Latest from Napier
St John defends decision not to send ambulance to toddler who broke jaw in fall
'When we went to open her mouth, the whole thing was like a flap.'
Hawke’s Bay’s $100m private hospital finished after five-year build
Kaweka is the first hospital to be built in Hawke's Bay in almost a century.
Hawke’s Bay Magpies land another Super Rugby star for upcoming NPC campaign
The Magpies are assembling an impressive squad for the 2025 NPC season.
'100% a crisis': More than 900 women wait for specialist gynaecology care in Hawke’s Bay
'Doctors aren’t even referring because they’re like, ‘you’re not going to get seen’.'
One lane reopens after diesel spill on Napier-Taupō road
Road cleaning crews are dealing with the spillage near the Harapaki wind farm.
'Massive cleanup': Fire damages Napier cocktail bar just months after opening
The fire came less than 48 hours after a fire callout next door.
'Very technical': Moto trials in the mud a blast of fun
Top moto trial riders competed in mud and rain across 24 stages over two days near Napier.
Taradale and Pirate set sail for Hawke's Bay club rugby final
Dominant first halves were the difference, with Maddison Trophy final spots on the line.
Couple behind lauded cocktail bar call it a day: 'I don’t think people are prioritising social lives'
'They would rather have eight streaming services than go and get a drink and a bite.'
Flaxmere Woolworths site work begins, supermarket built by mid-2026
A big chain is coming to compete with the independent Flaxmere Supermarket.
On The Up: The paddling club of breast cancer survivors set to represent NZ on world stage
'It’s not just about competing ... It’s about strength, courage, rehabilitation.'
British warship’s visit a ‘huge success’ for Napier: Gail Pope
OPINION: Empire Cruise was a highly successful public relations victory for the empire.
‘Huge growth potential’: Willis on wool challenges during visit to NZ’s biggest scourer
'Wool is just an awesome natural product that has all sorts of incredible properties.'
MetService warns Wairoa of heavy rain, possible thunderstorms
The watch covers 12 hours from 4pm Saturday to 4am Sunday in the Wairoa District.
How two Hawke’s Bay teens triumphed on the world stage
Caitlin Kirk earned silver and Sam McHale claimed bronze at World Champs in Spain.
Three Hawke’s Bay fires in 24 hours
A Hawke’s Bay road was blocked after a shed fire in Napier on Friday.
Claims councillor breached code of conduct by saying Napier had 'ignored its core infrastructure' projects
Deputy mayor claims Richard McGrath and other mayoral candidates are breaching the code.
'Avalanche': Home owner of 30 years says his 300% insurance hike in five years is bad sign for NZ
'I feel embarrassed – you have this sense of loyalty. But there is no loyalty.'
Wider, stronger and quieter: New one-lane bridge coming for Napier-Wairoa Rd
The bridge that reconnected Wairoa with Hawke’s Bay after the cyclone is being replaced.
School's moving day disrupted by ERO review, agency admits mistake
Nuhaka School has been flooded twice since February 2023, disrupting classes.
Replacements for bulldozed state homes in heart of Napier suburb cut by Govt
Mayor: 'The people of Maraenui deserve better. They've waited over a decade for action.'
Stephen Hoyle to swap NZ amateur league football for pro A-League
The A-League job is the next step in the Kiwi footballer's career as a head coach.
Asterisks, footnotes and claims of 'weasel words': Inside the battle for region's housing future
The plan is years in the making, but now it's reached a cross-council 'standoff'.
From the theatre to a line mechanic: Hastings woman aims to inspire women into electrical trade
'They just treat me like "one of the guys" but still realise I have different strengths.'
'Potential to cause fatal accidents': Close to 1km of copper cabling stolen
Railway core cables are responsible for transmitting power and signals to trains.
How a new form of erosion protection could save Te Awanga's shoreline
Council funded the Ecoreef project, costing an estimated $800,000.