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Company fined $19,500 for oil spill which reached Ahuriri Estuary
Council pollution officers contained oil spill using special booms.
National Aquarium welcomes three new baby kororā
Three kororā couplings have produced three baby kororā.
Dairy ram-raid confirms owner's worst fears
A stolen vehicle was used by burglars to gain access to the convenience store in Ahuriri.
Police launch homicide investigation after man found dead in Napier
Man was found dead in Napier on Sunday.
Disability advocates still waiting for accessibility improvements in Napier
Napier City Council will be considering safety and accessibility improvements soon.
Lotto Powerball jackpots to life-changing $20 million
On Saturday, one lucky Napier man became a millionaire after hitting the jackpot
Latest Lotto millionaire celebrates with cup of noodles
Lotto winner to splash cash on family and pets
Workers escape unharmed after stray spark ignites metal business in Napier
Everyone escaped unharmed after a stray spark set Galvanising Hawke's Bay alight.
Crash closes State Highway 2 south of Hastings and injures several
A crash is expected to keep State Highway 2 south of Hastings closed for at least an hour
Ariki Rigby was killed by multiple ‘gang-affiliated’ people, says sister
Sister of slain teen urges witnesses to dob in "gang-affiliated" killers.
Juicy Fest review: How did Park Island handle the heat of Nelly and his hip hop company?
Juicy Fest 2023 kicked off its R&B and hip-hop tour in Napier, and here is how it went.
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pick
From the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.
WWII Spitfire pilot who used the iconic plane to sink German subs dies aged 99
Max Collett was one of just two pilots to sink German midget submarines using a Spitfire.
‘Can’t park there’: Car lodged in awkward spot after Napier crash
The car was still stuck on Friday morning, prompting passers-by to do a double-take.
Advocates fight for restoration to end the 'legacy of neglect' at Napier Prison
A Napier jewel will need restoring, with a retaining wall crumbing, parts sealed off.
Christmas without Ariki: Family say the truth ‘must weigh on the soul’
Family fear investigation into teen's murder has "grinded to a halt" and issue fresh plea.
EIT’s long-serving CEO had no option to keep top job under mega merger
Chris Collins has led EIT since 2004 and has seen its reputation flourish.
Ratepayers count the cost of McLean Park cricket pitch crane
Council has spent $276,000 on crane maintenance, more than it initially paid for it.
Pacific Explorer off to Kiribati
The trawler was the biggest in the Napier fishing fleet with a crew of up to 11.
Mayhem on Napier and Hastings roads
Emergency services have attended at least eight crashes over the weekend.
Fifty years ago it was Napier's first drive-in garden centre. Now it will be housing
Decline of the garden centre industry 'similar to the decline of video rental stores'.
Woman charged with helping fleeing driver who rammed police car in Napier
Man who fled into another vehicle after the ramming flipped his car has yet to be found.
Covid strikes down NZ Post staff in Napier at busiest time of year
Staff at NZ Post in Napier working "extremely hard" to cover staff shortages due to Covid.
Creek rubbish sparks concern for Ahuriri Estuary contamination
A Napier council clean-up of the Douglas McLean Ave creek uncovered an odd mix of rubbish.
Opening of Ahuriri barbecue area realises project of late ‘Mr Rotary’
The opening of a new barbecue area realised a project of Mike Smith's - AKA 'Mr Rotary'.
State Highway 2 reopens between Napier and Wairoa after slip
State Highway 2 has reopened between Napier and Wairoa after a slip.
Napier residents fight council for Taradale crossing
Council says pedestrian crossings "have risks associated with them".
'Good progress': Police ‘confident’ of finding those who murdered teen
Three months have now passed since 18yo Ariki Rigby's body was set alight in a car.
Trials for Hastings Bomb Squad begin ahead of east coast competition
Peleti Oli is on the hunt for the best dive bombers to represent the region.
HB councils plan to hike rates for years to come - can we afford it?
Should councils be doing more to reduce future rate rises?
Fire investigators looking into property fire at site of Marewa homicide
A house fire took place at the same property where the homicide of Arohaina Henare was.
No shortage of places to play in Hawke's Bay
A basketball court opened in Tamatea, while a playground opened in Frimley