Latest from Napier

'Most urgent project in 20 years': City engineer

"I near fell off my chair" - principal's response when told work starts straightaway.

First look at European-style 'village' development

Developers hope to be ready to start building by July 2020.

Scientists closer to forecasting next big one off Hawke's Bay

Small quake can lubricate colliding plates, and trigger a slow-slip event, research finds.

Meth, money and a friend's haunting plea: Why former drug dealer became pastor

"I sold him a dream - money, gold watches. He had five kids, but on those words he moved."

Men wanted over serious assault outside Taradale bar

Have you seen these men? Police are investigating a serious assault outside Sideline Bar.

The 90-year-old Hawke's Bay cycling fanatic: Why it still spins his wheels

"I've always had a bike, ever since I was a little boy."

'Eight or nine-metre' whale hits sailing boat

Rogue wave the first of double whammy for couple on 18-month sailing adventure.

Boat dented by whale in sea encounter

The couple on the boat were wondering what else could be coming their way.

Mission says Elton John's rescheduled show won't be a mission for punters

"People have to reschedule their stays but this far out they shouldn't have a problem."

Men found not guilty of raping woman in hotel room

Verdict given for men accused of raping woman in Napier hotel room.

Elton John adds third Auckland show

Some dates also moved owing to scheduling conflicts.

Hollywood over Napier? Elton John's second Mission Concert rescheduled

Change in schedule could be because of next year's Oscars ceremony.

'As if it were yesterday': Poignant service marks Napier siege anniversary

Both officers who survived shooting are still in the force and were at the commemoration.

Napier hit-and-run leaves Archie the dog homeless, needing surgery

The SPCA is reaching out to members of the public who might be able to help Archie.

Not in my city: Napier won't become a new Amsterdam, acting mayor says

And Tukituki MP Lawrence Yule says the cannabis referendum could become NZ's Brexit.

Missing Napier siblings, 11 and 8, found 'safe and well'

The 11-year-old and 8-year-old haven't been seen since yesterday afternoon.