Latest from Napier

Mobster jailed after kidnapping girlfriend and 'coward's punch' on female prison officer

Upon hearing the sentence, the man kicked out at a piece of furniture.

Seriousness of environmental breaches on the rise as the number decreases

The total cost of fines for environmental breaches has more than tripled.

From prop to Pinot Noir: Ex-All Black's journey from the rugby field to the vineyard

Rugby and wine blend perfectly at ex-All Black John Ashworth's Hawke's Bay vineyard

Taxi driver says switch to LPG is way around high petrol costs

Is converting cars to LPG the solution to rising fuel costs? A taxi driver thinks so.

Speed limit cut on Napier's dragstrip Willowbank Ave

More speeds limits lowered on streets in and around Napier.

Rape victim moved to act after hearing man abused another

Two victims, 20 years apart, speak out about rapist and sex abuser Robin Hermansen.

Three Waters announcement 'silent' on Hawke's Bay alternative

Three Waters recommendations underwhelm mayors.

'I'm really excited for it' says Hawke's Bay debutant

''We have so much amazing, growing talent in Hawke's Bay', says Kat Brown.

Get that sand back to where it belongs

NCC should insist the HBRC urgently repairs avoidable damage at Westshore Beach.

Shooting accused remanded in custody

Man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after Napier incident.

Damp end to a wet Hawke's Bay month - maybe

A wintery end to summer - showers forecast, but not a lot of rain.

Covid's effects delay Hawke Cup play until November

Hawke's Bay the first team to retain the Hawke Cup throughout a season since 2016-2017.

'Quietest in 20 years': Low foot traffic hurting business in Napier, Hastings CBDs

Businesses are being hit hard by a big drop in foot traffic

Rain creates growth phase for lawnmowing industry

He does 10 lawns a day, five days a week.

Parents urged to plan ahead, as temporary ECE closures likely

Ministry of Education warns rising Covid cases will impact ECE centres.

Sex abuser gets lengthy sentence for creating 'living hell'

Victims tell court about the impact of years of sexual abuse.

Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: 18 new cases in Hawke's Bay on Wednesday

Wednesday 1pm Covid update from the Ministry of Health.

Sewage leak warning lifted at Pandora Pond

A no swimming and fishing warning following a sewage leak has been lifted.