Hastings District promises to change inequities in rates relief system
Decisions around rates relief after Cyclone Gabrielle has caused some frustration.
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Napier council ranked lowest in CouncilMARK survey
It received the lowest rating of HB councils that took part in the independent review.
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Napier Tech and Taradale took maximum points again.
Anzac Day: Services, road closures for Napier
There are three road closures on Anzac Day to coincide with the Anzac services being held.
Home rules: Rovers look for winning form at home
Goal to make sure home ground advantage is used to the maximum.
Transformational change: New Napier council CEO settles in
Lousie Miller is a regarded as an experienced leader of transformational change.
Spark retail outlet in Napier hit by early-morning break-in
Display models had been ripped out of security sockets.
From silt to sanctity: Eskdale and Pōrangahau communities still cleaning gravesites
Communities and the Remembrance Army are cleaning up at Eskdale Cemetary.
Hawke’s Bay weather set to improve after gloomy start to Easter weekend
Weather warnings for Hawke's Bay were lifted on Sunday.
Not a mention of the Lord, God, or Jesus. That’s my kind of church.
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Opinion: Room for all on road to recovery
Hawke’s Bay's recovery a long and complex journey.
Vanished in the cyclone: Where is Joseph Ahuriri?
Joseph Ahuriri's planned several-hour trip to Napier is now a missing persons case.
The feeling of being left alone - Hawke’s Bay’s disaster within a disaster
To restore confidence, it's time for the Civil Defence Joint Committee to step aside.
‘It’s not good enough’: Hawke’s Bay businesses feel abandoned after cyclone
Hawke's Bay business owners want more support in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cheers to 50 years: Napier City Rovers’ history of stars, famous wins, a future rugby international and even a ‘hex’ on the club
Rovers revealed: The supposed 'hex' and a star who went on to play against the All Blacks
What will Sir Rod do in Napier for Easter?
Will it be shopping, the miniature railway, or the football?
‘You lose confidence’: Family of murdered Ariki Rigby speak out
Police say investigation into murdered teen at 'sensitive stage' - but cousin frustrated.
Dumped by Manchester City: Size no problem now for Napier City Rovers signing
Premier League giants discarded rising teen - now he is plying his trade in New Zealand.
Disgusted! Four defibrillators stolen in Napier
At least four life-saving defibrillators were stolen in Napier in three weeks.
‘Extensive rebuild’ begins at $85m super-kitchen in Awatoto, months after opening
The plant was badly flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Stuart Nash's departure opens a selection door
Labour is facing its first Napier candidate selection meeting in 15 years.
Taradale Bridge Club opens new clubroom doors to invite other clubs in
Taradale Bridge Club has opened its new premises, which it invites other clubs to use.
Calls intensify for wider Hawke’s Bay slash inquiry after sacking and resignation
"We still need to understand what caused the damage; how to avoid this happening again."
Tattoo flash sale draws big crowd to Napier, raises $20k for cyclone recovery
A line snaked down to the street in the hours leading up to the event.
Man started a fire at party: Avoids jail after meeting with victims
Man set fire at Napier property after being confronted for stealing cash at party.
'Fall from grace': Former prison officer took cannabis for pain, and ended up dealing it
Matthew Fa'alele told police searching his home that they would find cannabis and weapons.
Stuart Nash saga: Ombudsman re-opens investigation into OIA response
The investigation will be concluded 'as soon as possible'.
Nash sacking: Why it matters and why he’s staying as Napier’s MP
'No unnecessary, messy and expensive byelection.'
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tourists 'key' to rebooting economy, council's multimillion-dollar weekly roading spend
Documents have revealed more of the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle and the recovery phase.
National's Napier candidate says Stuart Nash's antics 'really disappointing for the region'
Katie Nimon says public trust in Stuart Nash is gone.
Napier City Rovers' moving gesture to Cyclone Gabrielle victims
The football team honoured victims with black armbands and on-field showings.