Latest from Napier

Re-elected trustees dominate consumers power vote in low poll

Low poll means trust might have to look at when the election held, says chairperson.

Ex-cop's seen the worst of cannabis. He won't be backing legalising it

Those who've seen how cannabis impacts young people won't back the bill, says ex-cop.

He was one of NZ's top Dry July fundraisers. Now he pleads guilty to drink driving

Top fundraiser crashes after booze-free July.

Voters keen to hear party policies

There was a big turnout of prospective voters at a Meet the Candidates in Dannevirke.

Vandals smash glass at Napier viewing platform. Is steel the solution?

Glass panels at the end of Napier's viewing platform were once again smashed by vandals.

Teen who stole two police cars in a night jailed

Despite handcuffs, he contorted his body into a position from which he could drive.

Local Focus: Workers versus employers - Napier candidates give their verdict

Napier candidates on employers versus workers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates address economic credibility

Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates discuss party credibility. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Local Focus: Napier's biggest issue

Napier candidates have issues to share. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Napier teen reunited with late stepdad's bike

"When I saw the police wheeling the bike, I ran out crying and hugged the officer."

Police National Dive squad recover two submerged cars in Napier

Dive squad called to extract two cars submerged in Meeanee Quay

Hawke's Bay Airport's planned solar farm ten times larger than NZ's biggest

First look at a planned mega solar farm on airport land.

Chill of winter returns to Hawke's Bay as frosts, snow, possible hail forecast

The region will heat up on Sunday, but not by a big margin.

Hohepa opens two new homes designed to reduce sensory overload

'We want the best family and spectrum-friendly living environments.'

Footballer Kaeden Atkins' U20s call-up an 'awesome opportunity'

Hawke's Bay United's Kaeden Atkins called up to New Zealand Under-20s camp.

'Horrible blow to a horrible year': Stepson loses connection to his late stepdad

Deceased father's bike stolen from son on school grounds in Napier.

Government gives $1m to Hawke's Bay trust for meth harm programme

The Black Power life member who runs the trust sees an opportunity for Hawke's Bay.

Napier standoff: Armed search ends with no sign of suspect

Search was related to the recovery of a quantity of methamphetamine early today in Taupō.