Why the Napier flood has turned hundreds of modern cars into write-offs
If you took a new-model car out at the height of flood, it could be a ticking time bomb.
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Fire damaged ship remains in Napier Port
Port and three national agencies involved in fire investigations
Local Focus: Hawke's Bay's deadliest highway
The Napier-Taupō road is deadly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cape Kidnappers: The luxury lodge where thinking is optional
Sunk deep in a bath full of happiness, Greg Bruce explores the appeal of Cape Kidnappers.
Napier Port ship fire: Crew back on board after blaze
"The amount of bangs going on was unreal."
Hawke's Bay Airport chief executive's salary is soaring
The chief executive's salary has increased up to 16% on the previous year.
'A washing machine': Marine Parade rescue stays with Hawke's Bay coastguard volunteer
"As we threw a life buoy to the exhausted teen ... a cheer went up from the beach."
Hawke's Bay sex offender who targets teen boys may never be released
One report had noted that Robert Brown has a "psychopathic" trait.
Headdress appropriation spotted in three Napier stores within 300m
"If we expect people to have respect for who we are, we need to respect other cultures."
Toddler rescued from Napier pool dies in hospital
Police have described the death as a "drowning incident".
Purr-fect ending to ute-surfing adventure
Burmese puss Mya likely jumped off the top of the ute while it was travelling at 100km/h.
Puss in utes: Family cat leaves home on roof of vehicle
A Meeanee family's cat has gone missing after hitching a ride on top of a ute.
Former Kiwi councillor accused of killing wife faces third trial
Peter Beckett has been through two murder trials and now faces further legal battles.
Two shootings in two nights in Napier - and two men in hospital
A man was taken to hospital after being shot in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday.
Homes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hits
City north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.
Kiwi fashion star stuns on cover of Viva Magazine
Sumner is one of New Zealand's most successful fashion models.
Ministry searching for owners of archaeological artefacts
The owners of a stone used as a cutting tool and another, likely a grindstone, are sought.
Excitement building for the crowning match
Sam Nock is a notable omission in a largely predictable Northland team.
Ex-Australian TV presenter sentenced over Trade Me frauds
Ex-Australian TV presenter Simone Wright sentenced over 'dying child' Trade Me frauds.
Would-be-visitor to Napier angry he lost his place at Kennedy Park resort to flooding victims
State of emergency was in place, and "traumatised families" needed housing, says council.
Heaven on a plate: Bay chef $10,000 richer after winning Australasian title
Hawke's Bay chef wins prestigious competition.
Napier CBD manhole dislodged after more rain hits city
Thunderstorm rattles nervous Napier, and Hastings.
At least 170 Napier flood, land and slip damage claims made
Napier flood and landslide costs could be in the tens of millions of dollars.
Weather: Spring turns to summer in south
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
Napier flooding: More than 100 homes uninhabitable
Hundreds of flood-affected families are receiving food parcels from local iwi.
Accommodation for Napier flood evacuees uncertain
661 people are in emergency housing. Finding long-term accommodation is the challenge.
It'll be fine in Napier after the storm
There was 30cm of rain in three days - bring on the sunshine.
Napier flooding: 60 people in emergency shelters, $100k relief fund announced
The city is waterlogged and some residents are trapped by flood waters.
Minister announces Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund of $100,000 for Napier families
Minister of Emergency Management visits flood-hit Napier and announces mayoral fund.
Seeing Hawke's Bay the old-fashioned way
Step into the past and embrace the future in the Hawke's Bay.
Woman buried up to neck in mud, rescued by partner in Napier deluge
Over 237mm of rainfall was recorded in Napier across Monday and throughout the night.
Napier waking up to flooding aftermath - 2nd wettest day in 150 years
Schools are closed and power out.
Local Focus: Meet Chucky the cockatoo, refugee from Cornwall Park Aviary
Monkeys are gone but large parrots remain at aviary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Napier's trash is treasure
Napier's annual trash to treasure Recycle Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.