Football team has points to prove and secure
Napier City Rovers have national points to both prove, and secure over next two weeks
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Video: Pair set fire to family-owned restaurant with firework
Incredible video shows moment a pair attempted to burn down a popular Napier restaurant.
Stolen car found in Napier's harbour earlier used in ram-raid
Police could be seen wading into the water and appeared to search the waterlogged vehicle.
Blues ‘brothers’: The bond that unites Rovers’ teenaged tyros
Two teenagers are proving their worth for Napier City Rovers in the National League.
Teen’s ‘cruel’ murder: Police ‘confident’ of catching those who killed Ariki Rigby
Police renew calls for information into teenager Ariki Rigby's brutal killing.
McLean Park readies for cricket after rock adventure
The grass will be greener on the other side - when 172m of turf has been replaced.
Flight of the Condor: Former Chile rugby captain now proudly a Magpie
Magpies' Chilean scrum coach wants to be a pathfinder for South American rugby coaches.
'The risk of wildfire is real': Firefighters urge fireworks caution
Minor incidents are already stacking up, and firefighters don't want a bigger one.
Appeal for sighting of 'car driving at speed' before Napier fatal crash
As at Tuesday, three people remained in hospital, including one in a critical condition.
Code-swapper: Speedy Leopard pounces after sporting switch
Former top domestic cricket player tosses in bat for football's National League.
Mark the date, old sport - Art Deco Festival Napier is a February must-do
Travel talks all things vintage with Tony Mairs from Art Deco Trust in Napier.
Get 'clinical': Challenge to Rovers' attack ahead of clash with high-flyers
Napier City Rovers hunting goals as eye second half of National League campaign
Footballer's inspirational journey: From refugee camp to MVP
Young footballer has followed an inspirational journey both on and off the pitch.
Second arrest after Flaxmere death
Man found at Flaxmere property, which has since been searched.
Local Focus: Hawke's Bay eateries still struggling to find staff
But not all bars and restaurants are struggling to find staff.
'It was gutting': How football player's 'brief' UK trip turned into 30-month 'nightmare'
Sportsman opens up on how Covid-19's closed borders kept him out of NZ for 30 months.
Sister's 'beautiful' mission: Hopes of ending sorrow at place where murdered teen was discovered
Almost seven weeks have now passed since slain teen Ariki Rigby's body was found
'No one deserves to die like that': Sister's plea as new details emerge over teen's killing
Ariki Rigby's sister has called on those who know her killers to stop "protecting" them.
Man fighting for life in hospital after serious crash on Hawke's Bay Expressway
Two men in their 20s remain in hospital with injuries after the two-car crash.
Sting to play Mission Concert in Napier in March
Roll over, Robbie: Another world-famous artist been named for next year's concert.
'Pressure is a privilege': Rising goalkeeper opens up on secrets to success
Goalkeeper Oscar Mason was a penalty save hero for Napier City Rovers last weekend.
Little change for Hawke's Bay in local body elections
Editorial: The lack of quality candidates to unseat the status quo really shone through.
Truck seriously injures pedestrian in Dannevirke
Traffic was diverted and the highway was expected to be closed for at least two hours.
Child sex offender avoids open-ended jail sentence
The child sex offender, 29, had previously been jailed and received two strike warnings.
Hawke's Bay growers dodge harsh frost but danger not over yet
Low temperatures in Hawke's Bay have kept growers on high alert for damaging frosts.
Waka Kotahi orders speed and weight limits on Fernhill Bridge
Many of Hawke's Bay's highway bridges are over 70 years old and 'need to be upgraded'.
Oh boy: 500 holes in Hawke's Bay roads
Roading damage 'on a scale rarely seen' could empty council's pockets.
Napier mayor admits Three Waters numbers mistake
The estimated 10-year spend for Napier under Three Waters reforms would be $469m.
On target: Striker's goal as Rovers take aim at National League opposition
Canadian import welcomed like 'family' to Napier - urges teammates to aim high.
'Have the courage': Family plea to those who know who killed Ariki Rigby
Family anger grows as a month passes in hunt for those who killed teen Ariki Rigby
Local Focus: Last chance to vote as Hawke's Bay local elections turnout drops
Early predictions are that voter turnout will be lower than in previous elections.
'Out of a Kremlin hymn book': Three Waters dislike runs deep in Hawke's Bay candidates
Place where the reforms all started doesn't have a candidate that clearly supports them.
'Right side of my body was paralysed': Football player fights back from mini-stroke
Napier City Rovers star battles back from mini-stroke.
'Justice for Ariki': Slain teen was planning new life in Australia, relative reveals
Cousin of homicide victim Ariki Rigby believes many people know what happened to her.