Replacement of wharf could be brought forward after missing pile forces immediate closure
The closure bars vessels, vehicles and people from the wharf.
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Napier rates hike - 47 per cent over three years ?
Charges and fees targeted as council looks to limit rates hike.
Delays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future ahead
A solar farm in Central Hawke's Bay and one near Hawke's Bay Airport both face delays.
'Reopening the conversation': Sale of Napier’s $65m of council houses back on the table
Council may about-turn on its decision not to sell its community housing.
Hawke’s Bay in brief: Four leap-day babies for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke's Bay Hospital had four leap-day babies born.
Party time for Napier's big innings: Marking a century and a half
Napier's first borough council was installed in 1874 — with 493 electors.
Park's goal of all children to 'have fun' is closer with new communication boards
Anderson Park playground has just got a little more fun for all children.
Olympic window opens: Napier prepped and poised for triathlon 'coup'
Olympic window wide open for Napier competitors.
'The aroha, the manaaki, and the wairua': Thousands turn out to commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay
Emotions and community spirit were strong as people from all over came together.
How we're remembering the anniversary of the cyclone
Commemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.
Hawke's Bay: Where can you commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle's anniversary
Here's where you can go to unite and show support a year on from the disaster.
Hawke's Bay Commemorations for 1931 earthquake
Commemorations were held across Napier and Hastings for the 1931 earthquake.
'We need to take on these challenges': Massive rates hike forecast for Napier
Napier will get the chance for input, but costs are a challenge.
Talking Point: Hawke’s Bay councils need to leave ‘no stone unturned’ to find savings
Opinion: 2024 is shaping as the year of big rates rises in Hawke's Bay - here's why.
Kiwi actress will be Art Deco Festival's 'Chief Costume Officer'
The iconic Art Deco weekend has been postponed for three years.
Hawke’s Bay cruise ship season: No Stats NZ data for biggest ever
There is no Stats NZ cruise ship data, but local businesses say their own numbers speak.
Water restrictions in a near record-wet year: 'We need to rethink our approach'
Napier, Hastings and Waimārama are now under water restrictions - is this the future?
Museum pays tribute to late sculptor Paul Dibble
Two of Dibble's pieces among range of art purchased by MTG Foundation over the years.
Neighbours at war over barking Shih Tzu dogs
Ruby and Simba have been the subject of 17 complaints from three neighbours.
Napier's mature 'gumball' trees set for CBD chop
Two trees have had their day in Dalton St.
Suburban sport: Hawks help open new Napier court
Basketball court revitalises community hub.
Frank Golder's golden surveying years: The 80-year-old drone, laser and infrared expert
The land surveyor once worked with totara pegs he carved himself. It's different now.
Have your say on Napier council model
Councils nationwide are required to do a representation review every six years.
'Intolerable risk to life': Behind the scenes of the office buying $110m of cyclone-smashed homes
140 homeowners in Hawke's Bay are meeting the teams that will buy their flooded homes.
Buy-out meetings for cyclone hit properties under way
More than half have had first meetings with the special council office or are about to.
Frustrations over lack of Marewa pedestrian crossing lead to protest
Advocates say Napier's council has waited too long to improve safety for pedestrians.
McLean Park naming rights - correcting the record
Documents were obtained under the LGOIMA process.
‘Going to be dogs everywhere’: Furore over 1.2m fence height proposal in Napier
There’s no one picketing in the streets, but sentiment suggests not many are on the fence.
Concept approval a milestone in decade-long timeline of Napier’s civic centre
Construction is expected to start within 18 months.
Napier council agrees to lease land for cabins for cyclone-displaced whānau
Some residents forced from their cyclone-damaged whenua may soon have a temporary home.
Thousands pack Napier CBD for massive illuminated street party
7000 people chose Napier's big street party over elections on the telly.
Marine Parade viewing platform surveillance a possibility after vandalism
The glass of the oceanside viewing platform has been broken after suspected vandalism.
Going with the flow as Hawke’s Bay councils back FPP voting in local elections
The Napier council was the last to vote on the FPP vs STV issue.
Six months to the day, Gabrielle struck: Honours, heroes and awards
The Napier Civic Awards are this year specifically for volunteers in rescue and recovery.