Civil earthworks company that took Covid wage subsidy in liquidation, ASB owed $5.4m
Even the Government money wasn’t enough to keep it going so the owner called it quits.
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A new $20 million arena in Taradale is one of NZ's largest indoor sports centres.
Mobster guilty of 501 deportee assault, not guilty of shooting
You can't call police because "We're the Mongrel mob", victim told.
Woman refuses neighbour a cigarette, stabbed 23 times and left for dead
K-Cyn Nathan will spend the next 4 1/2 years in jail for attempting to murder a neighbour.
Local Focus: 'Window' opens in Hawke's Bay property market for first-home buyers
'When the market does turn, it will happen really quickly. Right now, there's a window.'
Suspect found in killer sea mystery
Thousands of creatures suddenly washed ashore. Council testing may have found out why.
‘Fair shake’: Magnitude 5 quake felt by thousands in Napier and across North Island
More than 2000 people felt the shaking across the North Island.
A 501 deportee says he was turning a new leaf in NZ. Then all hell broke loose
Deportee 'wanted the drama to stop' after repeated visits from Mongrel Mob.
Redesign considered for ram-raid-ridden end of Napier's main street
Napier City Council is considering a redesign of the western end of Emerson Street.
Napier homicide house scorched by second suspicious fire
The Marewa address is where police found Arohaina Henare unresponsive.
Man charged with murder of Napier man Colin Blithe
Name suppression continues for murder accused until case reaches High Court.
Pigs found drinking water contaminated with their own filth
Mark Norrish failed to provide clean water and adequate shelter, court told.
Hastings business charged over child’s forklift injury
WorkSafe has filed charges against an orchard packing warehouse in Hastings.
Opinion: City of Sails' deluge a wake-up call, again
The recent weather is a telling tale of two flooded cities, Craig Cooper says.
Opinion: People who want to be kind make terrible MPs
In close to two decades as a newspaper editor, I met very few politicians I liked.
Company fined $19,500 for oil spill which reached Ahuriri Estuary
Council pollution officers contained oil spill using special booms.
Police launch homicide investigation after man found dead in Napier
Man was found dead in Napier on Sunday.
Lotto Powerball jackpots to life-changing $20 million
On Saturday, one lucky Napier man became a millionaire after hitting the jackpot
Latest Lotto millionaire celebrates with cup of noodles
Lotto winner to splash cash on family and pets
Workers escape unharmed after stray spark ignites metal business in Napier
Everyone escaped unharmed after a stray spark set Galvanising Hawke's Bay alight.
Crash closes State Highway 2 south of Hastings and injures several
A crash is expected to keep State Highway 2 south of Hastings closed for at least an hour
Ariki Rigby was killed by multiple ‘gang-affiliated’ people, says sister
Sister of slain teen urges witnesses to dob in "gang-affiliated" killers.
Dairy owner barricades herself in steel cage for safety
More dairy owners expected to install cages in stores to keep them safe.
Juicy Fest review: How did Park Island handle the heat of Nelly and his hip hop company?
Juicy Fest 2023 kicked off its R&B and hip-hop tour in Napier, and here is how it went.
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pick
From the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.
WWII Spitfire pilot who used the iconic plane to sink German subs dies aged 99
Max Collett was one of just two pilots to sink German midget submarines using a Spitfire.
‘Can’t park there’: Car lodged in awkward spot after Napier crash
The car was still stuck on Friday morning, prompting passers-by to do a double-take.
Advocates fight for restoration to end the 'legacy of neglect' at Napier Prison
A Napier jewel will need restoring, with a retaining wall crumbing, parts sealed off.
Christmas without Ariki: Family say the truth ‘must weigh on the soul’
Family fear investigation into teen's murder has "grinded to a halt" and issue fresh plea.
Watch: Bungling burglars botch bottle store burglary, chain hit twice in same night
They didn't get away with any booze but still caused thousands of dollars of damage.
Injuries after car crashes into stationary vehicle in Napier
The car crashed into a non-moving vehicle, police said.
Fifty years ago it was Napier's first drive-in garden centre. Now it will be housing
Decline of the garden centre industry 'similar to the decline of video rental stores'.
Weather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecast
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
Woman charged with helping fleeing driver who rammed police car in Napier
Man who fled into another vehicle after the ramming flipped his car has yet to be found.