'It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimism
After Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.
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Wairoa mayor continues call for regional council apology over flood
As the cleanup continues, some residents face an uncertain future.
'Large and complex': First Hastings district cyclone bridge fix done
A year and a half on from Cyclone Gabrielle, Chrystal Culvert in Tūtira is complete.
'Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kg
He was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.
'Big shortfall': One family's insurance lesson after severe weather destruction
'Don’t just pay your bill and move on,' a previously under-insured farming family says.
Wairoa victim of flood, now burglary: Meat, chainsaw, zero-alcohol beer stolen
'They even took the zero alcohol beer!'
Forestry manager admits loss of public trust in industry
The parties are near agreement in Gisborne's Kanuka Forest case.
‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone Gabrielle
When the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.
What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
A story of joy and hope: The pig, the cyclone and the refuge of a muddy mattress
Lucky the pig has grown into a big book star.
'Killing our community': SH2 Napier to Wairoa road repairs far too slow, mayor says
A mayor is fed up with the repair work 'taking far too long' on the major highway.
Why apples could be in short supply
NZ Apples and Pears said the exportable crop was 11 per cent lower than estimated.
Three Northland projects in line for new regional funding
All three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.
'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collide
Tough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle thought to be reason for 'masses' of porcupinefish
'On my last trip, which consisted of 10 trawl tows, we caught 773 kilos of them.'
Hawke’s Bay cyclone recovery: The slip that will cost $7m to fix
Project highlights enormous cost of fixing region’s road network.
Forestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high payments
Residents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.
Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.
Slips and broken bridges continue to keep eastern Te Paki tracks closed
Ngāti Kuri is mulling over alternatives to the extensively damaged waterfront walkways.
Quick removal of slash can prevent Gisborne from being 'munted', residents say
Submitters to Gisborne District Council want slash removed as it builds up.
Silt impact: Cyclone-related damage to seabed could harm fish population
One survey focused on the impact of cyclone-related silt on the marine environment.
Gisborne group fights for bridge funding to save family farms
Bridging Tairāwhiti, a Gisborne group, campaigns for bridge repairs post-Cyclone.
Apple and grape picking season wraps up in Hawke’s Bay - how growers fared
Apple and grape growing is a huge sector in Hawke's Bay still recovering post-cyclone.
Government told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roads
Council tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.
Kaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to Waiouru
The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Bailey bridge makes a huge difference for East Coast community
A new Bailey bridge has gone up on the Makarika No 2 Bridge south of Ruatōrea.
Exports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?
Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.
'Big deal for rural NZ': More than year after flood, country’s largest wool cleaning plant re-opens near Napier
Seventy sparkies helped get the factory re-opened at the height of the rebuild.
Cyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather events
It's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.
Cyclone Gabrielle dumps on Tai Rawhiti - now its the rubbish
Fly-tipping is skyrocketing in Gisborne, with 700 tonnes of rubbish dumped
'Pretty useful genetics': Why one region is set for a deer hunting boon in coming years
Farmed animals escaped during the cyclone and will have mated with the wild population.
Cyclone emergency management staff resigned due to public ‘backlash’
The Bush report calls for improved resourcing and training across emergency management.