Plans for 600 new homes in Napier still alive despite deadline miss
The project appeared all but dead last year, and has missed another deadline.
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In pictures: Art Deco Festival sees 'millions of dollars' injected into Napier economy
The best photos from the beloved festival, which has enjoyed a full return to Napier.
Hopes for no hitches in Waikare highway rebuild
Consent for a 4km highway deviation between Napier and Wairoa is being considered.
Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way
There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.
Historic Hawke’s Bay: When gunshots, then laughter, rang out at a Napier beauty pageant
Fear of sharks in Napier was very real after a mauling, and manifested itself in 1934.
Art Deco Festival beginner’s guide: Five things to try in Napier this weekend
The city has come alive for the Art Deco weekend. Here are five things to attempt.
Penguins are not sick, just moulting
DoC asks people to leave little blue penguins alone as they come ashore to moult.
Miscarriage of justice: Boy, 15, spent nearly a year in adult prison
Mistake deemed a miscarriage of justice in first Criminal Cases Review Commission result.
Hawke’s Bay burger battle: Which city does the humble pickle justice?
You can tell Toru Yamamoto knows his stuff and his passion for Japanese cooking shows.
Redclyffe switched on, but what's the future?
Transpower expects to reveal the future of the Redclyffe station within two months.
Two highways between Napier and Hastings to have disruptions in February
It's the height of the road maintenance and construction season.
'Fantastic result': Two youths arrested after store in Napier break-in
Police say two youths leapt over the counter and stole items before running away.
Kmart robber was asked for receipt - so he pulled out a knife
“Do you want me to use this on you?” Satwinder Singh asked the employee.
Expect some great Bay weather for this weekend's Art Deco Festival
Hot temperatures and sunshine for Art Deco this weekend.
How we're remembering the anniversary of the cyclone
Commemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.
'I didn't want to drown': 82yo crocheted for hours in caravan swept away by floodwaters
Laughter has been one of Cyclone Gabrielle survivor's coping strategies a year on
'I always wanted to drive a tank': The remarkable life of 100-year-old Napier woman Patricia Dick
Patricia Dick can now add a 100th birthday party to her remarkable life story.
Marae stands empty and can't be used for tangihanga
One year on from Gabrielle, families still in limbo
'Never seen anything like it': Wairoa maize farmer recalls storm's anniversary
'My Red Bands were not enough to walk around in, it was a struggle'.
'It is not easy': Cyclone Gabrielle survivors still searching for new homes a year on
'Every time it rained I put headphones on and listened to 'Here Comes the Sun'.'
The kind-hearted footballers who ditched the pitch to help Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
When wild weather hit, generous players swapped their football boots for gumboots.
Cyclone Gabrielle: First came the rain, then destruction and death
Cyclone Gabrielle forever changed the lives of many in Hawke's Bay a year ago.
'I was just in a blind panic': Good Samaritan swoops to the aid of Hawke’s Bay teen
Anna McGrath thought she'd lost her daughter after a severe seizure.
'Feared for his life': Gang member robbed man after being out of jail for just a week
Hagen Henare had earlier been involved in kidnapping a woman for a gang boss.
Cyclone Gabrielle miracle: How a massive sinkhole near HB coastline saved lives
Cyclone survival stories continue to come out - including gratitude for a sinkhole.
Opinion: How Gabrielle made us rethink rain, fall in love with diesel
Cometh the hour, cometh the generator.
'Nothing quite like it': Art Deco Festival ready for takeoff
Napier Aero Club is gearing up for its biggest Art Deco festival yet.
Hawke's Bay athlete so close in gruelling Coast to Coast
Campbell Gray was Elite Youth runner-up, beaten by less than a minute.
'He is the complete man': Former mayor leads tributes to Pat Benson
Pat Benson is remembered for his vision, good nature and selflessness.
Rugby club grieves death of second young player in two years
Caleb Baker, 22, died in a car crash on the Hawke's Bay Expressway on Friday.
'How does that happen?' Elderly Cyclone Gabrielle victim's family hunt for answers
Helen Street died in Cyclone Gabrielle - her family want a full inquest into how and why.
'This was different': The text that stopped two radio hosts in their tracks
Adam and Megan didn't know if anyone could hear them. But a flood victim was listening.
'Tomorrow is a gift': Cyclone Gabrielle survivor on life a year after partner's death in landslide
A torrent of mud killed his partner as she slept. He's determined to continue her dream.
'It's a miracle that only 11 died' - Hawke's Bay township remembers Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed parts of Rissington - but some in the hamlet are rebuilding.