Latest from Napier
A Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller list
Judi Hopkinson worked for five years on a psychological drama, and it's paying off.
Napier Port rejects union claim it is 'selectively suspending' workers
'Disruptive' industrial action under way as higher pay sought for about 185 port workers.
Crowds of up to 15,000 at Matariki fires on Hawke's Bay beaches
'The twinkling fires dotted north and south as far as Te Awanga was magical.'
Taradale flex their Maddison muscles
Playing without five regular starters, Taradale beat last season's runners-up.
'Geriatric poverty': Outrage over Central Hawke’s Bay water rate hikes
Household rates could rise from $2500 to $7400 by 2035.
Watch: Forestry skidder tipped over cliff after logging company goes bust
Video of the tumble down the bank includes the caption '“pay ya bills or pay the price'.
Air NZ plane lands safely after mid-air maintenance alert
Fire and Emergency was on standby for an early flight from Auckland to Napier today.
Big Sing brings hundreds of youth voices to Hastings
More than 500 students and supporters gathered at Toitoi for the event.
Watch: 'Hand of God' controversy in schoolboy rugby scrum
Crestfallen Hastings Boys' players were 'pretty emotional' about the incident, says coach.
Upgraded flood resilience work on Wairoa River Bar starts this week
HBRC says its priority remains relocating the river mouth.
Second person charged with interference in teen homicide investigation
The 21-year-old woman allegedly instructed someone to destroy evidence.
Matariki events in Hawke's Bay – a winter celebration and commemoration
What to do to and where to celebrate Matariki in Hawke's Bay.
Coldest morning of the year hits Hawke's Bay, just in time for Matariki
Don't worry, it's warming up now.
'Overly aggressive' letter from Napier mayoral candidate upsets national motor caravan body
The board removed Nigel Simpson as Hawke's Bay chair just one month into the role.
Napier lawyer to lead Wairoa District Council
Matthew Lawson will become Wairoa's chief executive on July 1.
Ex-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for them
The convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui.
Au revoir: Magpie Danny Toala signs with French club
Pre-NPC movements have started in the Magpies' arrivals and departures lounges.
Alleged Napier pharmacy burglar caught, stolen fragrances returned to store
Similar products were taken in the two other raids, and in break-ins at two other stores.
'Restricted is a lot more intense': Students back overhaul of full driver licence test
Restricted licence test so difficult and complex that full test is 'unnecessary'.
Richter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishing
Everyone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?
On The Up: No Lack of goals as Super Sam hunts pro football dream
Injury ended a trial with Auckland FC - but Sam Lack's pro football dream is still alive.
Teen girl charged with interfering in murder case of 15-year-old Napier school boy
Police say a witness was approached and allegedly threatened on May 12.
'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier
'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'
Hawke’s Bay’s beach fires set to blaze again for Matariki despite fire ban
The event features storytelling, food trucks, and a lantern ceremony.
Big venues, big money: The young golf champ hitting the Australian PGA tour
Memory of late father will spur on young Kiwi golfer as he chases his professional dream.
Napier's only surviving CBD pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks - again for perfumes
'I’m wondering if it’s worth carrying on here.'
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Napier Pirate and Taradale dominate Maddison Trophy clashes
The green machine were outmuscled at home, losing 48-28.