Napier
Napier council accused of ignoring residents
After six months of black and gritty water, Tamatea residents feel they are being ignored and neglected by the Napier City Council. Video
Napier water crisis: 'I read about it in the paper' - MP
Napier residents and MP Stuart Nash say they were left in the dark about the city's water problems.
Napier residents demand answers - 'Why weren't we warned?'
Napier residents are furious they were left in the dark over the town's water crisis, which left reservoirs so low yesterday it was feared they could run dry. Video, Audio
Napier already having drought issues
The Napier City Council is coming under some criticism for seemingly early restrictions on water. Audio
Hot, dry conditions prompt water restrictions
Super dry conditions across the country have sparked calls for greater water conservation efforts, as the summer continues to heat up.
Napier told to conserve water with reservoirs critical
Residents have been warned the city could run out of water as soon as tonight if strict water restrictions aren't adhered to. Reservoirs are at a critical level after sizzling temperatures around the… Video, Audio
Some like it hot: time for chillis
Tricia Watson runs Napier-based Orcona Chillis 'N Peppers business with husband Alvin. They make about 20 different products to spice up your life, including relishes, pickles, sauces, dried… Audio
Advocate says families being kicked out after taking in homeless
A community housing group says families in Napier are being kicked out of their rentals because they are taking in homeless people, but Housing NZ denies the accusation.
England see off late Ferns effort to draw level in eries
England have demonstrated last month's netball win over New Zealand was no fluke with another win over the Silver Ferns yesterday in Napier. RNZ sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe joins us to review… Audio
A weekend of Art & Deco
We'll be catching up with Glen Pickering, Art Deco Trust Festival director about Napier's Art & Deco winter weekend. Audio
Missing police ammunition found
Ammunition that was lost by a Napier police officer yesterday after it was left on the roof of a car has been found.
Doctor stupefied patients and indecently assaulted them
David Kang Huat Lim is facing 13 charges of stupefying and indecently touching four men in 2014. Audio
International artists descend on Napier for worldwide art festival
More than 50 murals have been painted on walls in Napier over the last two years as part of an international festival which highlights the plight of the ocean, and the creatures that live in it Video, Audio
Ethical fishing method nominated for top award
A Napier fisherman has been nominated for a major international award for a cage that allows under-sized fish to swim free. Audio
Tre' Packard - Stunning SeaWalls
Tre' Packard is the Hawaii-based founder and director of PangeaSeed, which uses art, science and education to further ocean conservation. Tre' Packard is in Napier, where this weekend the street art… Audio
Manhunt in Napier after hit-and-run
Police are looking for a 31-year-old man after a hit-and-run left another man in a critical condition.
Officers cleared of assault to face other inquiries
Four police officers found not guilty of assaulting a man during an arrest in Napier last year will now face employment and IPCA investigations.
'You can negotiate for as long as it takes': AOS leader gives evidence in officers' trial
A group of officers charged with assault should not have used tasers on a wanted man who refused to leave his car, an AOS senior manager says.
Accused officers were left without leader during arrest, court told
The police officer in charge of four others accused of using excessive force during an arrest was not present for all of it, a court has been told.
Sulphur fire at Hawke's Bay fertiliser plant
A toxic sulphur blaze that broke out at a Ravensdown fertiliser plant is now out.