No rescues yet for surf life saving club as summer patrols underway
Twenty lifeguards trained for summer, and 90 more qualified to assist at Waimārama.
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Stolen shipwreck binoculars returned to Napier owners
Binoculars from 1986 shipwreck disappeared from a Westshore verandah this week.
Sprinkler ban in Napier: Usage soars to some of highest in country
Water use in the city is 'out-stripping supply.'
Serious injuries, stretch of SH2 expressway closes after two-vehicle crash
New Zealand Transport Agency said delays are possible.
Hastings shed blaze: Firefighters dial Australia for guidance
The call to Queensland was for advice on chemicals stored inside.
Woman 'frozen' after man's nude approach at Hawke’s Bay beach
'I turned my head and there are just genitals, that I didn't want to see, nor ask to see.'
David Colville: Emotive arguments shouldn’t stop 600 much-needed homes being built in Napier
OPINION: Regional Council’s decision not to support Riverbend homes not based on evidence.
Hawke’s Bay basks in early summer heat, hits 30C
Hawke's Bay hits 30°C; Wairoa and Taradale lead with warm temps.
Awatoto and Te Awanga littered with rubbish, locals call for more bins
Coastal rubbish piles frustrate locals and fishermen.
Happy borough-day: Napier basks in sunshine for its 150th
Free coffee and ice cream as Napier marks 150 years.
Family's plea: Stolen binoculars hold much sentimental value - originally from shipwreck
'It’s unbelievable how I acquired them'. Beloved binoculars stolen from Westshore home.
From charity to defeating champions: Napier City Rovers beat title holders 3-2
First they delivered presents at Ronald McDonald House - then they delivered on the pitch.
Inside the Rovers: From the Heart
Napier City Rovers’ Fergus Neil and Adam Hewson made a special visit to Ronald McDonald House on Saturday, then hours later their team delivered big time on the pitch.
'Right combo of wind, waves, tides': Why a pou swept away in cyclone was found 650 days later
'The marae's still alive, the carving is still alive and the people of Tangoio are alive.'
Cyclone Gabrielle's lost pou found: A sign of life for Tangoio Iwi
Despite the pou's return, Tangoio Marae still awaits repairs two years post-cyclone.
Mutes from Mars break disability barriers through music
Featuring musicians with disabilities, Mutes from Mars perform in Hawke's Bay on Nov 28.
Hamish Pinkham’s tips for festival success: The music, the venue and the vibes
Black Barn will be a 'natural home' for the event, with a 'pulsing bassline' thrown in.
Witnesses wanted after person hit by vehicle then assaulted in Napier
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
'Ugly and racist': Man's abusive TikTok posts after Salvation Army shop assault
Judge: 'Colourful is a polite description. It’s not colourful. It’s abusive.'
Pou swept from marae during Cyclone Gabrielle washes ashore after 650 days at sea
A hand-carved pou lost in the cyclone has been found on Mahia Beach, 100km from home.
Health NZ to immunise 1400 seasonal workers against measles
Health NZ is expecting to vaccinate 1400 RSE workers.
Turning niche to neat with property styling Refined Spaces
Katie Kettle was once a Navy chief now she transforms homes by refining and rearranging.
Children face 10-hour school day as bus route axed
Mum accuses Education Ministry of breaching its own criteria.
'Rejection after rejection': Two families who met at flat viewing secure house with novel approach
The couples with kids decided they weren't going to fight each other to get a place.
Forty entries for Napier's Christmas Parade as rebound begins
Community support for the Christmas Parade in Napier is rising after a post-Covid slump.
Napier Christmas Parade celebrates its 150th anniversary
Growth in registration as Santa gears up to celebrate city’s 150th anniversary after a post-Covid slump. Video / Rafaella Melo
Lucky escape: Owner scrolling social media spots her dog stuck in a poo pond
The power of Facebook - and help from a lasso - saved a dog from a stink situation.
Givealittle funds raised to support man's cancer battle shifts to buy his coffin
Tens of thousands raised for cancer battler Jason Hooker used to make him comfortable.
Neil Kirton: Hawke's Bay councils 'gamble' on urban development
OPINION: Napier's vote is 'akin to a high-stakes game of poker'.
Mixed weather for big weekend of events in Hawke's Bay
Summer Regatta sailing and kahawai fishing are features of a busy weekend.
How Napier City Rovers can make the National League final
National League final hope not lost despite gutting Napier City Rovers defeat.
Santa's summer grotto and Mrs Claus' bar hop highlight festive fun
Napier CBD to celebrate Christmas with a month of events, starting November 23.