The CountryEsk River Bridge slow-down on SH2 for cracks to be repairedHawke's Bay's Esk River Bridge is 80 years old and it will take 3 weeks to repair it.15 Nov 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHastings rifle range closed after spot inspection: ‘Common sense doesn’t prevail’The cyclone damaged a rifle range, but there's no leniency from inspectors, manager says.13 Nov 12:41 AM
The CountryCoromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months earlyThe reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.12 Nov 11:58 PM
The Country'This is the tipping point': Fears businesses won’t survive another Brynderwyns closureNorthland leaders say the next Brynderwyn closure will be the final straw for some.10 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryWairoa flooding shows need for long-term mental health support after Cyclone GabrielleThe sound of rain now brings back terrifying memories for some Hawke’s Bay residents.09 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country‘It’s hard on those children:’ Hawke’s Bay pupils flooded out of classrooms for second timePrincipal: "We’ve been quite the refugee school."09 Nov 12:00 AM
OpinionPreparing for a challenging farming seasonOPINION: As El Nino makes itself felt, farm profitability is set for an eight-year low.05 Nov 08:00 PM
The Country'I haven’t heard them complain': The jobseekers who rebuilt Tararua's cyclone-smashed farm fencesThrough the tough winter months, this team kept showing up for the greater good.03 Nov 02:24 AM
The Country'We get put through hoop after hoop': The wait to return home in WhirinakiPotential resilience plans include a stopbank and the raising of State Highway 2.29 Oct 12:29 AM
The CountryPet Day tradition carries on strong for school community at cyclone-hit PatokaPatoka School students celebrated a return to normal life with their Pet Day on Thursday.26 Oct 03:12 AM
The Country'It was luck, really': The emergency resilience pods that aided Wairoa in hour of needTwenty one emergency resilience pods arrived in Wairoa just days before Cyclone Gabrielle.18 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryCyclone-hit growers hoping for fresh approaches from new MPsWith the region still recovering there's pressure on new MPs to get it right.17 Oct 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country1.2 million cubic metres to go: Plea for funding to remove cyclone silt in Hawke's BayMore than half of the silt dumped by the cyclone is still sitting, waiting to be cleared.16 Oct 09:15 PM
Horticulture‘Big surprise’: Kiwifruit grower heartened to see crops growing again after cyclone'If there is a spark of life, there is hope, and we will carry on.'16 Oct 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'All smiles': Pan Pac’s Napier plant reaches milestone in $280m cyclone recoveryChip mill restarted, 120ha forest purchased.13 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryDay the road gave way: Family’s fight for survival after quad bike plunges over bankA simple trip to Saturday-morning kids' football nearly cost Auckland family their lives.13 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: River crossing restores access to farms after seven monthsThe Glenbrooke Rd bridge was one of many wiped out by the cyclone in February.10 Oct 10:25 PM
The CountryRRT turns on a feast and fenceposts for CHB farmers'By the time we have finished the CHB event we will have handed out about 72,000 posts.'10 Oct 07:39 PM
The CountryWaikare Bailey bridge to close for repairsThe Bailey bridge between Wairoa and Napier will close for two nights for maintenance.10 Oct 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Hastings gets funding for community approach to emergenciesUp to 15 civil defence community hubs are to be established in the wake of the cyclone.09 Oct 07:11 PM
The CountryNew forestry rules long overdue but still welcome - Feds“It’s great to finally see some action that will make a difference for rural communities."05 Oct 12:48 AM
The CountryOtago turns on the treats for Pōrangahau pairAdopt-a-Community flies Central Hawke’s Bay couple to Alexandra Blossom Festival.04 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryNew changes to forestry regulations post Cyclone GabrielleRegulations have been tightened to reduce damage of downstream communities.03 Oct 04:13 AM
The CountryFlood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt fundingThe Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.27 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryHuge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato riversMassive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.24 Sep 09:52 PM
The CountryThe vines are in bud, the doors are open - Brookfields Winery is backThey are delighted to be back.22 Sep 12:01 AM
The CountryHealth monitoring as dust gets up Hawke’s Bay’s noseTe Whatu Ora is working to assess the public health risk from airborne silt.19 Sep 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom two to 182: Hawke’s Bay's pothole damage claims spikePothole damage compensation claims have jumped in Hawke's Bay over the past three years.19 Sep 02:07 AM
The CountryEsk Valley resident predicts worst is yet to comeEsk Valley is a dust bowl, as winds whip up debris left by Gabrielle.18 Sep 04:23 AM
The CountryHome by Christmas: The one wish of widow whose home was decimated in cycloneSylvia Bell one of an estimated 130 Wairoa residents unable to return home after cyclone.14 Sep 11:35 PM
The CountryIs stopbank planting problematic?OPINION: Based on the evidence of the cyclone, the council's plantings must be questioned.14 Sep 11:04 PM
The CountryYoung Hawke’s Bay woman swaps farmwear for frocks for Rural SupportGeorgia Denton is trading her gumboots for a gown to raise funds for country communities.14 Sep 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe beloved Kiwi vegetable that costs 234% more than a year agoWhat's driving high fruit & vegetable prices? Industry experts explain.13 Sep 05:20 AM
The CountryCheer amid despair: How $10.3m Lotto win brought joy to cyclone-ravaged WairoaA massive Lotto win gave Wairoa residents something to celebrate after a 'tough year'.08 Sep 10:06 PM
