Napier childcare centre mystery: New building will open 'soon', owner says
Bizarre year-long delay is the latest saga at the site with a fascinating history.
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Close to 5000 Hawke's Bay kids will get $150 Santa sacks for Christmas
53 pallets of trikes, 5700 balls to inflate. This Bay gift giving's on a different scale.
'It was like I had been holding my breath for 40 years'
Erebus family member feels like she could "suddenly breathe again" after apology.
MTG opens exhibition showcasing Ngāti Kahungunu taonga
Rare opportunity to view items not often on display.
Water restrictions start in Napier
Sprinklers and hoses can only be used between 6am and 8am, and 7pm and 9pm.
The DHB chair mystery: Minister could cause massive shake-up
Kevin Atkinson fears he's on the outer, as nervy wait beckons.
Taradale garage fire: Badly burnt man recovering in hospital
A man badly burnt in a Taradale garage fire is now in a stable condition.
Hawke's Bay health clinics use phone triage to see patients
Five GP practices in Hawke's Bay are now using the system, freeing up appointment times.
Total fire ban possible if Hawke's Bay's tinder dry conditions continue
It's only going to get hotter in Hawke's Bay and fire and emergency services urge caution.
Five charged with killing young dad
Codi Jarmen Wilkinson was found dead in September.
Garage fire victim fights for life in hospital
A man badly burnt in a Taradale garage fire is now in a critical but stable condition.
A gun and two friends, one with shaky hands: The sham of Napier's first murder
Frank Long chanced upon a murder in Napier. Then he realised all wasn't what it seemed.
Taradale garage fire: Man in critical condition in hospital
Victim running from garage fire continued to run down street, before needing treatment.
Police focus on public safety in Napier
"We are working with the community to de-escalate current tensions:" Police.
Four deaths at hospital classified as 'adverse events'
Health board delays meant cardiology patient died before they got appointment in mail.
Local Focus: Napier stormwater citizens have their say
Public see pros and cons to new bylaw. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Former pizza parlour up for sale
The largely-rectangular shaped property is zoned fringe commercial.
Local Focus: Napier stormwater citizens have their say
Public see pros and cons to new bylaw. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Chaffey champing at the bit for shearing competition
Women and Wool shearing winner is right on board now - four competitions, four finals.
'Sounds so familiar': Stories of taken Māori children stun Aboriginal campaigner
"We need to share, we need to learn from each other. We need to fight this together."
'She fed off your fear': Grandmother faces child abuse and neglect charges
Girls were given a choice between having their head shaved or being beaten, court hears.
Hawke's Bay community foils scammers trying to cash in on expressway tragedy
Scammers set up a fundraising page claiming to be the family of a crash victim.
Gang mayhem in Napier: Shot fired at medical centre, man stabbed
Napier police are increasing their presence around the city after a day of gang violence.
Football: United's 'Mr Fix It' eyes starter's role
United co-coaches field unchanged line-up for third consecutive week.
Things to do this weekend in Hawke's Bay
Artist talk, bookbinding workshop, wellbeing market and Run the Vines all on.
Historic Hawke's Bay: Underpaid immigrants and overpriced clothing in Napier
Immigrants in the 1860s found wages were poor in Napier, and clothing expensive.
Inquiry into Napier man's homicide: Seven weeks, no public update
Homicide inquiry is an "active investigation", but police are not commenting.
Should washing your car in driveways be banned in Napier?
"For car buffs it's one of the last joys of life before we're threatened with extinction."
First Hawke's Bay KiwiBuild homes on sale in Maraenui in stormy market
Open Home on Saturday, but the locals reckon it's a closed deal.
Arborists reach new heights at tree climbing contest
About 350 people are in Napier for the national conference and competition.
One of Hawke's Bay's biggest boating accessories retailers is looking for a new landlord
The property consists of three large buildings sitting on 3735sq m.
Hawke's Bay councils tango for regional unity
Hawke's Bay councils have broken new ground with a meeting of all mayors and councillors.
Hawke's Bay man jailed after sexually assaulting teen daughter at public pools
Despite it being in public, the girl was too frightened to move or make any noise.
Local Focus: Bo's Mows trading blows for business and family
Trading blows for Bo's Mows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.