‘Outrageous’: $9m of cyclone business support in Hawke’s Bay not spent
The number of grants paid hadn't been finalised, but leftover money would be returned.
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Glory recalled ahead of Chatham Cup opener
Napier City Rovers are third on the all-time list of Chatham Cup winners.
Victims 'bundled into car' during Napier assault
Napier police are urging witnesses of the crime to come forward.
Mystery over metal divider on Napier park bench
The divider has presented more questions than answers.
Hawke’s Bay Regional councillor calls for Civil Defence Joint Committee to resign
Neil Kirton says Hawke's Bay Civil Defence has 'lost its social licence'.
'NRL can’t let more games go there': Paul Gallen slams Warriors pitch invaders in Napier
The man in charge of bringing major events there wants police to be more heavy-handed.
Road success again as Hawks claw way back in southern raid
The Hawks have five wins this season, and they have all been away from home.
The slow road to the Civil Defence review
The terms of reference for the Cyclone Gabrielle response review are still a month away.
'Appalling': Israel Dagg hits out as 12 pitch invaders crash Warriors party
Twelve arrested as former All Black calls on Kiwi crowds to boo rather than cheer.
The day of the Texans: Napier Tech Old Boys bag two rugby titles
Both the Premier men's rugby first round and the women's championship were decided.
High-flying couple celebrate 76th wedding anniversary
Lew and Doreen Day are celebrating their 76th anniversary of a marriage full of adventure.
Fleeing driver in Napier hits parked vehicle, car spiked by police
Two people were taken into custody and police are still searching for a third.
Teens arrested after stealing cigarettes and treats in Napier
Three youths aged 13, 14 and 16 were arrested after the robbery.
‘Cup final mentality’: Month of ‘must win’ matches facing Napier City Rovers
Huge four weeks facing the football club as they eye a National League spot.
Napier Port expects cyclone recovery by end of year
Napier Port's first half profit, and its dividend, have dropped - with Gabrielle blamed.
Third time lucky: McAnulty on being latest Hawke’s Bay cyclone recovery minister
Hawke's Bay has had three cyclone recovery ministers in as many months since Gabrielle.
Record-breaking drugs bust on ship at Port of Napier
Methamphetamine found on a ship which arrived from South Africa weighed 83kg.
Suspects flee in car after aggravated robbery of petrol station for cigarettes and icecreams
Police are working to track a vehicle with four people inside it that fled the scene.
Warriors flying the flag for Hawke's Bay
'It pulls on the heartstrings when people go through what they went through.'
The flights carrying $41m in cash during peak of cyclone crisis
Armed police watched on as the "very important mission" came in to land.
Still here, still working, still together: The stunning recovery of the Esk Church
The clang of a church bell rang on Tuesday morning, as if to say, "I'm still standing".
Maybe the hippies were right as Chantal turns 40
Chantal Shop is 40 years old and is celebrating the milestone this month.
‘A life of its own’: Opening of community garden brings joy to Tamatea
The lawn of Julie McLean's Lancaster St property is now a new community garden.
Want free tickets to the Warriors in Napier? Fill out your uncompleted census
A chance to watch a beloved NRL team is being used as bait for those who haven't engaged.
Mark Hutchinson to stand for Labour in Napier electorate
Mark Hutchinson seeks the job vacated by the retirement of Stuart Nash.
Fans warned to get to McLean Park early for NRL clash
More than a week out from the big game, big queues are expected at the gates in Napier.
Budget 2023: $6b resilience plan to future-proof cyclone-hit infrastructure
It follows the near $1b announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Sunday.
Sacked Minister's texts to Police Commissioner contradicted PM’s comments on cyclone crime
The message was released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.
Napier the most dangerous city in NZ for cyclists
'I know how hard that concrete is': Cyclist Terence Fitzgerald says he's not surprised.
Napier aquarium releases the last of its sharks after injuries, deaths
National Aquarium releases two injured sharks after three died after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Turf wars: Why cup-winning footballer won’t play on artificial grass
Central League side is without their key defender due to the artificial grass surface.
Away win gives Marist another chance at Cup dream
Napier Marist won a round 1 match on Saturday, their first Chatham Cup game in four years.
PM and ministers tour flood-hit Pan Pac; business could resume as early as August
Ministers saw where the stopbank breached, causing widespread damage to the plant.
Sliding into success? Council-provided Splash Planet becomes temporary EIT classroom
Students still unable to use the flooded Taradale campus instead use community venues.