The CountryAt least $120m needed to fix Northland roads damaged by cycloneShowers and thunderstorms are forecast for Northland, but the week improves.26 Feb 05:55 PM
The Country250mm an hour: Farmer's astonishing rain reading in Hawke's Bay hillsA weather station on a farm in Waiwhare recorded 730mm of rain in two days.25 Feb 11:43 PM
The CountryHawke’s Bay winegrowers: ‘We’re down but not out’Some in the industry say it will take years to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.24 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountrySalmonella and leptospirosis showing on the east coast of the North IslandLeptospirosis lives in water and spikes of the disease are often seen after flood events.24 Feb 05:12 AM
The CountryLive: 'Absolutely bucketing down' - Esk Valley may evacuate; 23 'uncontactable' in HB; Mobster arrested in NapierMore wild weather forecast for regions battered by Gabrielle.23 Feb 10:08 PM
The CountryHundreds of displaced RSE workers rehomed after floods in Hawke’s BayRSE workers are getting back into accommodation.23 Feb 03:49 AM
The CountryNew forestry slash inquiry ‘too brief’ to consider issues - industryThe Forest Owners Association says tree-planting is imperative to tackle climate change23 Feb 02:06 AM
The CountryLive: Bad weather ends PM's planned Wairoa flight; forestry slash inquiry announced; access closed to Auckland’s West Coast beachesMetService warns of slips and road closures in hard-hit areas as the rain continues.23 Feb 01:51 AM
The CountryTararua Rural Support Trust: What’s been happening post-cycloneRST has been co-ordinating support from volunteers in Tararua.22 Feb 10:45 PM
The CountryEsk Valley winery digs out 12,000 bottles of wine from siltVolunteers log hours digging out 12,000 bottles trapped underground.22 Feb 09:35 PM
The CountryLive: In firing line - heavy rain watches for regions devastated by GabrielleMetService warns of slips and road closures in hard-hit areas as the rain continues.22 Feb 07:33 PM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Restored river crossing promises fuel boost but heightens looting fearMore rain is destined for Hawke's Bay which could spell trouble for flood-stricken people.22 Feb 04:49 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Elderly Hawke’s Bay couple airlifted off roof after 111 call made in Invercargill by relativesThe Pakowhai couple waited for five hours on the roof for the helicopter to help them.22 Feb 02:01 AM
OpinionCyclone Gabrielle: Poachers just one more worry farmers don’t needCouncils should also show leeway on the usual RMA red tape and consents.22 Feb 12:58 AM
The CountryWatch: What a scoop! Sheep rescued from silt by diggerZoe Richardson said the sheep was in 'quite a predicament'.22 Feb 12:26 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Help from the outside - rural communities rallyRural communities around the North Island mustering help for Hawke's Bay and the Coast.21 Feb 11:44 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: ‘Dead livestock everywhere’Volunteers have spent days cleaning up dead animals in Hastings after Cyclone Gabrielle.21 Feb 09:10 PM
The CountryHelp or hindrance? Ex-mayor questions Civil Defence's donations advicePeople want to help cyclone victims, but Civil Defence says it's not always helpful.21 Feb 05:17 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘It’s starting to smell pretty bad’: Growers reeling from lost crops and fields of ‘rotting kumara’Northland kūmara growers are coming to grips with widespread devastation to their crops.21 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country‘Miniscule’: Govt cyclone support package prompts calls for more helpThe cost of damage to orchards ranged from $150,000 to $250,000 per hectare.21 Feb 05:32 AM
The CountryRSE workers set to be given new jobs to help in post-cyclone clean-upPacific seasonal workers are set to officially help in the big clean up and rebuild.21 Feb 01:16 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Aerial angels descend on rural areasOne Taupō company is taking to the skies to provide much-needed aid to Hawke's Bay.21 Feb 12:26 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: How you can donate and volunteer to help in CHBWhere to donate and where to volunteer after region hit hard by cyclone.20 Feb 10:31 PM
The CountryKind of a pig deal: Rescued piglet to bring home the bacon for flood reliefRyan Jennings and Nelly Conway are raising money for their cousin who has lost everything.20 Feb 09:56 PM
The Country‘If I’d stayed, we’d have both drowned’: Margaret, 76, swims through flooded orchard to save husband’s lifeWith floodwaters rising around her, Margaret had to act.20 Feb 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOpinion: Govt risks losing rural Kiwis left to fight Gabrielle on their ownRural communities have gone days without support.20 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: $300m for recovery, PM says police have looting under controlThe Government has announced flood support as it plays down fears of crime.20 Feb 05:14 AM
The Country'Combined effort': Estimated $100k-plus worth of supplies flown to Hawke's BayThe pilots would keep flying “for as long we have donations coming in”.19 Feb 10:25 PM
The CountrySheep trapped on Hawke’s Bay rooftop rescued and waiting to be reunited with ownersThe SPCA said the owners were picking the sheep up today.19 Feb 10:12 PM
The CountryThis little piggy went to bed, in a flooded muddy bedroom it’s claimed as its ownSometimes flood stories can sound a lot like fairytales.19 Feb 08:01 AM
The Country‘We don’t know when we’ll see them again’: Tearful farmers, parents pay thousands to evacuate kids by chopperOne Mum paid more than $7000 to fly her two daughters out to safety.19 Feb 06:56 AM
The CountryCost of produce set to increase after cyclone damage, Agricultural Minister warnsWarning follows $4m aid announcement. Kumara shortage looms.18 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryAs an 81yo and her caravan were swept away in the flood, she turned to what she loved: Her crocheting81-year-old tells of miracle Cyclone Gabrielle survival after caravan swept away18 Feb 05:07 AM
The Country'Inland tsunami’: Man died at home despite attempts to save him as floodwaters surgedJohn Coates was an extremely well known local of the Te Karaka community.17 Feb 08:50 AM
