New ZealandMan dies in modified trike crashA man died after what police describe as a "highly modified trike" crashed in Napier yesterday.21 Jun 02:37 AM
New ZealandCouncillor's son jailed for NYE attackA Napier City councillor's son has been jailed for three years and three months for "disfiguring" a woman during an attack at a New Year's Eve party.26 May 07:56 PM
New ZealandPolice officers assaulted outside Napier barTwo Hawke's Bay police officers were assaulted during a scuffle outside a Napier bar last night.09 May 05:13 AM
New ZealandFirm to pay compensationA Hastings engineering firm will pay fines and compensation of $130,000 for failing to take all reasonable steps to protect the safety of worker.12 Apr 02:47 AM
New ZealandManhunt after armed bank hold upArmed Offenders Squad members and Napier police with a dog team were conducting house to house searches for a man who held up a Kiwibank/Postshop outlet in Marewa this morning.03 Apr 10:40 PM
New ZealandMan having surgery after fingers severed by skillsawA man who severed his fingers with a skillsaw near Napier last night is having surgery this morning.03 Apr 10:02 PM
New ZealandCouple jailed for neglecting babyA husband and wife have been sentenced to prison for the wilful neglect of a baby who suffered multiple fractures that went untreated.12 Mar 10:39 PM
New ZealandHung jury in fatal stabbing trialA jury in the trial of a woman accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend has failed to reach a verdict after 10 hours' deliberating.13 Feb 02:12 AM
New ZealandCrown: Stabbing 'makes sense'She's accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend, but says he pulled the knife into himself. A jury is continuing deliberations on whether Juliette Gerbes is guilty of manslaughter.12 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandBoy suffers 'savage' attackA 12-year-old boy was subjected to a "savage and prolonged attack" by a grown man who took exception to a comment from the boy.08 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandRoad toll higher than 2012The number of road deaths over the Christmas-New Year holiday period edged one higher than last year following a motorcyclist death yesterday afternoon.02 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandTop cop hits out as holiday road toll rises to sevenThe Christmas-New Year holiday period road toll has risen to seven following the death of a motorcyclist.02 Jan 06:41 AM
New ZealandThieves target shoppers' carsA major spike in thefts from cars in Napier, especially in the central city area, has led to a "take everything out" warning to owners from police.13 Dec 09:18 PM
New ZealandFisherman found deadA person has been found dead after falling from a fishing vessel off the coast of Napier.06 Dec 08:19 PM
TravelNapier: On the top of the BayThere's a lot more to this lovely area than just art deco buildings, writes Janet McAllister.26 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandWoman arrested over pistol-whippingA woman has been arrested after two French tourists were pistol-whipped in an attack in Napier last night.20 Oct 05:37 AM
New ZealandMystery of two deaths at motelAn elderly Auckland couple found dead in their Napier motel room were less than a week into a much-anticipated month's trip around the country.19 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNapier MP to stand downCabinet Minister and Napier MP Chris Tremain has confirmed that he will stand down from Parliament next year.30 Sep 03:16 AM
New ZealandKiwi's narrow escapeA NZ man who narrowly survived a massacre at a Kenyan mall is undergoing surgery to remove shrapnel, while another Kiwi has described hiding in a box to avoid attackers.23 Sep 07:55 AM
New ZealandKenya attack: Kiwi shot in bloodbathA Hastings man was shot in the back during the weekend's mall massacre in Kenya, just days before he was due back in New Zealand.22 Sep 07:12 PM
New ZealandCourt house stabbing: Man arrestedA man wanted in connection to a stabbing at the Napier court house today has been arrested and is being interviewed by police.04 Sep 06:02 AM
New ZealandBomb checks after 6-hour stand-offThe bomb squad has been searching a Napier house this morning after a six hour stand-off with a man which forced the evacuation of two streets.28 Aug 08:31 PM
New ZealandTeen allegedly threatens judgeA teenager accused of smashing the windscreen of a police car parked outside Napier District Court on Monday, later allegedly threatened to 'sort out' a judge if sent to jail, a court has been told.08 Aug 04:45 AM
New ZealandQuad bike crash dad avoids jailThe driver of an overloaded quad bike who crashed, seriously injuring his 6-year-old daughter, has avoided a prison sentence to help prevent his daughter suffering any further trauma.07 Aug 01:21 AM
New ZealandPolice-station kidnap triggers chasePolice have revealed that a wild chase during which a man careered through a gate and an orchard, happened after he kidnapped a woman from outside a police station.03 Aug 05:30 PM