Home / Hawkes Bay TodayWeather live updates: Hawke’s Bay soaked, Moutoa floodgates opened to ease pressure as rain pushes northNZ Herald22 Apr, 2026 03:57 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditAndrew Little explains the extent of the flood damage and what residents can expect today. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYLoad moreAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Hawkes Bay TodayHawkes Bay TodayMotorcyclist critically injured in Hastings crash18 May 11:26 PMHawkes Bay TodaySH2 reopens after fatal crash near Wairoa18 May 07:22 PMHawkes Bay TodayAre you Hawke's Bay's best snooker player? $2500 is yours to win18 May 06:00 PMSponsoredFrom boring to banger: Rapper turns Kiwis’ mortgage misery into music17 May 12:00 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.