Report says confidence in economy is falling but local business disagrees.

The judge-alone trial began seven months ago.

Craggy Range says interest has "sky-rocketed" now that the track is being removed.

The beaten path of planning rules is well trodden but can quickly lead you off track

ED department nears record numbers on Boxing Day.

Hawke's Bay exponent Helen Reeves loves golf croquet where the party just keeps moving on

Only 53 out of 161 people seen in 24-hour period at ED had to be admitted.

Now more than any time since 1931, Napier needs a vision.

Motorists urged to take heed of weather warnings.

Napier couple urging people to be careful after valuables stolen

Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events on this festive season.

Boxing Day sales rack up $2.5m - people buying the same but spending more.

A vicious storm packing snow, hail, gales and rain is set to lash the North Island.

Ms Tran had $1400, her bank cards, driver's license and passport stolen on Boxing Day

Woman desperately seeking help after passport and wallet stolen.

As clichéd as it may sound, CD

Fire tears through Hastings home

Year 2017 had many turning points in sport but two NZ coaches redefined its parameters

Grant provides community garden trust with new help and initiative for families.

Life-saving operations going all day every day over the holidays.

A milestone in 2017 was the first female mayor for Hastings.

Police are unhappy a motorist with babies in the back refused help from Maori wardens.

Truckie was badly hurt after jumping from his truck when brakes failed.

Hastings Women's Refuge has delivered many food and gift parcels this Christmas weekend.

Thousands flocked to stores for Boxing Day deals.

Retired player-coach Bobby Gould says Wellington Phoenix clearly need accountability

Teens stop handbag and phone theft.

In more than a decade of visiting here, Bobby Gould shares his views on Hawke's Bay Utd

As the harbourmaster I am not here to spoil people's fun.

Napier teens Shamus Paramore and Zhan Te Ngahu were at the Napier Pump Track when they saw some boys rifling through a handbag. When the other boys hurriedly left, dumping the bag and taking items including an iPhone, Shamus and Zhan knew something was wrong and gave chase. Video by Duncan Brown