The CountryPassing the buck: How All Blacks halfback raised funds for Hawke's BayBrad Weber's passes equated to Cyclone Gabrielle relief funds for his province.16 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountrySix months on from Gabrielle, life yet to return to normal for manyTwo families have spent a winter waiting for certainty after Gabrielle's devastation.15 Aug 12:42 AM
The CountrySix months to the day, Gabrielle struck: Honours, heroes and awardsThe Napier Civic Awards are this year specifically for volunteers in rescue and recovery.13 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryWhy is $7m of relief still to be allocated, six months after Gabrielle?The fund's total donations currently sit at $27 million.13 Aug 06:00 PM
The Country'Significant pockets of devastation': The East Coast six months on from GabrielleThe national state of emergency was declared six months ago today.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘You can’t just give up’: Life goes on slowly for Dartmoor growerStu Kilmister says orchards might look better, but the people are still recovering.11 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryWhitebait ban: Trust says priorities delayed rāhui decisionThe trust had been in talks over the ban since April.08 Aug 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNet loss: Double rāhui for Hawke's Bay whitebait ahead of season openingA whitebait ban is in place - and a stalwart is not happy with the timing.07 Aug 06:13 AM
The CountryHawke’s Bay councils finalise terms of cyclone recovery cost-sharing with Government"The impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle are diverse, far-reaching and complex."07 Aug 03:04 AM
The CountryBreakdown highlights Hawke's Bay road network issuesAuthorities calling for respect from motorists in bridge reopening.03 Aug 04:26 AM
The CountryResidents 'denied a voice' in cyclone recovery effortsCyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts have been criticised by the Human Rights Commission.03 Aug 01:15 AM
The CountryEmbankment to support SH25a had fill tipped into it in the 1960sRoad design of decades ago was not up to extreme weather in the current climate.02 Aug 09:13 PM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: $120m committed to Napier-Wairoa roadworksThe investment is in 'immediate works' stemming from cyclone damage.02 Aug 01:03 AM
The Country'A lot of talk, no action' East Coast residents demand forestry changeThe report warned the region had less than 10 years before felling caused land collapse.02 Aug 12:38 AM
The CountryRed Cross gives Northland organisations $300,000 for Cyclone Gabrielle reliefMore than $300,000 for Northland to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.31 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryNiwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winterAfter a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.28 Jul 12:31 AM
The CountryMillions available for Far North to recover from extreme weather eventsFar North residents can apply for Government funding for past and future weather events.19 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Wahooooooo!!!!!!!!' Eskdale School rejoices after Ministry of Education reverses rebuild changesEskdale School has been given the news that their original rebuild plan will go ahead.19 Jul 04:22 AM
The Country'Just want to support them': Almost 100km of fencing donated to Hawke’s Bay farmersA free event with plenty of giveaways is being staged in Hastings to help farmers.18 Jul 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOur forests and our future are entwinedOPINION: We are going to need more forests - both exotics and indigenous -as carbon sinks.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayorTairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.13 Jul 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThree years to resolve? Nats say demand on assessors dragging out cyclone insurance claimsJust 399 of 3075 claims have been settled, with National saying Australian help is needed.11 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryMost flood-affected Waipawa properties now Category 1Category 1 means property owners in these areas can now start to rebuild.10 Jul 04:06 AM
The CountryAmazing generosity from Dannevirke locals for Cyclone Gabrielle reliefA group from Dannevirke sends 200 meals to Napier every Thursday.06 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGovernment walks back suggestion of 7% interest on loans for cyclone-hit growersA Government official provided a meeting of growers with incorrect information.05 Jul 11:05 PM
The Country'Staggering' amount of waste given new life in cyclone recoverySilt and waste that covered Hawke's Bay will be recycled.04 Jul 08:07 PM
The CountryRegional council data reveals multi-billion-dollar cost of cyclone for Hawke's BayHawke's Bay Regional Council data shows the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle so far is over $5b.02 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGovernment's cyclone horticulture relief package relies on generosity of banksCyclone-hit growers fear the Government's loan scheme will put them further into debt.29 Jun 02:38 AM
The CountryGovt unveils inquiry into wild weather response; $240m to finance rebuildIt has also launched an inquiry into the response to the cyclones.28 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence response review could take until DecemberTerms of reference have been agreed for a review into the Bay's cyclone response.26 Jun 06:31 AM
The CountryHow Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next levelChief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.23 Jun 05:12 AM
The CountrySaturated Waikato catchments vulnerable heading into a wet winterThere are new challenges to predicting the impact of rainfall events on our catchments.13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe river 'hairpin' that sent 4.5m of water through and over homesDuncan McPhail's home of 40 years could be declared as unsafe to live. He has other ideas.12 Jun 07:30 AM
The CountryTruckload of trout could restore population after cycloneThe trout from Tūrangi travelled by truck with the aim of restocking Hawke's Bay rivers.09 Jun 03:01 AM
