New ZealandWhy Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.09 Jun 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $40m difference - why Napier council has $110m budget for $70m projectNapier's mayor is hopeful the civic centre and library work will be finished under budget.23 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandStaffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending. 22 May 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Treating us like sheep': Why Napier fisherman plans to skirt around beach barriersSteve Dean says he’ll be driving the long way along the beach to his usual fishing spot.22 May 04:27 AM
New ZealandBudget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roadsThe Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.22 May 04:09 AM
New Zealand'No longer feels like the organisation I loved': Napier council staff bristle at job-loss plan'We were told we're a family and we look after our own.'21 May 08:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWinners and losers: Panel recommends new Hawke's Bay housing projects, casts others asideHousing growth is a hot topic around Napier-Hastings. An independent panel has weighed in.20 May 06:25 PM
New ZealandNapier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves''We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'20 May 12:41 AM
New ZealandMore than 100 council jobs hit by restructure, staff told not to go to mediaSource: Process handled in 'an impersonal, top-down manner' with little regard for impact.19 May 10:51 PM
New ZealandHow Napier's lunch walks are transforming midweek networkingWhat began as a simple 'excuse' to get out for a walk has grown.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal contract for $70.5m Napier council and library precinct'We’re using this pivotal project to drive local job creation and economic momentum.'09 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'09 May 12:34 AM
New ZealandNapier Aquatic Centre open again after repair of hazardous floorA man slipped on the newly installed flooring on opening day.08 May 10:12 PM
New ZealandNapier Library to close on weekends amid uncertain futureThe Saturday closure comes amid a proposal to shut Napier Library for at least two years.06 May 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': 38 pōhutukawa trees mowed down by vandalsReplacing the trees is estimated to cost $20,000, says Napier's mayor.06 May 01:15 AM
New ZealandSecond council pulls out of Hawke’s Bay climate committee'It did not involve a visit to Wairoa, that we are aware of.'05 May 10:28 PM
New ZealandNobody puts Napier in a corner: Councillors stop plan to close nightclubs early'How are young ones going to learn about the world sitting at home playing Playstation?'01 May 02:37 AM
New ZealandGetting a grip on the problem: Aquatic centre's floor 'upgrade' retestedThe floor debuted to the public with an unwanted bang on Monday.29 Apr 11:10 PM
New ZealandAquatic centre closes hours after $4m upgrade opening, patron taken to hospital'We are very sorry to those concerned and have made the decision to close.'28 Apr 04:48 AM
New ZealandNapier council's new barriers frustrating fishermen: 'The beachfront is being closed off'Timber barriers are appearing along Marine Parade to stop vehicles.25 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandDriver frustration as Napier roadworks cause car damageRob Tranter faced delays after his van was damaged on Meeanee Rd.17 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandConcept for new $20m regional park in Hawke's Bay revealed after 'challenges'The park would be developed on Lagoon Farm, under an airport flight path.08 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandNapier Mayor outlines her vision for savings: ‘It all comes at a cost’The Civic Precinct project will house the library and governance facilities.01 Apr 02:44 AM
New ZealandWhy Napier council believes local focus trumps ‘ineffective’ joint climate effortNapier City Council left the Joint Climate Action Committee after an 8/5 vote.28 Mar 07:00 PM
LifestyleDomino’s pizza trays found in nearby bathroom, chain says they hadn’t been used for yearsDomino's confirmed the trays have since been disposed of. 26 Mar 03:48 AM
New Zealand‘Worst I’ve seen’: Tyre specialist stunned at damage from roadworks, dozens of cars affectedMore than 30 people have already called the council to request help.24 Mar 11:54 PM
New ZealandRoadworks chip away at Napier carsOne driver said they had eight windscreen chips and paint chips all over the bonnet.24 Mar 12:37 AM
New ZealandNapier healthcare protest: 'Almost nothing left'Just over 200 people rallied to support the call for better Napier Health Centre services.23 Mar 06:23 AM
New ZealandAvian botulism the likely killer of more than 100 ducks near Napier waterwaysMPI says its testing 'has excluded HPI [bird flu] as a cause' of the deaths.21 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay bar owner calls council plans for earlier closing times ‘crazy’Chris Sullivan says it’s bar operators who have to change, not opening hours.18 Mar 10:44 PM
New ZealandThe video that shows how Napier residents would flee a daytime tsunamiGNS-created model turns people into red dots as they walk and run to high ground.18 Mar 04:47 AM
New ZealandChokepoints in a tsunami: New evacuation model set to be revealed for NapierThe roads to safety won’t all be traffic-free for those trying to find high ground.17 Mar 10:44 PM
New ZealandLandfill lament: Region's yearly recycling mistakes could fill a cruise shipWhy organics are the biggest waste challenge in Hawke's Bay.15 Mar 05:00 PM
