Latest from Napier

Forestry fatality 'sad, unnecessary' reality of industry, says union

Coroner says participation of forestry personnel needed to develop fit-for-purpose ACOP.

Flights set to double into Napier as Auckland border reopens, businesses welcome economic boost

An exodus of holiday makers and loved ones from Auckland is set to begin.

Former meth addict turns mother's memory into inspiration to pursue dream

'I started cooking and putting up posts ... Literally in a day I had about 200 followers.'

Beach safety warnings increase after Friday tragedy

Five-year-old named after fatal water incident in Napier

New 52-room Napier hotel opens today

Room rates average from $220/night to $250/night.

Injured baby in stable condition, police investigating

Police were alerted just after 6pm on Saturday to an incident at Marine Pde

Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue

Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.

Child dies after Marine Parade foreshore incident

Drowning off Napier coast.

Hawke's Bay DHB confirms positive community case

A new case of Covid-19 has been identified in Hawke's Bay.

Napier Council to borrow $300m after years of 'under-investment in assets'

Napier City Council currently has zero external debt. That is about to change.

Iwi-led 600-home development could start in 2022

'We understand people would like the quarter-acre dream but that has become unaffordable.'

Local Focus: Beware the 'frisky' cows of Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay Regional Council reviewing use of 1600ha of flood-control land.

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."

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."