Latest from Napier

Two Māori cricketers rediscover their heritage through wāhine tournament

The first ever national Māori women's cricket tournament to be held in Hastings.

Where to play in Hawke’s Bay? DoC gives update on reserves ahead of summer

DoC wants to get "as much as possible" open for summer 2023.

Luxon promises more frontline health workers for Hawke’s Bay, 'can’t commit’ to new hospital

"I can’t commit until I see the state of the books, and they are deteriorating."

National’s Napier and Tukituki candidates 'thrilled', but downplay list rankings

Both Katie Nimon and Catherine Wedd have ranked highly on National's party list.

Historic Hawke’s Bay: Napier War Memorial Centre stoush - lest we forget

When Kirsten Wise became mayor in 2019, the Napier Conference Centre sign came down.

Jury discharged in faith healer's indecent assault trial

Alleged offences involved Pasifika women given 'healing' massage in 2019.

Napier’s average house sale price dips to three-year low, data shows

Pricing data could be impacted by a dozen units selling.

Faith healer said massages were on God’s instruction, but jury told they were sexually motivated

Nga Teiri gave 'unblocking' massages that prosecutors say were sexually motivated.

Midfielder opens up on his and his team's outstanding revival

The Central League standout opens up on his and his team's fightback.

Hastings edges Napier for consumer resilience, region’s tourism slumps

Consumer resilience up, but region's tourism market share is down.

‘Pressure’ on in tight hunt for football’s National League spots

The qualification battle for football's National League has reached near fever pitch.

All Blacks show off at McLean Park - both present and future

Up to 5000 fans crowded the fenceline at McLean Park to see the World Cup team.

'Just give me three years': Victor J Sefo's promise to his parents

Victor J Sefo's unofficial Samoan anthem '685' wins big.

Teen robber caught on child's secret video avoids going to jail

Disguised robbers were caught after a 10-year-old boy secretly took video of them.

'Big relief': Napier and Hastings get another commuter bridge

Something to toot about as a bridge smashed by the cyclone reopens after six months.

Napier’s Central Fire Station Bistro named best regional restaurant in NZ

Pacifica, in Napier, was again awarded three hats and Teresa's Cocktail Bar also won big.

All Blacks announce World Cup squad in Napier, Retallick still sole Hawke's Bay rep

About 1000 All Blacks fans descended on the team announcement in Napier.

Friends vow to keep murderer living 'in fear' behind bars

Ranapera Taumata killed his girlfriend. Her loved ones say he's a monster and a coward.