Sliding into success? Council-provided Splash Planet becomes temporary EIT classroom
Students still unable to use the flooded Taradale campus instead use community venues.
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Old Boys Marist bring up a ton in Premier rugby
Napier Old Boys Marist scored 15 tries in a near record-breaking match, winning 101-36.
Man who paid $47k for guns cut them down to sell to criminals
Weapons obtained in Napier between March and May last year were destined for Auckland.
Free Hawke’s Bay variety show aims to bring joy
A free variety show featuring Suzy Cato will tour Napier and Hastings later this month.
Woman in critical condition after she was found with burns in Napier
A woman in her 30s was found with burns at a Napier address.
Stay ‘ruthless’: Coach’s call to players as they hunt crucial wins
As football's Central League heats up, Napier City Rovers seek move up points table.
Woman seen by five different district nurses in month before she died of sepsis
Coroner finds "confusion" among health professionals and experts he consulted.
The bridge that will connect Napier to Wairoa
Three months after Cyclone Gabrielle, a bridge to connect Hawke's Bay is almost ready.
Care worker stole from elderly client to feed pokie habit
Woman used money taken from elderly man's bank card to feed gambling habit.
Nana claims disabled child assaulted by gangster, but more shocked at lax police response
Nana upset at child's alleged assault but outraged at lackadaisical police response.
Book review: Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts by Josie Shapiro
Louise Ward from Wardini Books reviews Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts.
Art space donated for Waiohiki artists following cyclone
The exhibition space was gifted to Waiohiki artists following Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘Makes us sad’: Ariki Rigby's family say ‘incompetent policing’ saw teen's body mistaken for a sheep
Family talk out of bungled response - police say review to be carried out.
Clearing the state housing list in Napier, Kāinga Ora to start building 60 homes
Numbers on the State Housing Register are starting to fall as new homes are built.
Two jewellery stores employ security guards in Hawke’s Bay after raids
Daylight heists including one in Hastings led to the measure by Michael Hill Jeweller.
Migrant women’s wellbeing course developed
The Napier CAB and Hawke's Bay MCA are organising a wellbeing course for migrant women.
Club flies flag for navy vets
The Ex-Royal Navy club meets regularly and invites new members to come along.
Applications open for Rotary Club of Ahuriri Charitable Trust’s annual grant
Applications are open for the Rotary Club of Ahuriri Charitable Trust's annual grant.
‘Challenge by choice’: Programme gives youths a second crack
The power of sport is one of the driving forces behind inspirational youth programme.
Councillor stands up for Mongrel Mob gang’s fence insignia near playground
Local councillor Maxine Boag defends Mongrel Mob signage.
Hawke's Bay club rugby: Victory at last for Havelock North
Six teams lead the race for the top six, but two others are still in the running.
'Up Chuck': Firefighters monitor Napier group’s plan to burn King Charles effigy
A local collective of artists is lighting fires instead of watching the coronation.
Breakers Napier shuts permanently - cyclone the final blow
The restaurant spokesperson's last plea was simple: “support your local businesses”.
Interactive map shows bird's-eye view of flooding, silt damage in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Map was created by Dragonfly Data Science in partnership with Social Wellbeing Agency.
Volleyball hopes soar for two Napier teenagers
Off overseas to play volleyball, but just two years ago one barely knew it was a sport.
Police investigating multiple assaults across Napier and Hastings
The behaviour that took place in the two cities will not be tolerated, police say.
Talking Point: Time to get serious
More resilient stormwater and flood management systems are needed.
Kiri Allan speaks on Meka Whaitiri meeting; waka-jumping law not triggered
The bombshell news was confirmed by Meka Whaitiri this morning.
Hot shots: Goals aplenty as Rovers surge up the points table
Attack on form as top-of-table teams beckon for Napier City Rovers.
Second serious crash involving teens in stolen vehicle in less than 48 hours
Four people were injured, including one seriously, in an early morning crash.
Cyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone future
It was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.
Central Hockey ramping up in week three of the season
Unichem Central Prem Women were up against the Brayden Coldicutt Bay Independent Women.
Robertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homes
Cyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.
They gave their luxury house away for free. It's now sold for $3m+
Val and Dick Bradshaw's parting gift for Hawke's Bay will help the region for generations.