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
New Zealand‘Scared out of his mind’: How mercy dash yachtie tried to save Peter Beckett’s lifeEnglishman rushed to help ex-Napier councillor after his own near-death in Guatemala.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Tourism secures its $1m lifelineNapier City Council is backing $450k in funding for Hawke’s Bay Tourism's lifeline.20 Feb 02:14 AM
New ZealandClaim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problemsA departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.18 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandSeeing Sheila more clearly with wheelie bins banished from Napier’s main streetBins being left on the street outside of collection hours were not a 'good look'.16 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandNapier bans non-self-contained vehicles from freedom campingTwo new freedom camping sites are set to be introduced in Napier amid a shake-up.13 Feb 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Not funny': Mystery sign bandit alters street names into crude wordsMore than 30 street signs have been hit, costing the council thousands in repairs.26 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandNoisiest city streets: Music in the air is not always music to the earsFor one Hastings resident, cicadas were enough to prompt a call to noise control.02 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Must be all that rich food': Council cleaner reveals the worst toilet users, and how she handles it'It can be quite amusing to watch ... it's not so amusing to clean up.'27 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandRoll call - how many meetings are Hawke’s Bay’s councillors missing?Hawke’s Bay’s councils have released their meeting attendance sheets.27 Dec 05:00 PM
