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Napier: No arrests over suspicious fire which destroyed Kainga Ora home
The house burned down twice in a year. An investigation into the latest fire has finished.

Illegal firearms found in children's bedrooms
Five military-style semi-automatics were found in children's bedrooms by police carrying out a a search warrant at the home in Napier.

Lanes on State Highway 5 Napier–Taupo Road closed by diesel spill
A main highway linking Hawke's Bay to Taupo is down to one lane due to dangerous conditions caused by a diesel spill. Police said the northbound lanes of State Highway...

Person arrested after Napier Pharmacy break-in
It is the Pharmacy's third raid in the last 10 weeks.

Napier pharmacy owner considers closing after being raided three times in 10 weeks
The owner is considering shutting-up shop after spending estimated $30,000 on replacing the front doors.

Napier council’s $30,000 Christmas breakfast backed by mayor
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says this type of expenditure aligns with the council’s internal policies on staff recognition.

‘An immense void’: Family mourn man who died in Canterbury river
Phelan McDade, a 25-year-old man from Napier, died while walking the Te Araroa trail last week. His body was found in the Boyle River.

Parents of fatally stabbed Napier teen plead for information
It was a month ago that the 15-year-old was fatally stabbed after attending a party in Napier.

Multi-unit housing a ‘benchmark’ project for architecture
It looks like it could be in a much more built-up city, but this upmarket mixed-use waterfront development belongs to little old Napier.

Napier City Council backtracks on proposed library closure
The council has backtracked on its rate-saving proposal and will instead keep the library open for at least five days a week.

Multiple offers for John Scott Mid-century home in same family for 50 years
Built for Colin and Pat Stuart back in 1977, this original Napier home in pristine condition has sold to a family who “won’t touch a thing”.

Napier cocktail bar goes up in flames just weeks after opening
The kitchen was especially badly damaged in the remodelled building on the city’s waterfront.

Woman arrested after allegedly stealing courier van outside police station
The 27-year-old woman is accused of getting into the unattended van, which was parked opposite the Napier Police Station, and driving off.

Police monitoring gang funeral around Hawke’s Bay
Police will be closely monitoring the movements of a gang funeral travelling from Napier through to Hastings on Wednesday morning.

Youth arrested after Napier pharmacy burglary
Two alleged offenders used a weapon to smash a glass door and entered the premises on Emerson Street around 2.30am.

Teen girl accused of witness tampering in Napier murder case
The teen has been charged with wilfully attempting to pervert the course of justice and is scheduled to reappear in the Hastings Youth Court.

Transpower plan rebuild for Hawke's Bay substation damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle
The national grid operator has applied to the Commerce Commission to rebuild the Redclyffe substation near Napier.

Prized Mid-century home in same family for 50 years now on market
Widely regarded as the first Maori architect, John Scott designed two homes for the Stuarts, who are selling their much-loved family home in Napier.

Widespread internet outages hits lower North Island
About 90% of the connections in Wellington and nearby areas lost fibre for more than an hour.

Napier council backtracks on proposed library closure
In a bid to save ratepayers, the council proposed shutting Napier Library for two years until the new library was built.