With inflation and recovery bills going up, rates rises are happening around the region.

Hawke’s Bay's ethnic community will take centre stage in Napier this Saturday.

Local food and wine festival is great news for Hawke’s Bay hospitality.

Volunteers at Coffin Club Hawke’s Bay have been making baby coffins since 2015.

At 91, Michael Tunnicliffe is the oldest competitor in the 2023 Masters Swimming Champs.

Hundreds of ‘bucket gardens’ are being given away to rebuild cyclone-affected gardens.

For many impacted by the cyclone, the best accommodation option has been family.

Three months after Cyclone Gabrielle, a bridge to connect Hawke's Bay is almost ready.

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

Flaxmere residents upset plans for a new supermarket have been canned.

Scientists are flying in to understand how the region can better prepare for the future.

Hawke’s Bay residents tap into $150,000 gift card fund to restock the pantry.

Students from Eskdale School enjoy free water safety lessons outside the classroom.

Community effort goes flat out to put smiles on children’s faces.

Up to a thousand free meals a day come from Neela's makeshift kitchen in Napier.

Nearly half those living in emergency housing in Hawke's Bay are children.

Construction of a temporary bridge is under way for cut-off Dartmoor residents.

Meet the youth mentors helping young people navigate life's big challenges.

Powerful emotional reaction from Hastings residents overwhelmed by help from strangers.

Volunteers have spent days cleaning up dead animals in Hastings after Cyclone Gabrielle.

A lot of goods have been donated and volunteers are busy sorting it out.

Freedom camper Wade Mannell wants to return the favour.

12 Fernhill residents and 12 Samoa RSE workers have been rescued by helicopter.

Sally Ann Pritchard says Te Aranga Marae requires towels and blankets but has enough kai.

49 Samoan RSEs had to abandon their belongings after camp flooded.

Alastair Needes and other survivors tell of their close calls with rising flood waters.

Dumpling class brings inmates and staff together at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison.

'When the market does turn, it will happen really quickly. Right now, there's a window.'

Local Focus: 28 RSE workers share one kitchen - we went to have a look.

The water was flying and the kids were cheering.

Managed or planned retreat in some areas is likely an eventual outcome in the long term.

The 1400 sq m skatepark features more than 20 skate elements.

"It's a great part of our community. I'm glad it's back."

Napier dairy was ram raided just one day before the owner's family holiday to Fiji.

There's a group that call themselves the mob in Waipukurau, but they're peaceful.

After the Covid hiatus, Toast Martinborough was a great success.

A perfect day with all the right ingredients in Anzac Hall, Featherston.

Aunty Hanui: "If I'm not going to do it, the garden will be history."

Piecing together this extremely rare old motorcar took a lot of luck.

The Hastings depot has temporarily closed on Mondays because of shortages.

"The wastewater problem is definitely going to be done."

Improving the transparency of council work is one of Caffell's aims.

Rush Munro's goldfish have been a centrepiece of the shop's garden - but they can't stay.

Great kai, pleasant karaoke, friendly vibe and exciting prizes - in Flaxmere.

But not all bars and restaurants are struggling to find staff.

"We've got fencers from as far down as Dunedin and Far North," Baz Clark said.

Free Wi-Fi, free scanning and printing are also available in this mobile library.

Bullying is a massive issue, but this theatre performance helped.

Early predictions are that voter turnout will be lower than in previous elections.

Fred Fuji had spent five years living in a one-bedroom home with seven others.

Lockdowns showed the value of food trucks, and their presence has only grown since.

Would Hawke's Bay residents incorporate train travel into their daily lives?

Meet Ana Apatu, running for Hastings District Council.

Hawke's Bay Muslim leader Sayeed Ahmed standing for HDC again.

Victoria Fuata'i has a solid connection with local community.

Sarah Greening-Smith says council work needs more transparency and consultation.

Kellie Jessup has her three jabs done, and is running for HDC.

Hohepa Cooper, a secondary school teacher, is a Takitimu Māori Ward candidate.

Gilly grew up in a filmmakers family and had a creative childhood.

Eileen Lawson has worked as a Hastings District councillor for four and a half years.

Marcus Buddo has been on the rural community board for the last three years.

Kiri has an adventurous personality, the election is a new journey for her.

John Roil would set up an independent review of council work if he is elected.

Marcelle Raheke is proud of Flaxmere community's achievements.

Rion has been interested in politics for a long time and encourages everyone to vote.

Michael Ngahuka is running for the only seat in his ward with other three candidates.

Damon Harvey is confident Hawke's Bay has enough opportunities to attract young people.

A recent health crisis motivated Kim Priest to put her name forward as a candidate.

Rizwaana Latiff moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 2000 and is now running for HDC.

HDC candidate Melanie Lorraine Petrowski says the water issue is her biggest concern.

Alex Cameron is concerned about housing availability and affordability.

Michael Fowler is a Hawke's Bay historian, and a massive Tiger Woods fan.

Wendy Schollum has concerns about the housing crisis and living cost in Hastings

After eight years of hard work, Hastings' heart is back.