The CountryMystery as urn swept into Hawke’s Bay orchard found two years after cycloneShanae Tong saw something sticking out of the grass and realised it wasn't just debris.21 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryWaimārama pāua ban extended for two years – againThe extension is aimed at giving pāua the 'best chance to recover'.05 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryGisborne council slaps Aratu Forests with fresh enforcement orderAratu Forests receives a second enforcement order application in five months.05 Dec 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBerry determined: Plan to regrow tonnes of strawberries in flood-hit Esk ValleyDonald lost 60,000 strawberry plants in Gabrielle. He has received help to grow again.25 Nov 05:00 PM
The Country'Would’ve given up months ago': The teacher who cycles over hilly paddocks every dayCyclone Gabrielle turned the Kererū Gorge road into a chasm.24 Nov 04:40 PM
The CountryCyclone stories of Gisborne farmers feature in Farmstrong bookRob and Marie Burke have first hand experience tackling disaster.18 Nov 12:22 AM
The CountryCyclone heroes celebrated at Hawke's Bay Forestry Awards'Forestry people opened roads, towed gear through flooded rivers.'17 Nov 11:33 PM
The CountryWatch: Increasingly loud highway bridge becoming 'unnerving' to cross, truckie saysNew decking is to blame for the 'increased noise'.02 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryPākōwhai Memorial Hall restored for $300k – only to find out it may have to moveThe cyclone-battered community hall may now have to make way for flood protection.22 Oct 02:56 AM
The CountryAratu Forests plans $500k debris nets after cyclone damage in Tairāwhiti'We have learnt much from the cyclones and are determined to keep improving,' CEO says.18 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'No safer than we were 18 months ago': Emergency reforms can't come soon enough for Hawke's BayWairoa Mayor Craig Little is calling for urgency from the Government in its overhaul.13 Oct 10:08 PM
The CountryScared kids push to slash speed limit past Gisborne school after cars clocked at 106km/hLives at risk: Speedsters clocked driving 106km/h past rural school.03 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'It starts with the land': Flood resilience priority for new catchment groupCommunity evening to share information and plan for stream catchment.03 Oct 04:58 AM
The CountryMillions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sitesAn award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.02 Oct 07:03 PM
The CountryThe $7m cost of an ancient pā site diverting a Cyclone-related road fixPrior to starting a $7m slip repair, another solution was found but it intruded on a pā.30 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'Kiwis helping other Kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community'It still puts a lump in your throat thinking about it.'10 Sep 06:05 PM
The CountryOrange juice shortage hitting nationwideStruggling to find your favourite chilled orange juice? You're not the only one.10 Sep 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLarge cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestryThe Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.02 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBremworth carpet maker to reinstate part of cyclone-hit Napier plant'We are at the moment hand-picking parts of the factory to reinstate.'30 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryGovernment offers an extra $4.55m for cyclone recovery in Hawke's BayMoney will provide expertise to speed up Wairoa, Pakowhai and Pōrangahau flood protection.20 Aug 10:34 PM
The Country'It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimismAfter Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.08 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWairoa mayor continues call for regional council apology over floodAs the cleanup continues, some residents face an uncertain future.22 Jul 06:50 PM
The Country'Large and complex': First Hastings district cyclone bridge fix doneA year and a half on from Cyclone Gabrielle, Chrystal Culvert in Tūtira is complete.22 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kgHe was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.19 Jul 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'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.18 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryWairoa victim of flood, now burglary: Meat, chainsaw, zero-alcohol beer stolen'They even took the zero alcohol beer!'17 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryForestry manager admits loss of public trust in industryThe parties are near agreement in Gisborne's Kanuka Forest case.11 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryTuriroa bull sale recharges WairoaNothing was going to stop the 80th annual sale.08 Jul 06:00 PM
The Country‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone GabrielleWhen the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.07 Jul 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fundAwatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.02 Jul 09:14 PM
The CountryA story of joy and hope: The pig, the cyclone and the refuge of a muddy mattressLucky the pig has grown into a big book star.29 Jun 06:00 AM
The Country'Killing our community': SH2 Napier to Wairoa road repairs far too slow, mayor saysA mayor is fed up with the repair work 'taking far too long' on the major highway.13 Jun 11:12 PM
The CountryWhy apples could be in short supplyNZ Apples and Pears said the exportable crop was 11 per cent lower than estimated.12 Jun 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThree Northland projects in line for new regional fundingAll three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.07 Jun 05:00 PM
