'Everything's pretty charred': Police seek cause of fire that gutted Napier church | RNZ

Distressing news about St Paul's Presbyterian Church. On the 3rd of February 1931, a previous version of St Paul's was nearing completion when the earthquake struck. The fires finished what the earthquake started.

The brick "fence" around Asher Hall is the footprint of the Church destroyed by the earthquake and fires. It wasn't until the 1950s that the replacement church was built, the Church on fire today. Not only were there pews that survived 1931 but at least one Roll of Honour from a Church that closed a few years ago.

Here's hoping it's not another arson like St Patrick's in Munro Street in 1986.

A little morning creativity from our barista station today at Adoro Café! When the morning rush allows, our team loves having fun with latte art—like this friendly pup dusting.

Whether you’re a local grabbing your regular flat white on the way to work, or visiting Hawke's Bay to take in the Art Deco architecture, cycle the trails, or tour the local wineries, we’re always ready to fuel your day.

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• Where to find us: 1 Dickens Street (Ground floor of the historic Old Post Office Building, corner of Dickens & Hastings Street, Napier CBD).
• Seating: 80+ seats across our relaxed indoor dining area and sunny, dog-friendly outdoor pavement tables.
• All-Day Kitchen: Serving all-day breakfast, brunch, and lunch classics—from Eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles, and creamy mushrooms to our signature Hawke’s Bay seafood chowder and gourmet burgers.
• Artisan Cabinet: Freshly baked pastries, Portuguese tarts, traditional slices, plus an extensive selection of gluten-free, dairy-free, and keto-friendly options baked daily.
• On the go? You can order ahead for pickup, Buy gift card or book a table online at www.[adorocafe.com](https://www.adorocafe.com/) or find us on Uber Eats for delivery.

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My daughter is off to high school next year, which is the best, budget friendly laptop you’d suggest? Thanks! ☺️

Vintage fire engines, rescue displays and a flyby of our new rescue helicopter. Stunning weather for it too.

Just sharing for those in the Wairarapa district if they have any questions (just mind our rules and keep it respectful, tricky/insightful questions are fine but we don’t tolerate Facebook/X antics on there lol). Thanks. :)

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I had my hair cut and styled for just $15 this morning and am very pleased with it. There are appointments available for hair services on the 28th and more next month: Choose services

The salon was quite busy so it's a popular option for getting your hair cut, coloured or styled. It's also really affordable.

Upstairs are the beauty services such as a manicure and paint for just $5: REFRESH Beauty Therapy Clinic | EIT Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti

The salons are on Dalton Street, Napier beside Angkor Wat bakery.

We're Not Hawking Around | Rocket Lab

The aquarium is a good spot as you can park close to the beach.

 "A traditional Ahuriri/Napier pōwhiri to mark the completion of the Te Hokinga Takitimu voyage, which started on August 31, is being planned, tentatively for 10 am on Thursday 21st October."

"The ceremony will be held on the grass area in front of the new te waka herenga floating pontoon moorings, between the Pandora Bridge and the Napier Sailing Club, in the inner harbour."

Visited Napier for the first time this weekend, cool little town! Took this pic of the memorial statue, hope you guys like it.

You may want to bike to the Show to save parking and traffic hassles and so you can have a drink at the garden bar.

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