Latest from Napier

'Kiwis helping other Kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community

'It still puts a lump in your throat thinking about it.'

Irene van Dyk hoping to lead a Hawke's Bay renaissance at NZ's national champs

'My idea is to create a culture. I think we can upset a few teams.'

Emma Twigg still has an oar in the water - this time winning bronze for Hawke's Bay

Emma Twigg's rowing career isn't over yet as she adds another medal to collection.

'Great idea': 150 evacuation bags donated to elderly Napier residents living alone

Margaret Daukes has turned 90. A bright red bag stands out among her gifts.

'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star rating

A State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.

‘Poorly maintained’ CBD buildings in the sights of Wairoa council

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little: 'People want their main street to look good.'

Learn more about the hundreds of stories behind one house's history

Birth & Rebirth: The Story of the Hudson Family Home, Bethany Maternity Hospital and more.

Wairoa shooting: Resident frustrated after 'one police car' turns up

'You’d think with a shooting ... there would be an immediate response.'

Hawke’s Bay branch of the Royal Society partners up with House of Science for mini expo

Royal Society's Hawke's Bay branch celebrates 150 years with a mini science expo.

Free visits to the doctor tightened for Hawke's Bay youth amid funding concerns

The programme had the potential to exacerbate the 'postcode lottery' of health care: GP.

'My horse thinks better than human beings': Road riders want Govt intervention to stop bad driving

'I’ve been trying to get insurance because I’m going to collect a car one day.'

Judge rules against Lena Duncan in ongoing animal welfare case

Lena Duncan claims that search warrants were illegal and the SPCA violated her rights.

New art springing up at Creative Arts Napier

Art has blossomed in time for spring at Creative Arts Napier's main gallery.

Napier council pushes ahead with Māori ward, refuses to accept councillor's apology

Napier has cemented its Māori ward but rejected one councillor's apology.

Shield blockbuster awaits: Magpies top of the table, but outsiders to retain the Log o' Wood

A clash of two unbeaten titans is coming to McLean Park.

'A story worth sharing': America's Cup a hit with Napier schoolkids and young sailors

Students were also able to sign their names on a special flag.

A tale about misfits, human and canine, and the currents of hope

A coming-of-age tale of a young man who finds purpose in the most unlikely of places.

'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle

'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'