Latest from Napier

'Gang overtones': Terrified occupants saw taser sparking in the dark as trio tried to break in

One of the victims has moved away, still fearful of the Black Power associates.

'I’m f***ing out of here': Plant-based restaurant owner on protein prejudice from fellow chefs

'Maybe the problem is in their minds and not on the plate.'

Show secrets: Who will play Hawke's Bay's bachelor and bachelorette?

Hawke's Bay reality series The Bay-chelor teases the leading male role.

Brothers open new diner in Napier inspired by New York trip

'I couldn’t get the same sandwiches I was eating over there and it was a huge problem.'

Return to 100km/h proposed for part of Napier-Taupō Rd

'The Govt was trying to make life less enjoyable ... 80km/h to Taupō summed that up.'

Bones of kauri: Waipawa's oldest home hits the market

The old home has been owned by prominent members of the Central Hawke's Bay community.

Napier's mayor wants everyone to have a say on the city's housing

Mayor Kirsten Wise dives into the biggest topic in the council's draft Three-Year Plan.

Lift Off set to be Hastings's first arts festival for children

Toitoi launches 'Lift Off' arts festival aimed to get kids involved in the arts.

Brian Tamaki cancels drag queen event created by ex-Destiny Church member

Tamaki's team will put pressure on Hastings and Gisborne libraries to follow Rotorua.

Young mum who's collected 638 Golden Books: ‘My husband banned me from the op shops for two years’

Elvira Guylott says her hobby is a 'bad obsession', but she has her husband on board now.

It might be chilly at night - but it isn't the worst weather around

Temperatures are forecast to range from a pleasant 22 degrees to just 5 this week.

It's 4-2 to the Saints in the big ball game

The Mets were the favourites, but it was all hail the Saints on finals day.

Power and thunder on Hawke Bay: Grandstand view and standing ovation as racers return

A perfect day on the water for the return of the Napier Offshore 100, last held in 2020.

'Warning shot': Hawke’s Bay stopbanks have 'major inherent weaknesses', report finds

A farmer was so concerned about stopbank failure, he paid $13k for an engineer's opinion.

New bridge plans at Puketapu revealed, Waikare bridge hopes still on ice

A resource consent decision for the Waikare Gorge appears likely to be made in July.

Artist’s work acts as ‘bridge between art and science’

The exhibition is influenced by an interest in the polar regions.

Man accused of murder of Javon Aranui named

Name suppression continues for a second man charged with murder.

Powerboats thunder into Napier for Saturday's big race

Napier's offshore powerboat race is the country's oldest