Latest from Napier

Judge rules $36,715 found under pillow is 'tainted'

Man had claimed money was given to him to support his fight against cancer.

Voices soar at Big Sing competition at Toitoi

Secondary school students from 20 choirs around Hawke's Bay performed.

Nurses' strike to 'significantly' affect Hawke's Bay's health services

Reduced health services due to nurses' strike.

Football: Cup test for unbeaten Havelock North Wanderers

Wanderers have sights set on promotion with first Central League test in the Chatham Cup.

Dumped in duffel bag, fell in an oil drum: The Napier cats that need a home

Almost 50 cats now waiting for an owner after an influx at the Napier SPCA.

New principal for Napier Boys' High in 150th year

Jarred Williams chosen from a very strong field of applicants, says board chairwoman.

Beads of Courage help siblings cope with brother's diagnosis

Max Weeks was six when he was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer.

Tech sector expert Wayne Norrie wins Flying Kiwi award

Hawke's Bay's own Wayne Norrie recognised as a force to be reckoned with in tech industry

'Monstrosities': Series of six speed cushions on one street riles former engineer

A former Napier City Council engineer has a message for his old employer: "Please stop".

'Stay out of the water': Warnings for Marine Parade risk-takers

Current swells on Napier's shoreline need to be respected.

Disabled Hawke's Bay man wrongly denied bus travel by driver

Tony Martin was refused entry onto a bus after the driver insisted he needed a carer.

Napier hosts NZ's best tasting tap water competition

Water-taste winners will be announced this week

Napier Pottery Club's remarkable comeback after the floods

The November floods have proven to have a silver lining for this busy pottery club.

Watch: Air NZ passenger removed from flight after refusing to wear mask

"We had to return to the terminal and get security on board to remove her."

Preserved graffiti helps Napier Prison gain Historic Place status

It opened in 1872. It doesn't look like it'll ever close.

Taradale loosie's day of Premier rugby domination

It's all Taradale and Hastings at the top of the Maddison Trophy table.

The fog's cleared, but 'a bit of rain' for Hawke's Bay over weekend

Residents woke to a foggy start to Friday morning.

'Underdog' Havelock North boat builders win national award

"From what we've heard, it's one of the most prestigious awards in the marine industry."