Napier’s Central Fire Station Bistro named best regional restaurant in NZ
Pacifica, in Napier, was again awarded three hats and Teresa's Cocktail Bar also won big.
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All Blacks announce World Cup squad in Napier, Retallick still sole Hawke's Bay rep
About 1000 All Blacks fans descended on the team announcement in Napier.
Friends vow to keep murderer living 'in fear' behind bars
Ranapera Taumata killed his girlfriend. Her loved ones say he's a monster and a coward.
'Very emotional': After seven years, an NZ city finally has its war memorial back
Mayor thanks those who "stood up and fought to ensure this memorial was reinstated".
First XV rugby: Napier swept away by wave of Hamilton tries
The Napier boys went to Hamilton with lots of hope, and lots to beat.
What the All Blacks will be doing in Napier after announcing world cup team
All Blacks to clean up cyclone-ravaged Tangoio Marae.
Teen killer walks free after murder conviction quashed, manslaughter admitted
Hanara was 14 when he knifed a homeless man, who died of his injuries at the scene.
'Whereabouts unknown': Chinese company lodges claim against Napier water bottling plant shareholder
Court documents detail allegations that commercial deal involved "bribery" in China.
Developer proposes housing for Awatoto sea front
The development would be along State Highway 51, at Awatoto.
Breakdown highlights Hawke's Bay road network issues
Authorities calling for respect from motorists in bridge reopening.
Napier Boys' High seek revenge in Hamilton
It's first XVs and representative rugby galore this weekend.
Napier-Taihape Rd: Snow closes Hawke’s Bay hill pass road
Snow has caused the road between Taihape and Napier to close.
Cyclone Gabrielle: $120m committed to Napier-Wairoa roadworks
The investment is in 'immediate works' stemming from cyclone damage.
Napier CBD shake up: Te Whatu Ora to move offices into large vacant building's redevelopment
The move could free up space for more health services in Napier and Hastings.
‘Inspiring’ journey: How parents’ escape from war-ravaged country fires up footballer
Footballer's parents escaped war-torn Yugoslavia - now he's impressing in NZ
Insurer loses multi-million dollar legal stoush over leaky building clause in policy
Napier City Council will go back to High Court in pursuit of $4.4 million.
Rail transport between Napier and Hastings a possibility next month as temporary fix takes shape
Work is under way on the bridge at Waitangi, and it could open to trains next month.
Community meeting before Redclyffe Bridge reopening decision
It's almost six months since Cyclone Gabrielle blasted apart the Redlyffe Bridge.
'It’s for me and my boyfriend' burglar tells child after jumping out of window
At the age of 27, Rome Te Aho had a criminal record running for 17 pages.
Election 2023: Nats vow to make Hawke's Bay Expressway four lanes
National places high priority on the Expressway, Napier-Taupō and Napier-Wairoa roads.
Bremworth’s Whanganui plant getting 'bigger and better'
A dozen jobs are on offer at wool carpet-maker Bremworth's Whanganui plant.
Car ploughs through Hastings butcher, narrowly misses customer
A customer narrowly avoided a car ploughing through the front of a Hastings butcher.
Cyclone mystery: The missing man and the stolen car tyres
Five months has now passed since Joseph Ahuriri's disappearance during Cyclone Gabrielle
Niwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winter
After a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.
Power of positivity: The bond that's strengthened National League football contenders
Positive vibes have bought positive results for National League football hopefuls.
Māori wards decision process for Napier starts in September
Napier council is set to start deciding how many Māori ward members it will have.
The cyclone turned a golf course into a sand trap - its members have resown it by hand
Nine of the Napier club’s 18 holes are now playable, a huge achievement given the damage.
Art Deco: ‘The busiest town’s been in a long time’
Winter Art Deco brought a thrill to the chill. The weather: They were over it.
A Hawke’s Bay MP in waiting? Act, Greens confirm candidates in Tukituki
The Green Party and Act have announced who'll stand in Tukituki and Napier.
Hospice given $14m towards new site forced to abandon it due to cyclone
A new site for Cranford Hospice is "urgent" and $14m has already been committed to it.
Winter Deco a boost for the bay as international visitors return
People from as far away as the US and Australia are attending the boutique festival.
Road tripping: Latest Wellington roadie ‘crucial’ as Napier City Rovers eye National League spot
The qualification battle for football's National League heats up
Construction company and director to pay $96,000 for migrant worker breaches
An investigation found 42 breaches of employment law.
Father filmed baby happily playing less than three hours before shaking and killing him
Ram Kishore admits manslaughter and will be sentenced in September.