'I'm destroying the icon of the motorcar': Napier man's two decade quest to invent a better form of transport
A Napier man invents a 'Hydrocarbonanza', a bike-like vehicle aimed at replacing cars.
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Cell towers in Hawke’s Bay need $20m upgrades to protect against natural disasters
A new cyclone study calls for an upgrade to cell towers. The industry isn't convinced.
Police clarify Napier man’s death after fall from car roof
Napier man died falling from car, not hit by vehicle, police confirm.
From Napier to Navy chief, to an ONZM
Retired Navy chief the second ex-Richmond School pupil on the honours list in three years.
Making the show tick over - 57 years behind the scenes honoured
A star of theatre is acknowledged in the New Year 2025 Honours.
A day or two late for a white Christmas in Hawke’s Bay
Hail has been reported following MetService forecast.
Hawke's Bay set for New Year's Eve
Public New Year's Eve celebrations in Napier were canned for years.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Hawke’s Bay
Hail warnings could be issued at any time and at short notice.
'Humble, loving, patient': Father who died after car-surfing in Napier
Givealittle page supports Reif Cotter's family after his fatal Napier accident.
Car-surfing death: Man dies after falling off vehicle
The man was riding on a mattress on top of the vehicle when he fell off.
'Must be all that rich food': Council cleaner reveals the worst toilet users, and how she handles it
'It can be quite amusing to watch ... it's not so amusing to clean up.'
Five dead in four days after ‘vehicle incident’ in Napier
Five people have died on New Zealand roads over the last four days.
A month of Hawke’s Bay summer holiday events
North Island Colgate Games will draw more than 1000 budding athletes.
The island that disappeared in Napier: 'They took it'
Taape Tareha dived into hundreds of pages of court notes and found an unusual theft.
'He has clawed together considerable influence': How a cat became 'mayor' of a NZ suburb
Mayor Kirsten Wise said she and Sooty had bonded over a mutual dislike of tuna.
Suspicious house fire in Napier, police investigating
Police were at the scene on Boxing Day as they continued an investigation.
‘Never a time to be a hero’: What to do if you’re first at a crash
Police have advice for people who come across a crash scene.
Four men face murder charges after man found dead in Napier CBD
Two 19-year-olds are among four arrested in the Boy Taylor homicide inquiry.
Sunny HB Christmas Day, but keep an eye on the fire
Outdoors Christmas Day cooking is allowed, but the warning is: Be careful.
'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'
Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.
Police arrest third man after violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD
'Police cannot rule out further arrests and charges.'
‘That’s not normal’: Rescued penguin unable to move on Napier beach
Experts: Climate change pushing penguin food deeper, causing starvation.
Police restrain over $2.5m in assets after illicit tobacco operation busted
Investigations found a Gisborne restaurant illegally selling tobacco to the public.
Why a Hastings charity pauses to recharge during Christmas
Hastings charity pauses meals over Christmas to ease volunteer workload
Hawke’s Bay communities host Christmas lunches for those in need
Hawke's Bay hosts Christmas lunches for those seeking company and support.
'Please stay': Stabbing victim foresaw 'frenzied' knife attack
She was stabbed repeatedly in the face, upper torso and abdomen by a man in her home.
Water-efficient orchards: How tech is helping Hawke’s Bay growers
'It is a much more efficient way of getting twice as many apples using a lot less water.'
Life of an Animal Control officer: 'I have never seen a person on the streets with a skinny dog'
'Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'
Hawke’s Bay teen secures Rod Drury’s backing for second-hand uniform website Get Uniformed
'It’s a great initiative', young Hawke's Bay entrepreneur backed by Rod Drury.
Watch: Triumphs, tears and tenacity – a year inside leading Kiwi football team
Watch: The Herald spent a year in camp with a top NZ football club – catch all the drama.
‘Doors are beginning to open for women who enjoy getting out on the farm’
Annual East Coast Farming Expo to put focus on females.
Homicide inquiry after 'gentle soul' street dweller killed in Napier CBD
Street dweller Boy Taylor died in Napier's CBD on Wednesday morning.
'Hero of a summer': Air NZ expects 101,000 travellers to Hawke's Bay
Hawke’s Bay Airport adds two EV chargers, boosting convenience for electric drivers.
‘Definite rise’: Police urge vigilance as e-bike thefts spike
Report suspicious activity promptly to help police prevent thefts, says Detective Sergeant Boyd.