Historic two-storey Napier courthouse sold, but to whom?
In Crown hands 150 years, sale plans were revealed by new owners in late October.
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'We need to take on these challenges': Massive rates hike forecast for Napier
Napier will get the chance for input, but costs are a challenge.
Expected cost of quake, tsunami off Hawke’s Bay coast revealed in minister's briefings
A catastrophic earthquake would cost country more than $144b, incoming minister warned.
19-year-old motorcyclist who died in Napier crash named by police
The fatal crash involved a motorcycle and a truck on Kennedy Rd.
Cyclone Gabrielle anniversary set to challenge, and help, a still-grieving region
Psychologists say marking the day respectfully can be encouraging for those struggling.
Napier’s Marine Parade to be cleared of woody debris following risky fires
People have been using the wood left behind by the cyclone as fuel for beach fires.
Napier’s iconic Norfolk pine trees firmly rooted for a few decades yet
Some of Marine Parade's Norfolk pines are over 140 years old.
Working bees get model flying back in the Awatoto air after cyclone
They've endured a flood and a cyclone, but the model warbirds keep on flying.
Cyclone victims could pay some of the cost of demolishing their homes, council suggests
The total cost of demolition of Category 3 properties has been estimated at $6 million.
'Poetic beauty': American man who longed to retire in Hawke's Bay gets his final wish in death
It was Bill Rodgers' dream to settle here. His friends made it a 'poetic' reality.
Woman dragged into Napier park and assaulted
The incident happened in Greenmeadows after dark on Saturday.
Hawke’s Bay starts new senior men’s cricket era with first Hawke Cup defence
Game ends after Manawatu declares at 251-9.
Hawke's Bay's own reality TV: Do you have what it takes to be the “Bay-chelor”?
Could you be Hawke's Bay's first bachelor or bachelorette?
A year without Daniel: Dad finds comfort in Auckland flood victim's diary
His son just wanted to help, but Steve Miller is urging others to "leave it to the pros".
McLean Park woes hit Hurricanes’ hopes for rugby in Napier
The hallowed turf has been Hawke's Bay's major sportsground for about 110 years.
From the MTG: Celebrations and a challenging anniversary
Waitangi Day, Chinese New Year, cyclone devastation, and the Art Deco Festival returns.
'Home is where the heart is': Hurricane Bailyn Sullivan's heartfelt cyclone recovery work at Petane Marae
A full muster of 72 Hurricanes and support staff went to work at the cyclone-hit marae.
'Game changer': Customs clearance allows air ambulance missions from Hawke's Bay
Medical flights no longer have to clear customs in Auckland.
Exciting Can exhibitions coming as the first month of the year wraps up
Creative Arts Napier wraps up a successful January and prepares to head into February.
Hawke's Bay cricket star on the verge of record number of centuries
When Brad Schmulian bats, it tends to be for quite a while.
Charlie Chaplin impersonator to return to Napier’s Art Deco Festival
He has a request for a new generation - please don’t mistake him for Hitler.
Trick or Treaty: Why group of artists say it’s time for challenging conversation
About a dozen posters, intended to amplify the kaupapa, were ripped down in Napier's CBD.
Just the ticket: Hawke's Bay's Go Bus reinstates 341 runs
Regional council to restart all bus services canned in November 2022.
'Be vigilant': Hawke's Bay mother's warning after bluebottle stings child
The Hawke's Bay coast is seeing a resurgence of the stinging creature.
Woolworths has no proposal for supermarket in Flaxmere
Who's in the running to replace Flaxmere's New World?
Service station robbery: Half a dozen people break down door, knife allegedly pulled on staff member, $1000 taken
Half a dozen people broke through the locked door and demanded to be given the till.
It was supposed to be their marriage week - the flood locked them in a fight to survive
The wedding was supposed to be in the garden - but it's no longer there.
'People are starting to come back to natural products': Sheepskin demand up
Founded in 1969, Classic Sheepskins is the last of its kind to operate entirely locally.
One person dead after motorcycle crashes into parked truck
Taradale Rd has reopened after it was blocked by a separate crash.
Hastings to host Assembly Room Tunes daytime concert and morning tea for retirees
Morning tea and a show: The events at Toitoi hope to evoke memories.
‘Respite is coming’: Humid nights to ease - for now
Hawke's Bay temperatures didn't dip under 20C at weekend.
Mana Ahuriri plans new homes for former railyard land know as 'gravel pit'
The land was set for big-box retail. The new plan is for housing.
His name's Kobe. And he's ready to lead the Hawks into battle
Kobe Kara has served the apprenticeship - now's the time to step-up.
Togs, togs, $1100 fine: The Napier bylaw that stopped people in bathing suits crossing the road
OPINION: Napier had a prudish past - especially when it came to public bathing.