Latest from Napier

Napier's new highway roundabout under budget, as disruption continues into March

Softer aggregate than expected has been discovered where the road will be realigned.

Party time for Napier's big innings: Marking a century and a half

Napier's first borough council was installed in 1874 — with 493 electors.

Why your rates increase is set at its level

Napier mayor Kirsten Wise explains why when and how rates will change across the city.

Napier’s biggest healthcare building back on the market

The premises for sale but a lengthy lease remains for current tenant.

The interview: 'World's most famous hostage' Sir Terry Waite on sweating the small stuff

'Life’s been much fuller and much richer because of this experience'.

Park's goal of all children to 'have fun' is closer with new communication boards

Anderson Park playground has just got a little more fun for all children.

Olympic window opens: Napier prepped and poised for triathlon 'coup'

Olympic window wide open for Napier competitors.

Eskdale residents still ‘fighting with insurance companies’ since cyclone damage

Flood-affected residents are still battling insurance claims a year on

Hawke’s Bay in brief: Respected Napier-born Navy chief leaves top job

The respected seaman attended Richmond School, Wycliffe Intermediate and William Colenso.

Councillor stands by decision to not offer Māhia railbike business rates remission

One councillor says the business “needs to stand on its own”.

Cyclone-hit homeowners won't have to pay demolition costs

Hastings council's plan would have cost some homeowners about $25,000.

Plans for 600 new homes in Napier still alive despite deadline miss

The project appeared all but dead last year, and has missed another deadline.

In pictures: Art Deco Festival sees 'millions of dollars' injected into Napier economy

The best photos from the beloved festival, which has enjoyed a full return to Napier.

Hopes for no hitches in Waikare highway rebuild

Consent for a 4km highway deviation between Napier and Wairoa is being considered.

Historic Hawke’s Bay: When gunshots, then laughter, rang out at a Napier beauty pageant

Fear of sharks in Napier was very real after a mauling, and manifested itself in 1934.

Art Deco Festival beginner’s guide: Five things to try in Napier this weekend

The city has come alive for the Art Deco weekend. Here are five things to attempt.

Penguins are not sick, just moulting

DoC asks people to leave little blue penguins alone as they come ashore to moult.

Miscarriage of justice: Boy, 15, spent nearly a year in adult prison

Mistake deemed a miscarriage of justice in first Criminal Cases Review Commission result.