New ZealandSallies shop punch-up: Assault accused claims self-defenceAccused claims self-defence in assault trial but Crown says force was "disproportionate".13 Sep 12:28 AM
EconomyHouse prices fell $322 a day in August: New REINZ data"More stock has lessened the urgency to buy'" REINZ chief executive says.12 Sep 09:00 PM
New Zealand'I could see the veins in his eyes': Dispute over Covid opinions led to blows in Salvation Army storeThe accused's self-recorded video following the incident was played to the Napier court.12 Sep 05:10 AM
TravelPrivate plane: Surprise VIP treatment for stranded Air NZ passengersTwo passengers shared their story of how they landed unexpected VIP treatment.12 Sep 12:30 AM
NPCThirty seconds from national glory: Heartbreak for Napier Boys' High in rugby finalA big defensive effort wasn't enough as Napier Boys lost in the national schools final.11 Sep 03:14 AM
RugbyRugby: Magpies run riot against Stags to retain Ranfurly ShieldThe 69-24 win means Hawke's Bay have now defended the Shield 14 times in this reign.11 Sep 01:58 AM
New ZealandBody in burned car: Police return to scene of grisly findPolice are canvassing the area as their inquiry into the Hawke's Bay homicide continues.09 Sep 11:24 PM
CrimeTeens organise protest in Napier over home detention sentence for rapistA Napier protest has been organised against rapist Jayden Meyer's home detention sentence.09 Sep 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCHawke's Bay Tui great farewelled in BalcluthaEmma Jensen has played over 160 first-class rugby matches. Saturday's is her last.08 Sep 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Appalling and terrible': Rural paradise 'in shock' after body found in torched carLocals talk of tragedy in 'quiet area' which also has become known for drug deals and sex.07 Sep 02:14 AM
New ZealandBody lay undiscovered in burnt-out car for two days: Police thought it was a sheepPolice were first alerted to burnt out car on Saturday - body only found two days later.06 Sep 06:24 PM
New ZealandRovers Return: Provincial powerhouses ready for football's top flightBig guns await Napier City Rovers - but six-hour bus trips to games set to be shelved.05 Sep 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We startled them': Pair handing out neo-Nazi pamphlets stop after wāhine's hecklesNaomi Wharehinga wasn't going to let them keep delivering messages of hate in the night.02 Sep 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe hole in Hawke's Bay's big sport spend-upA new aquatic centre, a court expansion, a great stadium and a top track - is it enough?01 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I just wanted to wake him up': Widow haunted by Napier husband's murder'There is no honour in what you did', Kelly Cook tells man who killed her husband.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Annette Brosnan on Candidate CameraAnnette Brosnan discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected.27 Aug 08:50 AM
New ZealandDamage and lost stock as Napier liquor store ram raidedOne of the front doors was knocked off its hinges in the incident.25 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Juliet Greig on why she's standing for councilGreig discusses her plans for Napier City Council in her first time standing.25 Aug 03:01 AM
New ZealandWoman arrested in Napier after wounded man taken to hospitalA police spokeswoman said the injuries appeared to be the result of being stabbed.24 Aug 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeSupermarket ram raid sparks council-funded barriersThe move comes following a series of ram raids across Napier.23 Aug 03:58 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Graeme Taylor on Candidate CameraGraeme Taylor discusses plans for Napier City Council should he be re-elected.18 Aug 11:14 AM
New ZealandEight dead penguins likely killed by roaming cat or dog"Please keep dogs on a leash around these sensitive areas while kororā are breeding."18 Aug 03:04 AM
New ZealandTeenager hit by train meets driver'It is a miracle he is standing on his feet and walking,' his mother said.09 Aug 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's never just you in that car': A grieving mother's plea to young driversThe mother of the man who was killed in a crash earlier this week has a plea.05 Aug 06:42 PM
New ZealandHomeless man smokes bath salts, lights fire causing $350,000 in damageMan has no memory of starting fire which damaged businesses and destroyed a truck.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The dogs are waiting': Man led away into custody for child sex offendingSex offender given first strike warning and accepts a lengthy prison term is likely.27 Jul 06:15 AM
TravelWhy Napier Prison is a hit with history buffs and escape artistsThe country's oldest prison is also said to be one of the most haunted spots in NZ22 Jul 09:02 PM
CrimeRevealed: Photo released of truck involved in Four Square ram raid"Three or four years ago it started happening quite regularly."22 Jul 06:42 AM
New ZealandSurvivor happy 'narcissistic' abuser has been sent to jailMatthew Stephen Cox, 43, has been jailed for 10 months.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandJury fails to agree on verdict for murder charge in Lui caseAccused to appear in court again next month after jury fails to agree on murder charge.13 Jul 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuAspiring Māori politicians encouraged to stand for councilElection by postal vote is on September 16-October 8.06 Jul 06:22 AM
FootballUltimate goal: Rovers' mission to return to the big leagueFootball club out to write another winning chapter in their very proud history04 Jul 09:59 PM
New ZealandGrieving dad takes private prosecution against logging firm after son's death'I shouldn't have to fight this hard.'03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Never blame yourself' judge tells mother of abused childJudge reassures mother of child sexually abused by the man she married.01 Jul 12:30 AM
