Latest from Napier

Nash pulls out of own fundraiser, 'not appropriate'
Nash said attacks on Labour by friend Matthew Hooton meant fundraiser was inappropriate.

Labour's Stuart Nash defends $1000-a-head fundraiser
Stuart Nash says all candidates and parties need fundraisers to run good campaigns.

Blues take three points in so-so clash
Napier City Rovers need to find consistency if they are to claim the Central League crown.

Cold no excuse: Hawke's Bay Tourism campaign shows region has lots to offer in winter
Campaign encourages visitors to take a little more time to savour a range of experiences.

Buddha statues burgled from two Napier homes
Solid concrete, metre high, Buddha statue vanishes into the night.

Chopper crash victim 'would do anything for those in need'
"He always looked out for everyone else. He was just willing to help people."

Arches gave Napier 33 illuminating years
In 1991 the council decided to revamp Emerson St and the centennial arches had to go

Matariki celebrations dazzle for a second weekend
Thousands were dazzled by fireworks at a Matariki event in Flaxmere last night.

Death on crossing in Napier
Community members rallied in vain to save a man hit by a car in Onekawa

Roads reopening as clean-up continues
Deluge leads to closure of 26 roads around CHB, 19 of which were still closed yesterday.

McLean Park passes big test
McLean Park's new drainage system has survived its first big test.

Editorial: Weather insidious game changer
Mark Story: Weather is always part of the conversation.

Tropical front lashes Hawke's Bay
Drivers urged to take care as heavy rain and strong winds in Bay cause flooding, slips.

Shipping containers flung from Napier Port
Two empty shipping containers blown into the sea by the gale-force winds in Napier.

Hawks lose third time to Saints this season
It was time for Hawks to show they were capable of mixing it with the Saints. Did they?

Don't miss great exhibits at MTG
MTG's take on the fabulous Nyree Dawn Porter extended by demand.

Weekend F.A.W.C! events almost sell out
Culinary treats are set to be devoured with an almost soldout F.A.W.C! weekend.

Hawke's Bay is in for a fine weekend
After nearly a week of rain Hawke's Bay is in for a fine weekend.

Education Minister visits Hawke's Bay
Chris Hipkins visits the region in light of changing environment.

Napier Port defends use of toxic fumigation chemicals banned in Europe
Existing exposure rates at work are well below known hazardous levels.

Rail vital to alleviate traffic noise on expressway: Pirimai residents
Residents' monitoring records 138 heavy vehicles on expressway between 2am and 5am.

Govt ready to talk business at Napier roadshow
Experts from multiple government agencies on hand to help businesses.

No need for chlorination, say LTP submitters
Guardians of the Aquifer call for public referendum on drinking water chlorination.

Get ready, there's another cold blast coming our way
A chilling southerly breeze is making its way up the country.

Pitch controversy punctuates Suburbs' win
Havelock North Wanderers make most of heavy underfoot against Suburbs in Chatham Cup loss.