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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.
Face-off over hospital claims as race for Tukituki begins
The National candidate says the Labour MP may be over-egging a new hospital proposal.
Scragg and a dog called Chook win North Island sheep dog trials title
Sheep dog trialist David Scragg put's Wairoa name on the honours board again
A right royal celebration in Woodville
There was a special guest at Tararua District's ceremony for the coronation.
There’s a major earthquake happening beneath NZ - but you can’t feel it
'Silent' events occurring below NZ unleash equivalent energy of 6.9 quake in four months.
Hawke's Bay club rugby: Victory at last for Havelock North
Six teams lead the race for the top six, but two others are still in the running.
Karamu High kapa haka devotees full of passion in return to competition
Karamu High School returned to the stage for the first time in five years.
Laying it Bare: Deciphering Hawke’s Bay’s most intriguing island
Very few people experience the wildlife wonders of Te Motu-o-Kura, with good reason.
Coronation time in the Bay
No parades, new parks or streets, but we do have sandwiches, crowns, and Lotto
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.
Alligator weed warning to Lake Whatumā duck shooters
The regional council is concerned that duck shooters may inadvertently spread the weed.
Blood Among the Books a chance for a criminally good conversation about books
Blood among the Books is a free event leading up to the Ngaio Marsh awards
From the MTG: Huia image donated in aid of flood recovery
Artist donates work to aid in the recovery efforts of her Ngāti Kahungunu iwi.
Take yourself on some late-life adventures
There are many benefits to moving to London at a later stage in your life.
Artists raise funds to support the restoration of Waiohiki Creative Arts Village
CAN in collaboration with Taupo Artists raised $9000 for Waiohiki Arts Village
Canny view: It’s tempting to cross the ditch, but do your research first
Attracting and retaining talent has always been an issue in NZ.
The cyclone, the $40,000 grants, and the mysterious people deciding who gets them
They were steamrolled by silt and rain. Now they're in a new fight - over grants.