Napier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves'
'We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'
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Source: Process handled in 'an impersonal, top-down manner' with little regard for impact.
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence appoints new boss
The ex-Taranaki Civil Defence group manager says there are a lot of changes to be made.
Fatally injured man lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'
Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.
76-year-old completes Hawke’s Bay Marathon, nears 200th race milestone
'Crossing the line is the ultimate achievement - finishing is winning.'
Napier: Group with weapons smashed vehicle as person inside called police
The alleged offenders fled the scene in another vehicle.
When speed limit on Napier-Taupō state highway will increase
The limit was cut to 80km/h in February 2022. Now it's going back to 100km/h.
Budget 2025 will expand access to after-hours healthcare in Wairoa
Urgent care services will expand in Wairoa as part of Budget 2025.
Villagers end Mighty Maroons' unbeaten run
Havelock's Flanders brothers take the field in a win against Taradale.
‘Not just a body of water’: Wastewater pipe being built under river draws strong opposition
'No adversely affected persons and no special circumstances,' the council report says.
Napier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'damaging' and untrue - police
Teen homicide victim Kaea Karauria will be laid to rest next to his beloved Papa.
'Life or death': $900 surgery needed for blind rescue kitten
Hastings miracle kitten survives alone and blind, before SPCA intervention.
Napier-Taupō road’s rugged 1898 allure: Gail Pope
OPINION: The driver dispatched a homing pigeon bound for Napier.
'I'll just carry on': 94-year-old's inspiring marathon journey
Nearly 8000 participants are expected for this weekend's Hawke’s Bay Marathon.
Autumn house fires spark safety warnings ahead of winter
A Flaxmere house fire was caused by residual heat in folded tumbled-dried clothing.
PM's 45% tariff battle: Luxon tells Hawke’s Bay he's working to 'open up' apple exports to India
Getting Hawke's Bay apples into India would be 'huge', but there's a big tariff roadblock.
Lotto players, two in Hastings and one in Napier, win $10k
Three Hawke’s Bay players won Second Division in Wednesday’s Lotto draw.
'Shaken': Worker threatened with weapon as two bottle stores robbed
The first robbery was in Napier about 5.10pm, the second soon afterwards in Hastings.
'Any info': Father's plea for help in son's stabbing case
Grieving high school students urged to talk about their sorrow after teen's death.
'Ruthless Environment': Cut from pro club in the UK – how New Zealand gave English footballer a second shot
How shift from UK is helping Mason Johnson as a footballer and a person.
'Can’t imagine the pain': Napier teen's death shakes community
'Parents should never have to bury their children. It is just so sad.'
A career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titles
Tararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.
‘His presence lifted others’: Tributes flow for young Napier rugby star as homicide probe continues
'He was the heart and soul of every team he was a part of.'
Watch: Humpback whale wows fishermen in 5-metre boat
Dave Hulks says his fishing buddy was a bit worried it would breach and land on the boat.
Occupants escape house fire in Hastings, two taken to hospital
Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere.
On the Up: Weekly Napier’s Lunch Time Loops blends walking with networking on Marine Pde
Lunch Time Loops in Napier combines wellbeing with networking through a weekly 30-minute walk. Video / Rafaella Melo
How Napier's lunch walks are transforming midweek networking
What began as a simple 'excuse' to get out for a walk has grown.
'Paris fashion week worthy': Show combines cancer research and catwalk
The Fashion for Cure event raised $49,900 for cancer research.
From Wairoa to being an Antarctica ice driver
Corporal Brian Jane, 27, led the day-shift transport at McMurdo Station in Antarctica.
Teen killed in suspected homicide was student at Napier Boys’ High School
The 15-year-old was found critically injured and died at the scene.
Hawke's Bay's climate future revealed
The first climate change assessment report for Hawke's Bay has been released.
Neighbour on street where teen killed in 'violent disorder' plans to leave
A teenage boy died and another was injured early on Sunday morning in Onekawa.
'It was like an inferno': Third fire in a year destroys Napier home
A neighbouring home was also blackened by the roaring blaze.