Latest from Hawke's Bay Today

Enjoy colourful and energetic music with Napier Civic Choir
There is an emphasis on rhythm and catchy, repeated melodies,

Comment: Cyclone recovery needs to be driven at a local level
CHB mayor says we need to not only rebuild but reimagine what the future looks like.

Re-Source collects, sorts, repairs and distributes donated items to those in need
Re-Source is a community organisation that accepts and donates household items.

Two rangatahi chosen for Hastings District Council’s Tuia mentoring programme
Kaysie Cornes and Jaevarn Tapine-Ngarotu were chosen for the HDC Tuia mentoring programme.

Dad’s terminal diagnosis came just months after son was cleared of cancer
Father needs further funding for cancer treatment.

VR tech helps those in DOC's care learn skills for primary industries
The two-week course combines virtual reality tools and practical skills.

The Hits: Have a chat takes on entire new meaning as AI marches on
Fascinated and a little bit worried about the pace of AI improvements.

Census 2023: Stats NZ dedicates locally led taskforce for cyclone affected regions
Census workers will be facilitating community outreach strategies.

MP Stuart Nash answers questions about the police and cyclone
MP faced numerous interjections in meeting.

Sun comes out for the end of Hawke's Bay men's softball season
The Hawke's Bay men's softball final was expected to be close, but Mets beat Saints 6-0.

Fifty new public homes for Hawke’s Bay
Kāinga Ora is hosting three information sessions on the projects.

Hastings Gallery raises thousands for Wairoa cyclone recovery
Over four days, a group of artists raised more than thirteen thousand dollars for Wairoa.

When 'pests' become pets: Woman's love affair with myna birds
Feathered mates fed mincemeat, fruit, insects and even baby formula.

Meeanee Speedway crowns three new champs
The speedway is almost back to normal after three cancellations since the cyclone.

Plantain project working well in Tararua District
Plantain can help reduce nitrogen leaching on farms.

Kindies helping kids deal with cyclone stress
Children sharing flood experiences in playcentres.

Eskdale Primary School students enjoy water again after the flood
EIT Institute of Sport offers swimming lessons and water safety to Eskdale schoolkids.

EVs kept pharmacy running for days after Cyclone Gabrielle
Gees Pharmacy was kept going during the power outage after the flood via an EV car.

Karamu High Student go all out in purple for a good cause
Karamu High students run their own Relay for Life after the annual event was cancelled.

Double trouble Myna fostering
Jody Stephenson of Hastings is used to small feathered animals. She grew up with aviary birds, chickens, ducks and a pet starling so it was easy to foster two Myna birds. Video/Warren Buckland

Maraekakaho crash victim dies in hospital
Police have confirmed a man in his 70s died after a crash in Hastings on Friday.

Cyclone rescue mission far from over
Deep concerns for whānau affected by the cyclone.

Aunty’s Garden: We may have to pinch our pennies but we will survive
Delicious muffin recipe for Aunty's Garden.

Programme helping Māori develop pathways towards positive change
The progamme is about uniting the threads of whānau.

Healthcare and aroha being choppered to rural communities
Seeing the need through a cultural lens critical to mission’s success.

Fun and laughter resound at Kaumātua Ball
Kaumātua are true testaments to what resilience in our community looks like.

10 Questions with US-Kiwi singer Jennifer K Austin
Singer has new EP and national tour on the cards.

Redclyffe: Will it stay or will it go?
The Redclyffe station was one of 12 that had been earmarked for resilience work.