Napier boarding houses with highest fire risk to be assessed more regularly
Authorities are working to prevent a Loafers Lodge-style tragedy in Hawke's Bay.
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‘Horrified’: Second apartment development consented for Napier street
Wellesley Rd is getting 42 new apartments, but just five new car parks.
Heavy rain watch extended for Hawke’s Bay until Monday night
A large part of Hawke’s Bay can expect further heavy rainfall until late Monday.
Taradale take lead in race for third Maddison Trophy title
Prolific try-scoring loosie Iakopo Mapu scored the match-winner in a 22-17 thriller.
‘I can’t stand by’: Sister of slain teen’s mission to have all murderers jailed for life
Murdered teen's sister opens up on pain of loss and hunt for gang-linked killers.
Stuart Nash saga: Conflict of interest unearthed during probe into sacked minister
Stuart Nash's emails with donors ultimately led to his sacking as a minister.
Taekwon-Do competitors pack out Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park
More than 200 kids gathered for the first NZ ITF Taekwon-Do championships since Covid-19.
Rovers out to inflict Chatham Cup pain on Wellington rivals
As Chatham Cup action heats up, five-time winners talk up cup magic.
Mobility scooter user suffers serious injuries after being hit by car
Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Man found guilty of murdering Hawke’s Bay woman Taylor-Jade Hira
'He does not think the way you and I do,' defence lawyer tells jury.
Bay View crash seriously injures three
A crash in Bay View downed powerlines and seriously injured three early Wednesday morning.
Murder trial told of woman’s multiple injuries
'She was just lying there. Her eyes were in the back of her head,' accused's mother says.
In pictures: A big weekend of sport in Hawke’s Bay
People of all ages braved the rain and chilly mornings to attend a wide range of sports.
Cold mornings, rain and rough seas for Hawke’s Bay as winter hits
There was heavy rain near Wairoa today, and Hawke's Bay will be chilly in the coming week.
From CEO to frontline cop: Ex Art Deco boss swaps suits for police uniform
Shane Gorst is following in the footsteps of his grandfather to help the region he loves.
Hawks pipped in overtime drama after 22-point fightback
The Hawks' playoff hopes are on a slippery slope after a fifth loss in five home games.
Humdinger on the way as Tech and Taradale ready for rugby showdown
Tech have won three of their last four matches against Taradale.
About $7m of cyclone business support will be returned unless Govt intervenes
Businesses may not have got as much as they should have soon after the cyclone.
Cyclists say Napier is 'downgrading' deadly roads
Avid Napier cyclists are worried safety measures are being downgraded.
Video footage of unconscious woman being taken to hospital shown in murder trial
The sister of theaccused' asked, 'What the f*** happened?' He told her he didn't know.
Manchester City age-grader the perfect 10 for Napier City Rovers
A former Premier League hopeful is lighting up New Zealand Football's Central League.
Murder trial told of friend’s message to bruised victim: ‘What’s it going to take? For him to f****** kill you?’
'None of this is normal,' a friend told woman a week before she died.
Hawke's Bay quartet selected for NZ Under 20 rugby team
The World Under 20 rugby World championships start on June 24 in South Africa.
Part of fatal assault on woman caught on camera
Taylor-Jade Hira died three days after an assault by her partner was caught on camera.
Cyclone recovery plans spark fears for future of whenua
Māori affected by land categorisation have a big choice to make.
Top accolade for Napier businessman, identity and tech guru
Wayne Norrie has been honoured with an ONZM.
It takes a village: Tofilau Talalelei Taufale accepts King's Honour for Pacific community
The health professional is proud to have helped give Pacific people a voice.
Heavy rain could spoil King’s Birthday in Hawke’s Bay
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for King's Birthday.
Football cup hopes end for two Hawke’s Bay football teams
The Napier Marist men and Havelock North Wanderers knew they were up against it
Taradale start trophy defence with win over Hastings
Hawke's Bay club rugby: Taradale scored six tries in their 34-20 victory.
MPI officers spent $10k trying to save farmer’s starving calves, but 35 still died
The man was feeding the animals eggs and water.
$1b bill for Govt and councils to buy out cyclone-hit homes
Zoning maps will reveal what Hawke’s Bay communities could be deemed unliveable.
'Confiscated': Hawke’s Bay flood victims fear they'll be forced off their land
'All it does is throw up more questions - it feels like we're having land confiscated.'