New ZealandOh my cod! Free fish for localsNapier residents jumped at the opportunity of a free feed yesterday after hundreds of dead fish spewed into the marina when a fisherman lost his day's catch.14 Dec 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Heated argument' before fatal crashA Napier woman is on trial for manslaughter after being accused of trying to commit suicide by deliberately causing a fatal crash.02 Dec 01:16 AM
New ZealandFriends grieve for young motherThe young mother found dead in her Napier home has been described by friends as the strongest, kindest and most beautiful person they had ever met.27 Oct 08:15 PM
New ZealandWoman dead after Napier incidentA woman died during what police described as a "serious armed incident" in Napier last tonight.26 Oct 11:58 AM
New Zealand'I just thanked her and thanked her'The mother of a boy who suffered head injuries at a bouncy castle fun park has found the 'hero' who cradled her son while he suffered seizures.13 Jul 10:59 PM
EditorialEditorial: School ensured swipe was given oxygenIn over-reacting to a classroom speech, the school surrendered the high ground and provided ammunition for those eager to support the 15-year-old's claims.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen 'was never suspended'The principal at Napier Girls' High School has met with Anela Pritchard and her family and says that the issue has been resolved.01 Jul 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Teachers are PAID to TEACH us'A 15-year-old girl was stood down from school after making a speech which claimed her teachers needed to work harder, rather than "sit around and do nothing."30 Jun 08:34 AM
New ZealandVacant Napier house burns downAn overnight scene guard has been stationed at a vacant house in Napier that went up in flames last night.22 Jun 06:57 PM
New ZealandBoy who jumped out window improvingThe condition of the 9-year-old schoolboy injured as a result of jumping out of a window has improved from critical to serious.12 Jun 12:06 AM
New ZealandBoy injured in bid to escape toiletThe 9-year-old boy injured in a mysterious incident at Taradale Primary School was reportedly trying to escape from a toilet.28 May 01:56 AM
New ZealandWatch: Six-metre swells smash coastUnusually large waves battered the coast of Napier forcing cyclists to slosh through the water.27 May 10:55 PM
New ZealandPolice won't reveal cause of boy's injuriesA scene examination at a Napier school where a young boy was seriously injured has been completed - but police are still not revealing the cause of the incident.27 May 02:16 AM
New ZealandWeekend fatalities bring road toll to 134Two people were killed on the roads in separate incidents during the weekend.25 May 01:50 AM
New ZealandCharges may follow viral partyA young Napier man who organised a Facebook party that went out of control at the weekend may be charged by police with holding an unlicensed event.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Cricket World CupWellington gears up for cricket fansCricket World Cup fever is beginning to build on the heels of Saturday's quarter-final game.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies as police use taser in arrestPolice tasered, pepper-sprayed and set dogs on a 53-year-old man who died in Napier in the early hours of this morning while being arrested.12 Mar 07:21 PM
New ZealandWhat is NZ's biggest cricket-watching city?Napier is New Zealand's most prolific cricket-watching city during the Cricket World Cup, according to figures compiled by Statistics New Zealand.11 Mar 03:28 AM
New ZealandManslaughter charge in teacher deathPam McGarva was on her way to a quiz night when a car hit hers. Now eight months later, the woman driving the other car has been charged with her manslaughter.10 Mar 10:25 PM
Cricket World CupWorld Cup fever rises in NapierThe Black Caps will swap bats and balls for pens this evening as they continue with rest and relaxation before taking on Afghanistan this weekend.05 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand$3000 bill for nude sprintA woman streaker who ran on to McLean Park in Napier during last year's All Blacks test against Argentina has cost the Hawke's Bay Rugby Union just under $3000.24 Feb 10:03 PM
TravelNapier: Time travel in Hawkes BayRebuilt in the 1930s, Art Deco Napier seduces Michelle Coursey.06 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandTattoos could identify mystery bodyDistinctive tattoos on a man found dead in an alleyway in central Napier this week could help to identify him.22 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDetention at crim's padA woman who was ordered to stay out of Hawke's Bay during a 10-month home-detention sentence has been bunking-down at the home of a prolific criminal near Napier.16 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandNapier thieves' daring raidThe theft of a $14,000 custom-built chiller-freezer unit from a Napier firm's yard was a case of 'they knew what they wanted and knew what they were doing'.14 Jan 03:35 AM
New ZealandManslaughter charge over death of Napier motherA Wairoa woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a Napier mother of three.06 Jan 12:54 AM
SportThe last race of Amanda McCardleEvery ski run is an act of raw go-it-alone courage.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDad jailed for critically injuring babyA computer gamer who bashed and critically injured his baby boy has been sentenced to jail for the act described as "a complete horror story".18 Dec 11:35 PM
New ZealandThree big blazes keep firefighters busyAnimals scurried for cover as a blaze ripped through scrub near Rotorua Airport -- one of three big blazes to keep firefighters in the North Island busy this weekend.07 Dec 02:15 AM