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Police seize significant amount of cannabis in rural Hawke’s Bay bust
Two men have been charged with the cultivation of cannabis from a rural address in Hawke’s Bay after a pre-planned police search uncovered what they allege is a “significant” operation. The search warrant was carried out at a Puketitiri Rd address northwest of Napier, situated near the Kaweka Forest Park, on Friday, August 22. The police said they seized what they described as a “significant amount of cannabis”. A significant amount of cannabis was found during a police search warrant at a Puketitiri address. Photo / NZME Several patrol vehicles were seen heading back to town on Puketitiri Rd after 6pm on Friday. The men, aged 33 and 44, are due to reappear in Hastings District Court on September 16. “If you have concerns about illegal drug use in your community, please call 111 if there is an immediate public safety risk, or contact us via 105 online or by phone to make a report,” the police said.

Napier Port reports strong third-quarter revenue growth
It was underpinned by an increase in container volumes, improved margins and cost control.

Two people injured as car crashes down gully on Napier’s Bluff Hill
Two people have been taken to hospital after a car plunged down a bank near the lookout.

The National Distillery Company: Gold medals help decorated Napier distillery amid tough trading
'It does help the brand and helps reward our distillers.'

Cancellation of Gisborne flights as Air NZ planes needed repairs highlights regional travel challenges
Air NZ offered road transport to Napier due to limited flight availability.

Police investigate suspicious Napier house fire
There were two fires in two rooms.

City got patrols to improve safety 3 years ago - crime has gone up 12%
Napier to start monitoring CCTV footage 24/7 following concerns by inner-city retailers

New luxury lodge, catering company ex-nurse’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle
Binks McCurdy had a thriving glamping operation on her family’s Napier Hills farm until Cyclone Gabrielle, but she has reinvented her business and added another.

Game by game: Napier City Rovers’ National League hopes rest on four key matches
The Bill Robertson-coached team sits in fifth place on the points table.

Award winning Hawke’s Bay restaurant closes its doors
Napier’s popular Pacifica restaurant has closed its doors for good.

Hawke's Bay v Canterbury – NPC round four
Follow live coverage as Hawke's Bay host Canterbury at McLean Park in Napier in round four of the National Provincial Championship.

Hawke's Bay v North Harbour – NPC round three
Follow live coverage as Hawke's Bay host North Harbour at McLean Park in Napier in round three of the National Provincial Championship.

Cruise industry brainstorms over falling foreign visitor numbers
The industry conference in Napier is wrestling with the issues facing the tourism sector.

Canterbury’s Wild Earth Yarns keeps craft wool processing in NZ
Wild Earth Yarns is taking over Napier's Design Spun equipment.

Fishing ban extended around Napier’s new artificial reef; plan to sink trawler progressing
The fishing ban in a small area off Napier will boost lobster, cod and other species.

Canterbury company Wild Earth Yarns takes over closing Napier firm's gear
The country's last operational woollen dye house and spinning mill has been saved from the scrap heap.

Gisborne Air NZ flights cancelled due to plane repairs
The airline offered road transport to Napier due to limited flight availability.

Napier trials night CCTV to tackle rising crime
Crime in the city increased by 12% in the past two years.

Tsunami watch: Hawke’s Bay urged to stay cautious despite no large waves after quake
Napier Port suspended operations, and ships went out to sea as a precaution.

Hawke’s Bay rugby: Two big Magpies recruits to start on Sunday
The Hawke's Bay Magpies start their 2025 NPC campaign in Napier against Counties-Manukau