There is a seasonal influx of homeless in Napier thanks to the long hours of sunshine and dry weather this summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

There is a seasonal influx of homeless in Napier thanks to the long hours of sunshine and dry weather this summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Accused stepfather says dead toddler's bruises and bite marks the result of a 'freakish accident'.

Two bus-loads of school children are among those who have been escorted out of a Hawke's Bay fire zone, as several large fires burn throughout the district.

Almost 4000 homes in the Napier area are without power in what Unison the lines company is calling an 'unplanned' outage.

Out come the jewellery, the fashion and the cars of the 1930s - but Art Deco wouldn't be what it is without the architecture. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A large number of elderly people have still not recovered from last year's campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North, the inquiry panel

People in other parts of the country have been asking "where's summer gone"? It seems it packed its bags and headed to Hawke's Bay

Turning the sprinkler on or topping up the paddling pool could contribute to a water outage, Napier City Council is warning.

GolfHawke's Bay The late Stuart "Emperor" Jones had all the physical attributes of a spellbinding golfer but the rigours of professional

It's taken travelling the world for Napier MP Stuart Nash to realise that there's no better place to raise a family than Napier; and

The man who barricaded himself in a Napier house on Friday evening has been confirmed as Shawn Harding - who had a warrant for his arrest on driving-related offences.

Police have come out empty handed from a search for a wanted man who barricaded himself in a Napier house.

Walking tours of the Napier Cemetery, nestled within Napier's Botanical Gardens, reveals a rich history of the city between 1855 and 1917 - a Napier before the earthquake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Kim Crous was checking Google Maps on her smartphone when she ploughed into a vehicle which had stopped for roadworks in April last year.

What does a natural musician do after they've studied, taught music and sailed around the world performing on cruise ships? Open

Three shearers from different corners of the country have smashed a world shearing record - 1611 strongwool ewes between them in just eight hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Popular stop-off for motorists and a favourite for holidaymakers, Lake Tūtira, is no longer a safe swimming spot due to its poor water quality. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A driver found not guilty for killing a Napier kindergarten teacher in a car crash probably caused her death in a failed suicide, a coroner has found.

A man is recovering in hospital after being stabbed and thrown through a window during a late-night scuffle at Napier's McDonald's restaurant on Monday.

Two people were taken to hospital after a fight in Napier McDonald's last night.

South-westerlies dominating the country this summer will continue to deliver wind and cloud to large parts of the country today.

The cruise ship industry is expected to generate more money for the local economy this year, thanks in part to yesterday's Ovation

Hawke's Bay wineries are a wonderful way to have a glass of wine and enjoy fresh local produce, while taking in the stunning views

Those looking to cool off at a popular Napier swimming spot are having to share the water with swarms of jellyfish. Reports of jellyfish

Napier regional councillor Paul Bailey is right about one thing - the major problems facing the region must be shared responsibilities

Julian Dean will never forget the sight of thousands of cycling fans lining the road, cheering him on as he was about to begin a time

Each year people visit brightly lit creatures that decorate the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds for the Fiesta of Lights. Reporter Alice Lock

The honour is thanks to 270 volunteers, Sandra Ibbotson says. The co-founder and co-ordinator of the Napier Community Patrol was

At $74.2 million in the first two weeks of December, Hawke's Bay has topped the country with the biggest increase in Christmas spend, according to the latest Paymark figures. Made with funding from NZ On Air.