Latest from Napier

Tweed, balls and bands: Coolest festival in town, winter Art Deco, is back

Plans include a Friday night Grand Winter Ball and a free Tweed Ride on Saturday.

'A slap in the face': Tairāwhiti groups react to RMA forestry proposals

Public consultation on Resource Management Act changes began on Thursday.

'Heart of gold': Super Rugby star's moving tribute to slain teen

Heartbroken family member of homicide victim says rugby hero's gesture was special.

Strong wind warning for Hawke’s Bay - damage to trees, powerlines possible

A strong wind watch has been upgraded to a warning for much of Hawke's Bay.

'Most incredible experience': MP's Budget day baby

'We are completely smitten and feeling incredibly grateful for this new chapter of life.'

On The Up: 'Positive vibes only' - Kids' football festival set to paint Park Island pink

More than 1000 kids and parents will dress in pink to promote positive sport behaviour.

'Bloody beating': Pair found guilty of Javon Aranui's manslaughter

The jury deliberated for almost three days in case where the victim had 16 head injuries.

Cat owner told her missing moggie had been found – it was a lie that cost her hundreds

'I was just so ecstatic that my cat had been found and I wasn’t thinking straight.'

'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's Bay

No winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.

Editorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save them

OPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.

'She is not going to prison': Woman avoids jail after cousin's fatal mattress fall from car roof

Judge: 'You clearly are a good person who has done something you'll regret.'

'Take a calendar to time us, not a stopwatch': Three brothers, six new hips, one epic challenge

'We pulled each other through it, we are lucky as brothers.'

Basketball: Two big wins in the deep south for Hawks

Seven games to go, and the Hawks are 5th in the rush for the top six for the playoffs.

Murder accused claims cyclist threw first punch: 'We never intended for him to die'

Isaiah Buchanan says those involved in fatal fight exchanged handshakes afterwards.

On The Up: 'Very proud' 94yo credits staff and customers for service station success

'It's something different for a Chinese mechanic to start a garage.'

'One hesitation and you're history': Plea to lower speed limit in Bay View

There have been 127 crashes on Main North Rd since 2015, with five fatalities.

The $40m difference - why Napier council has $110m budget for $70m project

Napier's mayor is hopeful the civic centre and library work will be finished under budget.

Arrested man claims police beat him, then released him to walk 20km back to Napier

Cops say John Heremaia “actively and violently” resisted arrest, and assaulted an officer.