Watch: Pilot of plane struck by laser over Napier decides to pinpoint the culprit
"On a night like that it's actually very easy to pinpoint a laser beam."
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Jaydus Hungahunga 'cheekie' but 'humble, respectful'
Jaydus Hungahunga will be remembered as a multi-talented leader.
Lawyer takes on climate challenge at Napier council
The goal: Innovative solutions for Napier's climate resilience.
'It's kind of like the Titanic': Restaurant on Napier coast hit by sinkhole in deck
"That's thousands of dollars a day we've lost because of that hole."
Napier Port net profit hits record $23.2m despite Covid disruption
Revenue rose to $109.5 million.
T20 match at McLean Park: Auckland misses summer of cricket
Napier plays host to Aussie v Black Caps
175 community Covid cases today, in Auckland, Waikato, Northland and Taupō
There are 93 people in hospital with Covid, nine of whom are in ICU or HDU.
MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain
Warnings and watches are in place around the country.
Sleepless nights on the cards for some as temperatures set to skyrocket
Metservice is warning people to stay alert and stay hydrated.
'They would be devastated': Fears for Flaxmere and Maraenui drive big vaccine push
"Go to them, instead of expecting them to come to you."
Mako loosie home to battle home town semifinal favourites
McLean Park semifinal poised to be a thriller
Tickets tracking well for McLean Park's first big gig
McLean Park will host its first full-sized concert in April
One year on: The 'silver linings' which came from the Napier floods
One year after the Napier floods, two households remain displaced from their homes.
Live: Record 206 new community cases; 73 Covid patients in hospital
Late-week wastewater detections of virus in Stratford, Gisborne and Napier raise concern.
Napier, Gisborne mayors urge testing, vaccination after positive wastewater samples
'Covid is on our doorstep. And we know the best protection is the vaccine.'
Hawke's Bay tattoo artist says vaccine mandate could push industry underground
Tattooing from home is higher risk, but could be only option for the unvaccinated.
Taking the bark out of Barker Rd: Napier's beautiful nuisance trees had to go
All 27 trees have been removed, but the city council is planning to replant the street.
More arrests to come after spectator injured by boy racers
Police had been "significantly outnumbered" and had to put in highway diversions.
Mainland breached: New locations of interest include flight to Blenheim and regional airports
People are being urged to regularly check the locations of interest list.
No Covid cases in Bay, and no virus detected in wastewater
Public health officials continue to investigate the case of the traveller to Hawke's Bay.
Hawke's Bay's first Covid location of interest revealed
A Kmart in Napier is the regions first location of interest.
Māori ward: Final makeup of the Napier council at least 12 months away
Council considered the possible risk of a legal challenge when deciding on Māori wards.
Kerrison for Christmas: Hawke's Bay's festive season plans in full swing
Opshop singer, Christmas parade and market still banking on bringing the festive fun.
'Upset and disbelief': Bumps in the road for cashless businesses
"That's their way of living. Where do these people go?"
Raffle tickets and candyfloss: raising awareness and funds for bowel cancer
Grandfather of 13 and father of 8 wants to spread bowel cancer awareness amongst whānau.
'Jacinda hyped me up to get the vaccine': How PM got Raiha Tahuri 'over the line'
Jacinda Ardern is on a quickfire tour of the eastern North Island to promote getting jabs.
'This is reality': Solo mum-of-five's struggle to avoid emergency housing trap
She has great references and can afford rent. But she's on the verge of sleeping in cars.
Poaching, housing, seasonal work: Staff churnover at two Hawke's Bay councils
A total of 27 staff have left Tararua DC since November, and 118 left Napier CC in a year.
Editorial: The Govt has thrown regional NZ a Level 2 hospital pass
EDITORIAL: Thousands of people are technically allowed to cram into stadiums. Technically.
'All the stops' pulled out to get fans in for Ranfurly Shield game
Structured system that can automatically provide spacing between stand groups created.
Vodafone hangs up on copper, Chorus hits pause
As an old technology is switched off, a new war begins.
'It's okay to not be okay': Taradale teen's message to Japanese youth
Group of NZ teens using symbols of strength to spread message: "it's okay to not be okay".
Stadiums and other events to reopen to unlimited fans under level 2 rule change
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's office has confirmed the change to Hawke's Bay Today.