Opinion: City of Sails' deluge a wake-up call, again
The recent weather is a telling tale of two flooded cities, Craig Cooper says.
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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.
Covid strikes down NZ Post staff in Napier at busiest time of year
Staff at NZ Post in Napier working "extremely hard" to cover staff shortages due to Covid.
'Good progress': Police ‘confident’ of finding those who murdered teen
Three months have now passed since 18yo Ariki Rigby's body was set alight in a car.
‘Unacceptable’: Napier Port chides noisy vessel after sleepless night
Napier Port is taking action to ensure no repeats, after excessive noise from cargo ship.
Perth comp chance to talk rugby tournament hosting
Napier bid possible for rugby tournament worth multi-millions to economy.
Dig out your feather boa, Napier wants you on its summer guest list
Art Deco Festival Napier is back and there's never been a better time to visit.
Lifeguards to move from dangerous beach in bid to stop people swimming there
Marine Parade Beach in central Napier is being deemed unsafe for swimming.
Napier homicide victim named, arrest made
34-year-old Arohaina Henare died on Friday morning.
'Anger, pain and grief': Life sentence brings end to murder case
Second Mongrel Mob member sentenced for life for Peter Lui murder.
The story behind 685, the song Samoan fans have turned into an anthem
It's the song Toa Samoa fans have been blasting - Victor J Sefo's 685.
Homicide probe: Woman found dead, police search for suspect
She was found unresponsive at a Nuffield Avenue address this morning.
'The worst place in the world to build a city'
Development led by Ngāti Kahungunu will be in one of the city's lowest-lying areas.
Football team has points to prove and secure
Napier City Rovers have national points to both prove, and secure over next two weeks