Napier news
A tale about misfits, human and canine, and the currents of hope
A coming-of-age tale of a young man who finds purpose in the most unlikely of places.
How to spot and deal with head lice
Ahuriri Pharmacy shares advice for keeping head lice at bay this summer.
EIT offers year 13 scholarships to help locals study close to home
EIT is asking year 13 students to apply for scholarships to create a pathway to a degree.
Pound Pooches, Bunnings adoption event a howling success
Three dogs have new homes after the adoption event, but still more pups looking for homes.
CAN: Artists' talents to the fore with five new exhibitions in Napier
In our workshop for August, Moodboard by Kriti Rawat is a vibrant exploration.
CAN: Artists' talents to the fore with five new exhibitions in Napier
In our workshop for August, Moodboard by Kriti Rawat is a vibrant exploration.
Zita Smith gifts home made taonga to welcome new neighbours
Well-known kuia welcomes new families into Napier's latest Kāinga Ora housing.
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Free visits to the doctor tightened for Hawke's Bay youth amid funding concerns
The programme had the potential to exacerbate the 'postcode lottery' of health care: GP.
'My horse thinks better than human beings': Road riders want Govt intervention to stop bad driving
'I’ve been trying to get insurance because I’m going to collect a car one day.'
Trapped in a metal torture tube: The horrors of 60s bus rides
OPINION: Bad bus dream reveals the struggles of travelling in uncomfortable buses.
Opinion: MTG engages with ‘key cultural events’
There is truly something for everyone at the MTG.
Shield blockbuster awaits: Magpies top of the table, but outsiders to retain the Log o' Wood
A clash of two unbeaten titans is coming to McLean Park.
Paws out, claws out: The Cat of the Year is about to be crowned in Napier
'It’s not just for bred cats - domestics and companion cats can join as well.'
Rural News
'I can’t get my head around it': Brother questions mysterious circumstances around death
Cranston, 43, died when he was struck by a vehicle while walking his dog in Raglan.
'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost time
The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.
$125k of funding available for Rotorua rural projects
Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.
Report reveals final tragic moments of boy killed by log at Gisborne beach
Oliver Shone, 11, was on holiday when he tragically was killed by a log at Waikanae Beach.
The Country: Rural banking with ANZ boss Antonia Watson
Antonia Watson, Sir Peter Beck, J Corkran, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale, C Brandolino.
Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook
The US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.
Lifestyle news
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
The solo migrant mum hoping to win NZ a Mrs Universe title
'I’m ready to stand up for New Zealand, but I need support from New Zealand.'
Opinion: Why fitness should be about strength and self-love not looks
Hawke's Bay health and wellbeing expert Danielle Harper talks about self-love.
Car news & advice
110km/h speed limit on State Highway 1 Orewa to Warkworth to ‘unlock economic growth’
'Moving people and freight quickly and safely between regions' is the aim.
Skoda Scala and Kamiq NZ updates: the eyes have it (but a new engine too)
Skoda's baby hatch and SUV duo are looking a bit sharper now.
Now we Cross to: 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross XLS PHEV
A few choice updates are keeping the Eclipse Cross fresh in the PHEV world.
OneRoof property news
SBS secretly cuts six-month interest rate to 5.99%
Home loan rate blows all the other deals out of the water, brokers tell OneRoof.
Bumper Grand Designs sell-off: TV show homes worth $10m up for grabs
Three stars of the hit Kiwi series are vying for buyer attention.
Luxon $945,000 richer after house sale? PM finds buyer for his investment property
The asking price was $205,000 below the unit’s 2021 CV.
More Napier news
'Getting Better' - a beacon of support and hope
There are anecdotes and stories to fascinate fans in this book.
How to survive the cooler months with dry skin and eczema
Everything you need to know to get you through dry skin and eczema this winter.
Westminister Ave house all lit up for New Zealand Olympians
Napier man keeps the light on in support of the athletes.
At full capacity Pound Pooches is struggling with more dogs then foster homes
There are too many abandoned and surrendered dogs for Pound Pooches to keep up with.
Hawke's Bay hounds after foster or fur-ever homes
Puppies and dogs alike are in need of both forever and foster homes.
Annette Brosnan: Why your feedback on wards matters
OPINION: Representation is at the very core of local government.
Check out the latest at Creative Arts Napier
Creative Arts Napier has exhibitions and workshops ready.
The 'if' of death is certain, the 'when' is unknown, but it's the 'why' that really gets people's interest
The Final Diagnosis follows stranger than fiction stories of death disease and murder.
Ahuriri Pharmacy gives tips and tricks to managing menopause
Ahurriri Pharmacist Mel Barber give advice on managing menopause.
Learn about the life behind the novels with author Ray Wood's Q&A
Learn more about the life of American born, Hawke's Bay based author Ray Wood.
Napier Mayor talks importance of council facilities
Kirsten Wise talks about local spaces being the heart of the community.
Watch out for the up in coming youth players at Greendale Tennis Club
Greendale Tennis Club saw a rise in talent with the end-season youth championship results.
Hastings Art Gallery column: Your artistic journey starts here
Meet Hastings Art Gallery's new exhibition coordinator, Mark Anderson.
Warm up this winter with Creative Arts Napier new exhibitions
With new exhibits coming and going, CAN welcomes all to come and take a look.
Mature dogs await new owners
'Among them is a litter of shar pei cross puppies, nearly four months old.'