling stolen
Railway core cables are responsible for transmitting power and signals to trains.
How a new form of erosion protection could save Te Awanga's shoreline
Council funded the Ecoreef project, costing an estimated $800,000.
'I just want to be here': 22yo facing cancer for fifth time seeks treatment in Mexico
'I want to see my family grow up, I want my friends, I want to work as a nurse.'
Two sisters started a club rugby team to honour their late parents - and won the title
On The Up: 'We just hugged and cried and knew our parents would be proud.'
Watch: 'I left my fingernails in the steering wheel' - van driver's risky overtake
'That’s the first time I’ve ever thought, ‘I’m not making it home tonight'.'
The city doing 'street soup' in its CBD over winter
'It’s simple, affordable, and creates a real buzz.'
Data show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage payments
Those most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.
Motel generation ends: Just 24 families in region still using them for emergency housing
It's made finding accommodation cheaper, but some single people are 'sleeping on streets'.
‘Scared to open my doors’: Business owner loses $30k after six burglaries in two months
Harry van der Zanden thought he was creating his dream job – now he's in a nightmare.
Helping homeless men: New Napier night shelter opens just in time for winter
'We knew we couldn’t let another winter pass without doing something.'
She's moved 14 times since toxic flooding forced her out - now she has a place to call home
'We can rest, heal, rebuild and dream again.'