The town where you need a car, but it’s hard to use it
In a small Hawke's Bay town, residents struggle with both driving and public transport.
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Lifeguards to move from dangerous beach in bid to stop people swimming there
Marine Parade Beach in central Napier is being deemed unsafe for swimming.
'Very disappointed': Pilot academy won't be buying Air Hawke's Bay
The NZICPA was the "preferred bidder".
Rovers’ challenge to conquer ones that got away
One last crack for Napier City Rovers before they embark on National League review.
Mid-December reopening for Ravensdown plant building after fire
The ongoing closure from a fire two months ago will not affect Ravensdown customers.
Outfield to be a musical cacophony as 37 acts descend on Hawke’s Bay
Four-man band Coterie, fresh from touring with Six60, will headline it.
National's Katie Nimon confirmed to run again for Napier seat in 2023
National has confirmed its selection of Katie Nimon to run for the Napier seat once more.
Napier homicide victim named, arrest made
34-year-old Arohaina Henare died on Friday morning.
'Anger, pain and grief': Life sentence brings end to murder case
Second Mongrel Mob member sentenced for life for Peter Lui murder.
Concern about compounding effect of recent violent crime
Three homicides in three months and three shootings in two months.
Homicide probe: Woman found dead, police search for suspect
She was found unresponsive at a Nuffield Avenue address this morning.
'The worst place in the world to build a city'
Development led by Ngāti Kahungunu will be in one of the city's lowest-lying areas.
Mum given less than 48 hours notice of disabled son’s move from home of 20 years
Illnesses and difficulty recruiting forced short-notice closure of Paul's home.
Football team has points to prove and secure
Napier City Rovers have national points to both prove, and secure over next two weeks
Video: Pair set fire to family-owned restaurant with firework
Incredible video shows moment a pair attempted to burn down a popular Napier restaurant.
Stolen car found in Napier's harbour earlier used in ram-raid
Police could be seen wading into the water and appeared to search the waterlogged vehicle.
Blues ‘brothers’: The bond that unites Rovers’ teenaged tyros
Two teenagers are proving their worth for Napier City Rovers in the National League.
Teen’s ‘cruel’ murder: Police ‘confident’ of catching those who killed Ariki Rigby
Police renew calls for information into teenager Ariki Rigby's brutal killing.
McLean Park readies for cricket after rock adventure
The grass will be greener on the other side - when 172m of turf has been replaced.
Flight of the Condor: Former Chile rugby captain now proudly a Magpie
Magpies' Chilean scrum coach wants to be a pathfinder for South American rugby coaches.
'The risk of wildfire is real': Firefighters urge fireworks caution
Minor incidents are already stacking up, and firefighters don't want a bigger one.
Yacht sinks 5m to bottom of Meeanee Quay
The vessel was retrieved from the water by divers.
Appeal for sighting of 'car driving at speed' before Napier fatal crash
As at Tuesday, three people remained in hospital, including one in a critical condition.
Code-swapper: Speedy Leopard pounces after sporting switch
Former top domestic cricket player tosses in bat for football's National League.
Sports action and carnival fun
Action packed Saturday with sports events and a street carnival
Five people still in hospital following 'horrendous' fatal crash in Napier
A witness says there was debris everywhere following the crash.
When our regions do well, NZ does well
Our regional communities are becoming stronger and more resilient.
Muggy showers to end hot weekend in Hawke's Bay
MetService Meteorologist says the best time to have a BBQ in the Bay will be Saturday
Hawke's Bay: Big turnout for disaster drills
More than 25,000 people in Hawke's Bay practiced earthquake and tsunami drills.
Get 'clinical': Challenge to Rovers' attack ahead of clash with high-flyers
Napier City Rovers hunting goals as eye second half of National League campaign
Footballer's inspirational journey: From refugee camp to MVP
Young footballer has followed an inspirational journey both on and off the pitch.
Second arrest after Flaxmere death
Man found at Flaxmere property, which has since been searched.
Local Focus: Hawke's Bay eateries still struggling to find staff
But not all bars and restaurants are struggling to find staff.
'It was gutting': How football player's 'brief' UK trip turned into 30-month 'nightmare'
Sportsman opens up on how Covid-19's closed borders kept him out of NZ for 30 months.