Hawke's Bay's Uber desert: Taxi companies haven't been dented by ridesharing app's launch
"I think it'd take longer to get an Uber than to call a taxi."
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Napier's National Aquarium options: $77m rebuild or shut down
State of aquarium shows massive $77 million project is needed to save it, mayor says.
One person dead in Napier-Taupō road crash
One person dead after a crash between a motorcycle and truck on the Napier-Taupo Rd.
Hastings District Council mulls Splash Planet expansion
Some parts of attraction "getting to an age that they need more than just maintenance".
'They are scrupulous': Anger as Hawke's Bay raw milk supplier 'raided' by MPI
MPI says it makes no apologies for holding suppliers to account "to protect health".
Green with envy? Soaring temps blamed for deterioration of Napier streams
Hot temperatures have turned some of Napier's urban streams to bright shades of green.
Memorial garden at Hawke's Bay Hospital damaged as much-loved tree ripped apart in storm
A fallen chestnut tree has caused damage in Hawke's Bay Hospital's memorial garden.
Parents of disabled teen says he deserves to be heard as court case kicks off
Eamon Marshall's family just want to see the emails.
Well known Havelock North motel sold to Hawke's Bay investor
The 19-unit property on Havelock Rd is among the top-rated motels in Hawke's Bay.
She hired a man despite his criminal record. He repaid her with a $150,000 theft
Stole 5 jet skis, computers and vape juice from the boss, then went back to work.
Super Saloon series opener: Mick Quin puts rivals on alert
"Once he was past us it was see you later," defending series champion Cowling said.
Rural Hawke's Bay firefighters fume as 'lowlifes' steal $20k of equipment
As fire spread through the grass, firefighters realised they'd been burgled.
Night heatwave: Hawke's Bay residents urged to remain vigilant against burglars
Cooling properties and cars could be tough, with burglars active in 22C nights.
Napier childcare centre mystery: New building will open 'soon', owner says
Bizarre year-long delay is the latest saga at the site with a fascinating history.
Napier honesty box's 'last straw'? Mayor hopes avocado raid doesn't kill Kiwi tradition
Adrian Taylor has an honesty box. Unluckily for thieves he also owns a security company.
'It was like I had been holding my breath for 40 years'
Erebus family member feels like she could "suddenly breathe again" after apology.
Local Focus: Hunters armed with secateurs
Rose Hunters are saving our gardening history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hastings bakery loses thousands over 'regrettable oversight'
John van den Berk contacted council three weeks before his business' lights went off.
The DHB chair mystery: Minister could cause massive shake-up
Kevin Atkinson fears he's on the outer, as nervy wait beckons.
Taradale garage fire: Badly burnt man recovering in hospital
A man badly burnt in a Taradale garage fire is now in a stable condition.
Local Focus: The broken bridge of Whakakī that no-one owns
Closure requires mourners to walk 700m to the urupā. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ngāti Kahungunu claims it was 'tricked' into signing Hawke's Bay water project
The package included controversial river augmentation, but iwi didn't realise.
Garage fire victim fights for life in hospital
A man badly burnt in a Taradale garage fire is now in a critical but stable condition.
A gun and two friends, one with shaky hands: The sham of Napier's first murder
Frank Long chanced upon a murder in Napier. Then he realised all wasn't what it seemed.
Taradale garage fire: Man in critical condition in hospital
Victim running from garage fire continued to run down street, before needing treatment.
Two ingredients short of a bolognese: Giant mushrooms and spaghetti to light up Hastings
Mesmerising mushrooms and spaghetti will take over Hastings city centre.
Dannevirke firefighter to fight Australian bush fires
Clayton Locke has been deployed to New South Wales for 14 days.
Four deaths at hospital classified as 'adverse events'
Health board delays meant cardiology patient died before they got appointment in mail.
Hawke's Bay Airport creates drop-off/pick-up point for Uber
It's important to incorporate emerging transport trends, airport says.
Local Focus: Napier stormwater citizens have their say
Public see pros and cons to new bylaw. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sewell adds to life member tally
The retired accountant was one of six inducted as a life member.
'Sounds so familiar': Stories of taken Māori children stun Aboriginal campaigner
"We need to share, we need to learn from each other. We need to fight this together."