Latest from Hawke's Bay Today

Rocket Lab launches Nasa cyclone satellites, following rival’s blunder

Launch shifted from Virginia to Mahia. Why the time-pressure is on.

Community voice informs CHB's cyclone recovery plan

The locality plan focuses on the immediate and short-term needs of the community.

'She was doing it four or five months before she could talk': Why new parents should learn to sign

Parents and teachers are noticing the big benefits it can bring children learning to talk.

Free ‘energy coaching’ powers household savings

An 'energy coaching' service is extended to help whānau save on electricity bills.

Local Focus: Helping to fix throwaway mindset

Napier's Repair Cafe is fostering a fix-it culture.

Contrasting events celebrate King Charles' coronation

A series of pictures showing commemoration of King Charles coronation in Hawke's Bay

Going to the dogs to raise money for cyclone relief at winery

Hundreds turned out for the mass dog walk event, featuring wine, at Elephant Hill.

Gang signage has been painted on a fence next to a playground. Napier’s council can’t touch it

Would you let your kids play here?

Fears of 'unfair' valuations on cyclone-hit properties

Cyclone Gabrielle has caused a big headache for those preparing new council valuations.

Concerns Treasury underestimated cyclone cost by $100m a year

A consultancy also says 600-1500 permanent horticulture jobs may be lost short-term.

Mother who beat child, hid injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight fails to reduce jail sentence

Jailed woman tried to hide child's injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight.

'Deserved a better ending': Cape Kidnappers tour company closes with swipe at 'red tape'

For almost 70 years they'd driven past Cape Kidnappers' stunning cliffs, until a collapse.

Power returns to Hawke’s Bay: Unison network now fully restored, three months on

Another big step has been taken in the region's recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.

Ratepayers to fund Samoa trip for Hastings mayor and council CEO

A friendship agreement will be signed with the Samoan district of Falealili.

'Up Chuck': Firefighters monitor Napier group’s plan to burn King Charles effigy

A local collective of artists is lighting fires instead of watching the coronation.

Hōhepa Hawkes Bay scoops more awards for its cheese

Hōhepa Hawkes Bay knows a thing or two about making mouth-watering cheese.

Return or rebuild: The different paths Hawke’s Bay most flood-damaged schools are taking

It might take three years, but kids' laughter will ring out at Omahu School again.

Sydney mission next up for exciting Hastings sprinter

Roundup of the week's racing.