Napier news
Answers to the most popular questions asked during the holidays
CAB Napier answers some of the most asked questions over the Christmas period.
Pharmacy recommends ways to help relieve physical pain
OPINION: Ahuriri Pharmacy pharmacist's advice on managing your pain.
Why Napier council introduced water restrictions six weeks earlier than normal
Mayor Kirsten Wise speaks on Napier water restrictions ahead of a hot summer.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
Meerkats no more from Napier Community Patrol's new vehicle
Napier Community Patrol swaps the staple meerkat for a sleeker look on the new patrol car.
Meerkats no more from Napier Community Patrol's new vehicle
Napier Community Patrol swaps the staple meerkat for a sleeker look on the new patrol car.
Havelock North brothers bring band to the bay for two summer shows
Havelock North brothers return to the Bay for two performances with their band Wet Denim.
Premium
Audrey Young: How a Prime Minister helped get me off a criminal conviction
Opinion: Norman Kirk was deeply angered by Denis O'Reilly's comments.
‘Terrible’ Tarawera volcanic eruption retold: Gail Pope
Opinion: Molten blobs of scoria pounded the roof.
Gardening’s ‘naughtiest half hour’ revealed: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: 'I’m trialling a scarecrow which stands rigidly to attention.'
More to Hawke’s Bay rivers than ‘just breathing’: Garth Eyles
Opinion: 'For nigh on 50 years nothing has been done to protect the ranges from erosion.'
Their boy's school bus was canned, so they've bought one to drive him and his friends to class
The Astill's 22-seater bus to Hastings already has 19 students booked for the ride.
Health NZ proposes cut to Napier’s overnight urgent care services
A confidential briefing note says the changes could occur by March 2025.
Rural News
Growing optimism for the 2025 avocado season
The avocado industry is holding on to hope for a good season in 2025.
Raising the next generation of primary industry leaders
HATA has regional hubs throughout NZ with workshops, programmes & resources for teachers.
The Country: Rabobank’s Stefan Vogel on the global food supply chain
Stefan Vogel, Hunter McGregor, Hamish Goatley.
New speed shear record set at Te Puna
A new Te Puna Speed Shear record has been set by a shearer in his 20s.
'Relief': Waimea Dam dispute finally ends
Tasman Mayor Tim King said: "It’s been a long and tortuous process to get this far".
New photos of Coromandel scrub fire, warning to drone users
Crews have been battling strong winds and steep terrain.
Lifestyle news
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
Car news and advice
Next-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA to feature Google AI for smarter driving
New version of the MBUX Virtual Assistant is powered by Google’s cutting-edge AI.
How Goodyear’s new smart tyres sense rain and ice to prevent crashes
Advanced sensors can now detect slippery road conditions.
Is this the world's cutest Toyota Land Cruiser? Tiny Landc Roomy has some big ideas (and adorable details)
Japanese tuner ESB Style goes to town on tiny Toyota to make it a tough (not) 4x4.
OneRoof property news
Agent makes over $1.2m on re-sale of TV house - with some help from her mum
Block NZ home sold for $2.867m at the end of last month.
Tony Alexander: Next OCR cut could be as low as 0.25%
US punctures Kiwi hopes of cheaper mortgages in 2025.
Kiwi real estate agent Sandra Bullock follows her Hollywood namesake with star listing
She gets her very own Lake House.
More Napier news
Creative Arts Napier remembering the last 10 years
Creative Arts Napier looks back at 10 years of art, experiences, wonder and friendship.
Advice from Ahuriri Pharmacist on men's health
Ahuriri Pharmacy Pharmacist gives advice and helpful tips for men's health.
Taradale Hōhepa Shop's new ‘heart re-starter' set to help the community
The ‘heart re-starter’ is housed in a yellow, outdoor AED cabinet.
Captain’s Corner play area takes off at Hawke's Bay Airport
New playroom at the airport will give children something to do while waiting for flights.
Busy November at CAN as the gallery celebrates its 10 birthday
Creative Arts Napier is ready for a busy November as it celebrates 10 years.
Napier Council gets city ready for big 150 birthday bash
Napier City Council busy as they gear up for 150 year celebration.
Bay Batucada only New Zealand drumming group to take part in ‘Drum for Health’
Bay Batucada takes part in global 'Drum for Health' campaign.
Fourty years of stories and speeches celebrated at Pania Toastmasters' birthday bash
One of Hawke's Bay's longest running Toastmasters turns 40 this year.
How Hawke’s Bay rugby has defied the New Zealand sporting credit crunch
Inside the proud provincial rugby union defying player drain and credit crunch trends.
Warhol and other pop culture artists fill the walls at CAN
Andy Warhol fever hits the Creative Arts Napier gallery.
Millions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sites
An award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.
Magpies swap rugby boots for gumboots to help Hawke’s Bay community
Rugby stars give back to the community that supports them so much.
Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion
The region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.
John Tarlton talks with Louise Ward about baring his soul by publishing old love poems
'Writing love poetry is not for sissies.'