Latest from Napier
Upgraded flood resilience work on Wairoa River Bar starts this week
HBRC says its priority remains relocating the river mouth.
Second person charged with interference in teen homicide investigation
The 21-year-old woman allegedly instructed someone to destroy evidence.
Alleged Napier pharmacy burglar caught, stolen fragrances returned to store
Similar products were taken in the two other raids, and in break-ins at two other stores.
'Restricted is a lot more intense': Students back overhaul of full driver licence test
Restricted licence test so difficult and complex that full test is 'unnecessary'.
Richter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishing
Everyone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?
On The Up: No Lack of goals as Super Sam hunts pro football dream
Injury ended a trial with Auckland FC - but Sam Lack's pro football dream is still alive.
Teen girl charged with interfering in murder case of 15-year-old Napier school boy
Police say a witness was approached and allegedly threatened on May 12.
'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier
'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'
Hawke’s Bay’s beach fires set to blaze again for Matariki despite fire ban
The event features storytelling, food trucks, and a lantern ceremony.
Big venues, big money: The young golf champ hitting the Australian PGA tour
Memory of late father will spur on young Kiwi golfer as he chases his professional dream.
Napier's only surviving CBD pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks - again for perfumes
'I’m wondering if it’s worth carrying on here.'
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Napier Pirate and Taradale dominate Maddison Trophy clashes
The green machine were outmuscled at home, losing 48-28.
Hawke's Bay councils win gongs for cyclone recovery initiatives
Three councils were together recognised for a ground-breaking high-risk properties buyout.
1000 kills and counting: Golf course's predator control success
Hastings Golf Course bird life thrives as predator numbers decline.
Mother questions why we don't have tougher boy racers laws, 12 years after daughter's death in street race
'As soon as I opened the door and I saw the police... I fell to the floor. I screamed'
'Traumatic situation': Napier bus collides with mobility scooter
The scooter rider suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
The trust, the individuals and the interns - the volunteers who make MTG tick: Laura Vodanovich
OPINION: Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust is kaitiaki of the collection.
His red-zoned home didn't flood – a broken election promise could hamper his fight to return
People who 'haven't been able to move on' are being hurt by Govt decision, advocate says.
'I couldn't make it better': Brave 3-year-old's terminal cancer battle
Laura Taylor has 1420 beads of courage and turns 4 in July. That alone tells the story.
'Small token of gratitude': $30k council Christmas breakfast explained
The staff Christmas breakfast for 612 employees cost $29,508.91.
Woman put in a kennel, suffers miscarriage in meth-fuelled family violence ordeal
The woman also suffered wounds to the bone caused by her partner, Joel Leef.
'Pretty cold': Wet weather grips Hawke's Bay before sunny break
Showers and cold temperatures are expected in Hawke's Bay from Friday evening.
Home sweet re-home for 80% of on-notice village tenants
Notice went to 39 people - most have already found new accommodation.
The addicts outside the stores: Threats, smashings and smeared faeces
'I was told my family could find my body wrapped in a blanket.'
'I will never forgive you': Young mum's words to brother-in-law who abused her for years
The man has now been jailed and will be deported upon his release.
Smoke or fog? Former chairman fumes at council's pollution doubt
The council said it found little evidence for his orchard burnoff claims.
The race for Wairoa: Long-serving deputy taking on mayor for top job
Deputy Mayor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare has had five terms – now she wants the top job.