Napier
Back to the future for Kiwirail - Napier Wairoa line
After storm damage closed the track in 2012, the line is reopening thanks to $5 million in funding from the government's Provincial Growth Fund. Video, Audio
The Golden Ride
No-one really knew if the Hauraki Rail Trail would be successful, but now the trail's hub town Paeroa has a new motel, new cafes and cycle rental businesses. Audio, Gallery
The Golden Ride
No-one really knew if the Hauraki Rail Trail would be successful, but now the trail's hub town Paeroa has a new motel, new cafes and cycle rental businesses.
AudioTackling toxic algae bloom at Lake Tutira
Decades of failed attempts to clean up two contaminated lakes in Hawke's Bay is being given new hope following a 3 point 5 million dollar funding boost for a new project to clean them up. Lake Tutira… Audio
A conference centre? Or a war memorial? Napier can't decide
A long-running saga over the renaming of the Napier Conference Centre has taken a new twist. Last month all councillors, except the Mayor, voted to go back to its original name: the Napier War… Audio
Power restored to Napier
A power cut that blacked out parts of Napier this morning is now over.
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
