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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGrowers still waiting on Government assistanceThe Government had promised an announcement for Hawke's Bay growers by early June.07 Jun 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInfrastructure Report: A billion-dollar plan to build resilienceDamage from the cyclone and floods has been estimated to cost up to $14.5b.06 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country$1b bill for Govt and councils to buy out cyclone-hit homesZoning maps will reveal what Hawke’s Bay communities could be deemed unliveable.01 Jun 12:00 AM
The Country'Confiscated': Hawke’s Bay flood victims fear they'll be forced off their land'All it does is throw up more questions - it feels like we're having land confiscated.'31 May 10:46 PM
The Country‘Outrageous’: $9m of cyclone business support in Hawke’s Bay not spentThe number of grants paid hadn't been finalised, but leftover money would be returned.30 May 11:53 PM
The CountrySurprise over decision not to fund flood prevention planThe Government hasn't backed plans to help fund 92 urgent flood protection projects.29 May 07:42 PM
The CountryThird time lucky: McAnulty on being latest Hawke’s Bay cyclone recovery ministerHawke's Bay has had three cyclone recovery ministers in as many months since Gabrielle.24 May 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOne hundred days in, still a long way to go for Tararua's recoveryA lot of work is going on behind the scenes.24 May 02:21 AM
OpinionFarming after a cyclone can’t be the same as it always wasOpinion: This is not a dictate of ideology - it’s a reflection of trade realities.23 May 11:18 PM
The CountryGovt investing 3.6m to stop land erosion and protect against extreme weatherRatepayers will be contributing more than $18 million to the ongoing work.22 May 05:00 PM
The CountrySheer grit in the gorgeAn exclusive tour of the SH1 repair works at Mangamuka reveals the extent of the damage.22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Uncharted territory': Why Cyclone Gabrielle will kill fruit trees for years to come“There’s not a lot of information about what to do - it's uncharted territory."22 May 03:46 AM
The Country'Rough night ahead': North Island braces for stormy 24 hoursThe worst of the tropically-charged storm will be felt after dark.18 May 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStorm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breathNorthland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Waiting and not knowing': Future still uncertain for fruit growersHorticultural sector unhappy at being excluded from Government relief package.17 May 12:30 AM
The Country'Potentially damaging': Latest subtropical storm to hit NZ, threats of floods and slipsThose in the north can expect potentially damaging winds and lots of rain.16 May 11:10 PM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle weather damage: Lessons from Cyclone Bola go unheededWhen Cyclone Bola devastated NZ, deforestation was blamed. But nothing has changed.16 May 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: Synlait, a2 Milk take another tumbleSynlait Milk fell to a new low.15 May 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country$10m for clean-up of woody debris good start but more needed: councilThe forestry industry could still be made to help cover costs of the clean-up.15 May 05:02 AM
The CountryGumboots for a good cause: Puketapu fundraiser spreads joy for flood-hit communityPunters donned their best wellies for a good cause.15 May 01:37 AM
The CountryCyclone recovery package: Councils, Opposition reactCyclone Gabrielle's devastation is still being felt across NZ - but now there is hope.14 May 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPM and ministers tour flood-hit Pan Pac; business could resume as early as AugustMinisters saw where the stopbank breached, causing widespread damage to the plant.14 May 11:41 PM
The CountryNgāti Porou say failure to act on forestry slash inquiry not an optionIwi leader Selwyn Parata wants action, not more kōrero.14 May 11:29 PM