Latest from Napier

Power substation swamped by Cyclone Gabrielle set to be lifted 1.7 metres higher

$35m rebuild to cope with 1-in-450-year floods would be paid for out of power bills.

Meridian's Hawke's Bay wind farm to open in July

Harapaki wind farm will ramp up production in time for the second half of winter.

Two axehead-shaped holes in front doors of courthouse, hearings delayed

Jurors and lawyers waited outside while broken glass was cleared away.

Has winter come early for Hawke's Bay?

Once the cloud clears frost is set to make a more noticeable appearance.

'Getting the cows, learning lines': From a dairy hamlet to Shakespeare

A rural actor who learns lines amongst cows is set to be front stage at the Globe.

Trust banks faith in Hawke's Bay Foundation

Proceeds of a Napier Academy Trust property sale vested in Hawke's Bay Foundation.

From Hawke's Bay to the world: Hastings musician makes Air NZ playlist

The song 7 Seas is now circulating in the skies.

Man who allegedly used phone to 'call mum' then sent malicious messages arrested

Women initially let the man use their phones to ‘call his mum’.

Test, fail, get a free critique: Woman giving driving lessons says she's lost 75% of her customers

Learners are using free practical driving tests to replace lessons, business says.

The battle for Hawke's Bay Tourism: Who should fund it, and what would happen if it disappeared?

Tourism businesses pay it $160k in annual membership fees, ratepayers pay a $1.5m grant.

Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Detour next week for SH51 southbound lane closure

People should be prepared for upcoming night closures near Awatoto.

Rehoming Napier: It's taken a few years, but one resident's 'childhood dreams' are coming true

More than 300 homes are under construction or in advanced planning.

Ball by name and ball's his game: The 16-year-old turning heads in the NBL

Jackson Ball has just the name for the game that is his life.

'Apostle for kindness': 86-year-old stands in the cold for six hours a day to encourage world peace

He's a sandal-wearing former lawyer, but the cold won't stop John McKay making a point.

EuroCity liquidation: 148 creditors want a piece of nearly $1.2 million owed

Creditors include businesses in the auto industry, liquor stores, staff and IRD.

Government told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roads

Council tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.