Latest from Napier

From EIT to ‘I do’: Chinese couple's journey back to Hawke’s Bay

Hans and Yee met at EIT in 2019, leading to their eventual wedding in China in 2024.

Hawke’s Bay Tui rugby veteran starting a family

Krysten Cottrell is expecting her first child with husband and rugby referee Tipene.

Hospitality closures surge, with 2564 businesses shutting in 12 months

Some restaurants are opting for scaled-down versions to meet the market.

Expressway upgrade will need 600,000 tonnes of aggregate, but there's concerns it won't be local

'The feeling in our sector is that there is a lot of gravel build-up in the rivers.'

On The Up: Training regime that helped novice boxer grow confidence

Lovejoy plans to pursue a teaching degree while considering a boxing career.

'Windy story': Strong winds, warm nights expected in Hawke's Bay

Westerly winds may reach severe gales in exposed areas.

Napier's decade-low council rating revealed

Satisfaction with the city's performance, leadership and swimming pools took a dive.

Professional fundraiser on how she got Kiwis to donate $16m for overseas project

Jenni Giblin is something of a fundraising phenomenon.

How Marama Royal is leading Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to new heights

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's assets have risen from $631m in 2014 to $1.53b last year.

Napier restaurant once named NZ's best closes; owners reveal plan for new restaurant

Pacifica's head chef Jeremy Rameka says 'it is time to move on and start afresh'.

NPC: A tough night in the cold for the Magpies

With 17 tries in the first three games, the Magpies could score just one on the night.

The Napier lunch service that's delivered 3.3 million meals to schools

When it started, sausage rolls were the most popular item. Now, it's sushi.

'Dire emergency': Firefighters highlight risk with aged fleet concerns

Frontline trucks face frequent breakdowns, affecting emergency responses.

A trip to an André Rieu concert, a tragic death, and a Kiwi woman's promise to return

'Everyone said Bill will be looking down at us, and I said ‘yes he would have’.'

Napier eyed as option for rugby league test match

New Zealand Rugby League wanted to bring a test match to Napier this year.

Letters: Something fundamentally wrong when essential workers are leaving

OPINION: Teachers are the ones who can turn the tide on our kids' educations.