PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExpressway upgrade will need 600,000 tonnes of aggregate, but there's concerns it won't be local'The feeling in our sector is that there is a lot of gravel build-up in the rivers.'29 Aug 01:37 AM
New ZealandIwi win case objecting to new Hawke's Bay quarry - for nowThe quarry site is close to burial caves and the scene of an inter-hapu battle.28 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'He just lost his grip': Friend of Auckland Anniversary flooding victim describes rescue effort David Young, 58, was swept away during the Auckland Anniversary floods in January 2023.27 Aug 07:03 AM
PremiumNew ZealandClosing bar owner's warning - Napier needs something to happen, and quick26 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Relieved locals': Scenic Drive reopens after repair effort following Cyclone Gabrielle22 Aug 04:43 AM
New Zealand'A lifeline, a reconnection and a promise of resilience': New Moteo-Puketapu bridge opens22 Aug 01:45 AM
New ZealandDrone footage shows repaired sections of Scenic Drive ahead of reopeningWatch22 Aug 01:43 AM
New Zealand'Trusted faces': Push for Māori warden volunteers for future natural disasters15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: New rescue chopper pads on East Coast to enhance emergency capabilities15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't takenIrish worker Sean Clear was just three days away from his 25th birthday when he died.06 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa to transport landfill waste to Ōmarunui with remaining cyclone fundsWairoa to truck waste to Hawke’s Bay’s Ōmarunui landfill 01 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Your hearts need to be in it': Councillors share candid advice for candidatesJust five days remain to put your hand up for the council elections. 28 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBremworth to restore woollen yarn production in Napier and hire up to 40 peopleThe $6m investment is the most significant for the plant’s future since the cyclone.24 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandDate set for new Puketapu Bridge to open: 'It means so much to our community'Hawke's Bay community buzzing as date set for opening of Puketapu Bridge.21 Jul 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay silt removal leader offers advice to Tasman flood recoveryHawke’s Bay taskforce moved 2.5 million cubic metres of silt across 1100 properties.20 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandGabrielle destroyed Mel Gale’s food business. She has high hopes for her new oneMel Gale is ready for a new chapter as owner of Berry Tasty, two years on from Gabrielle.19 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: The unusual way an NZX-listed company found out its major shareholder was selling upAustralian fund manager ROC Partners is said to 'like the look' of the apple grower.17 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMore than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'Three companies which received Government loans have gone into liquidation.16 Jul 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coronial inquest into deaths in flooding will hurt - hopefully it will also help OPINION: 19 lives are thought to have been lost in the immediate and long-term aftermath.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreationOPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInsurers back using Takapuna golf course for flood preventionAuckland may convert half of Takapuna Golf Course into a flood catchment.04 Jul 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEnd of swimming pool weeds: Family's delight as cyclone-hit home gets green light42 Havelock North homes are out of limbo after two-and-a-half years.04 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Avalanche': Home owner of 30 years says his 300% insurance hike in five years is bad sign for NZ'I feel embarrassed – you have this sense of loyalty. But there is no loyalty.'03 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a mess': Auckland roadworks chaos to last another two yearsRoadworks on Paerata Rd in Pukekohe will now finish in February 2026.02 Jul 06:02 AM
New ZealandFrom the theatre to a line mechanic: Hastings woman aims to inspire women into electrical trade'They just treat me like "one of the guys" but still realise I have different strengths.'02 Jul 04:05 AM
New ZealandMetService concedes Cyclone Gabrielle red weather warning could've come soonerThe decision was influenced by Hawke’s Bay hydrologists, who opposed the warning.02 Jul 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Highly uncertain': MetService chief on Cyclone Gabrielle forecast challengesChris Noble explained MetService's warning process: outlooks, watches, and warnings.30 Jun 07:38 AM
New ZealandWeather warnings under scrutiny: Inquest into Auckland flood fatalitiesCoroner Erin Woolley will assess the timeliness of warnings and emergency responses.30 Jun 04:43 AM
New ZealandRebuild of bridge destroyed by cyclone comes in millions under budgetThe new crossing is higher and longer than the original.30 Jun 04:42 AM
New ZealandShe's moved 14 times since toxic flooding forced her out - now she has a place to call home'We can rest, heal, rebuild and dream again.'30 Jun 02:34 AM
OpinionOpinion: We are one bad rainstorm away from disasterSlash and sediment from logging are major issues in steep hill forestry.29 Jun 06:00 PM
