Latest from Napier

'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

‘Unacceptable’: Napier Port chides noisy vessel after sleepless night

Napier Port is taking action to ensure no repeats, after excessive noise from cargo ship.

Perth comp chance to talk rugby tournament hosting

Napier bid possible for rugby tournament worth multi-millions to economy.

The town where you need a car, but it’s hard to use it

In a small Hawke's Bay town, residents struggle with both driving and public transport.

Lifeguards to move from dangerous beach in bid to stop people swimming there

Marine Parade Beach in central Napier is being deemed unsafe for swimming.

Homicide probe: Woman found dead, police search for suspect

She was found unresponsive at a Nuffield Avenue address this morning.

'The worst place in the world to build a city'

Development led by Ngāti Kahungunu will be in one of the city's lowest-lying areas.

Mum given less than 48 hours notice of disabled son’s move from home of 20 years

Illnesses and difficulty recruiting forced short-notice closure of Paul's home.

Football team has points to prove and secure

Napier City Rovers have national points to both prove, and secure over next two weeks

Video: Pair set fire to family-owned restaurant with firework

Incredible video shows moment a pair attempted to burn down a popular Napier restaurant.

Stolen car found in Napier's harbour earlier used in ram-raid

Police could be seen wading into the water and appeared to search the waterlogged vehicle.

Blues ‘brothers’: The bond that unites Rovers’ teenaged tyros

Two teenagers are proving their worth for Napier City Rovers in the National League.

Teen’s ‘cruel’ murder: Police ‘confident’ of catching those who killed Ariki Rigby

Police renew calls for information into teenager Ariki Rigby's brutal killing.

McLean Park readies for cricket after rock adventure

The grass will be greener on the other side - when 172m of turf has been replaced.