PremiumPremiumThe Country'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collideTough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.04 Jun 12:59 AM
The CountryCyclone 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.'03 Jun 11:37 PM
The CountryHawke’s Bay cyclone recovery: The slip that will cost $7m to fixProject highlights enormous cost of fixing region’s road network.23 May 06:26 PM
The CountryForestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high paymentsResidents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.20 May 05:00 PM
The CountryDrive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone GabrielleDisappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.18 May 10:00 PM
The CountrySlips and broken bridges continue to keep eastern Te Paki tracks closedNgāti Kuri is mulling over alternatives to the extensively damaged waterfront walkways.16 May 05:00 PM
The CountryQuick removal of slash can prevent Gisborne from being 'munted', residents saySubmitters to Gisborne District Council want slash removed as it builds up.15 May 05:00 PM
The CountrySilt impact: Cyclone-related damage to seabed could harm fish populationOne survey focused on the impact of cyclone-related silt on the marine environment.09 May 06:00 PM
The CountryGisborne group fights for bridge funding to save family farmsBridging Tairāwhiti, a Gisborne group, campaigns for bridge repairs post-Cyclone.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryApple and grape picking season wraps up in Hawke’s Bay - how growers faredApple and grape growing is a huge sector in Hawke's Bay still recovering post-cyclone.04 May 06:00 PM
The CountryGovernment told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roadsCouncil tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.02 May 05:00 PM
The CountryKaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to WaiouruThe wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.29 Apr 11:56 PM
The CountryBailey bridge makes a huge difference for East Coast communityA new Bailey bridge has gone up on the Makarika No 2 Bridge south of Ruatōrea.28 Apr 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryExports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.24 Apr 12:40 AM
The Country'Big deal for rural NZ': More than year after flood, country’s largest wool cleaning plant re-opens near NapierSeventy sparkies helped get the factory re-opened at the height of the rebuild.23 Apr 05:30 AM
The CountryCyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather eventsIt's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.22 Apr 09:00 PM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle dumps on Tai Rawhiti - now its the rubbishFly-tipping is skyrocketing in Gisborne, with 700 tonnes of rubbish dumped21 Apr 08:15 PM
The Country'Pretty useful genetics': Why one region is set for a deer hunting boon in coming yearsFarmed animals escaped during the cyclone and will have mated with the wild population.13 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryHelp a grower - buy some feijoasFeijoa growers struggling with lower prices this season.07 Apr 09:03 PM
The CountryCyclone emergency management staff resigned due to public ‘backlash’The Bush report calls for improved resourcing and training across emergency management.28 Mar 05:00 PM
The Country‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Residents doubt action will follow Cyclone Gabrielle reportIndependent review found Civil Defence did not plan for the "worst-case scenario".26 Mar 02:05 AM
The CountryCyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.25 Mar 01:47 AM
The Country'Huge worry': Cost of living threatens Kaimanawa horse adoptionsSo far only a handful of applications for horses have come through for the 2024 muster.21 Mar 08:22 PM
The Country'It was awesome': National open farm day a successAround 4100 New Zealanders visited 25 farms last Sunday.15 Mar 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Warning shot': Hawke’s Bay stopbanks have 'major inherent weaknesses', report findsA farmer was so concerned about stopbank failure, he paid $13k for an engineer's opinion.15 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryNew bridge plans at Puketapu revealed, Waikare bridge hopes still on iceA resource consent decision for the Waikare Gorge appears likely to be made in July.15 Mar 03:21 AM
The Country'It’s vital we factor this': Flood protection had no chance against Gabrielle - reportFurther work required to design appropriate flood mitigation.08 Mar 12:56 AM
The CountryKūmara prices expected to dropAt its scarcest, some kūmara prices topped out at $14/kg.03 Mar 09:54 PM
The Country30,000 cyclone-smashed apple bins fixed for growers, saving them $3mHawke’s Bay grows 70 per cent of NZ's apples and this year’s picking season has begun.29 Feb 07:37 PM
The CountryVegetables push through silt left behind by Cyclone GabriellePlant and Food Research is trying to work out how to 'use the silt to our advantage'.28 Feb 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTop gun: HB sharpshooter bags deer, gifts it to soldiers then joins armyA farmer turned sharp shooter can now knock the top off a bottle from 300 metres.26 Feb 12:01 AM
The Country'Tried everything to make it work': Eskdale brewery taps out after cycloneChris Barber and his wife did 'everything they could' to make things work.23 Feb 05:00 AM
The CountryEskdale residents still ‘fighting with insurance companies’ since cyclone damageFlood-affected residents are still battling insurance claims a year on22 Feb 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIn a pool of apples during Cyclone Gabrielle, a policeman pulled out his phoneDetective Steve Leonard's photo is now blown up on the wall at police headquarters.22 Feb 05:00 PM
