Michael Fowler: When a runway became a drag strip
During the day joy-ride flights were offered at $3 for 15 minutes by the Napier Aero Club
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The dental surgeon running as a Napier candidate
Business owner and dental surgeon eager to enter politics.
Conviction partially quashed for man involved in fatal gang bashing
Jason Signal wasn't a gang member but was convicted for his part in the killing.
‘How dare you put your hands on my missus:' Killer's words as he stabbed woman in chest
Killer of Napier woman Arohaina Henare pleads guilty to murder.
Ikaroa-Rāwhiti has been a Labour stronghold since it was established in 1999
Newcomer Cushla Tangaere-Manuel holds slight lead over Meka Whaitiri
Former hospo boss in last-minute bid for Parliament off to rocky start
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Scorcher weather forecast could break a 25-year Napier record
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National League showdown: Familiar Wellington foe awaits Napier City Rovers in season-opener
Napier City Rovers aim for winning start to football's 2023 National League.
'I've killed my bro': Man gets home detention after mate falls off the back of ute
Group drinking before the accident but the driver was under the legal limit.
Brutal attack on Napier teen filmed, three women arrested and charged
Video of the incident has been classified as objectionable material.
Esk Valley resident predicts worst is yet to come
Esk Valley is a dust bowl, as winds whip up debris left by Gabrielle.
Tukituki attracts the most candidates for General Election
All up, 27 candidates are vying for your votes on October 14.
Cruise season bonanza: Record summer in store
Australasia is seen as among the most vibrant, although the impact of ships is questioned.
Former All Black Roy Roper dies weeks after his 100th birthday
Family say they will always "value" former All Black who made it to 100 as a great father
Home by Christmas: The one wish of widow whose home was decimated in cyclone
Sylvia Bell one of an estimated 130 Wairoa residents unable to return home after cyclone.
Is stopbank planting problematic?
OPINION: Based on the evidence of the cyclone, the council's plantings must be questioned.
Man, 72, gets 11 months' home detention for historic sex offending
Zane Hugh Smith appeared for sentencing for a third time.
Crunch time in Magpies and Turbos rivalry
The Magpies have won the last seven matches against Manawatū.
Surveillance and GPS tracking foils gang's meth-dealing ring
Ringleader jailed for 45 months, but may soon be eligible for parole.
‘Give it everything’: Napier City Rovers out to impress in football’s National League
Sole provincial-based club in football's National League out to impress.
Police swarm fleeing vehicle in Napier
More than five police cars responded to the incident near Awatoto.
Man attacked in court dock after members of public scale 2m barrier
Security guards and a police officer struggled for several minutes to regain control.
Crying maunga’ inspires cyclone relief song
Musician Riqi Harawira writes an uplifting song for Te Mata Peak.
Hawke's Bay weather to be mostly dry and sunny for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Region's trend of mostly dry, sunny weather to continue into next week.
NPC rugby: Visitors take bragging rights in Battle of the Bays
The Steamers can claim real Bay status.
Cheer amid despair: How $10.3m Lotto win brought joy to cyclone-ravaged Wairoa
A massive Lotto win gave Wairoa residents something to celebrate after a 'tough year'.
Speedway: Napier racer makes history in the US
Bradley Wilson-Dean has stunned the speedway world.
Halloween horror: Driver drank and took drugs before killing cousin, injuring seven
One victim dead, one paralysed and one cannot remember the death of his girlfriend.
Man scams dozens of people selling cars that weren't his, earning thousands
Scam artist pays $50,000 to court after judge gives jail warning.
Racing: Big local winner back for Spring Racing Carnival
Callsign Mav won three of the races in 2020 and 2021, one at odds of over 80-1.
The date is set: Trains to return to Napier for first time since cyclone
It has been seven months since trains rolled through Napier. But be vigilant from now on.
Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.
Two trucks crash on SH2 north of Napier
A person is taken to hospital as a crash blocks one lane of the state highway.